Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Expert Reviews

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Energy efficiency, Sensor, Control panel, Interface

Video, Memory, Shutter, Focus

Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 88/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 ($350) is the follow-up to the popular TZ1, a camera that I enjoyed so much, that I bought one as a gift for my dad. That camera offered a big 10X zoom, optical image stabilization, super fast performance, and decent photo ...

10X, 28 - 280 mm lens in a relatively compact body ; lens has remarkably little barrel distortion ; 28 mm wide-angle available at all three aspect ratios ; Good photo quality, even better with a few tweaks ; Optical image stabilization ; Enormous, ...

Still too much noise reduction, which smears details once the ISO leaves 100 ; Colors tend to be dull straight out of the camera (use vivid mode if you agree) ; some overexposure issues ; Needs more manual controls ; Useless high sensitivity mode ; No ...

Oh, and one more thing before we go on. The TZ3 has a much higher resolution CCD than its effective pixel count would let you believe (8.5 total MP, 7.2 effective MP). This lets you shoot at 28 mm, regardless of what the aspect ratio is. Contrast this ...

At this price it's a good choice for people who want to take a versatile digicam along on their travels..

Compact 7MP ; 10x zoom ; 3-inch LCD ; optical image stabilization

No manual aperture or shutter adjustments ; slow when using flash

The 7.2 Megapixel Lumix DMC-TZ3 is the latest entry to Panasonic's popular TZ family, and features a 7.2-megapixel CCD imager, 28mm wide view LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens, Intelligent Image Stabilization, with the industry's most advanced countermeasures ...

The DMC-TZ3 also includes the Panasonic Venus Engine III, their most advanced image-processing engine to date. The engine helps to improve noise reduction and can record at a sensitivity setting as high as ISO 1250 with full resolution. With its multi ...

Weighing in at half a pound with a Leica 28mm wide angle 10x zoom lens, the TZ3 packs a serious punch. But do the images stand up to the beefy stats?

Great photos in most conditions, SD memory, fantastic lens and zoom

Battery charger is inconvenient, extremely heavy

Panasonic launched the TZ3 in January 2007 as the follow-up camera to the tiny ultra-zoom TZ1. The Lumix TZ3 has since become Panasonic's top-selling camera, according to company representatives. Equipped with a 10x optically stabilized lens, this ...

Panasonic launched the TZ3 in January 2007 as the follow-up camera to the tiny ultra-zoom TZ1. The Lumix TZ3 has since become Panasonic's top-selling camera, according to company representatives.  Equipped with a 10x optically stabilized lens, this ...

The Panasonic TZ3 is an excellent performer with its impressive optics, accurate color reproduction, easy handling, and reasonable price

The Panasonic Lumix TZ3 is the sophomore version to last year's ultra-zoom compact TZ1. Tailored for the world traveler to the soccer mom, the TZ3 is targeted for movers and shakers who want the convenience of a point-and-shoot but the zoom ...

10x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization ; Nice LCD size and resolution ; Three aspect ratios ; Wide video shooting ; Plenty of scene modes including a Baby mode

Tiny buttons on the back of the camera ; Harsh Flash ; Weight of a half a pound versus lighter point-and-shoots ; Limited manual controls

Likes - 10x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization - Nice LCD size and resolution - Three aspect ratios - Wide video shooting - Plenty of scene ...

With beauty from almost all angles, the most beautiful quality of the Panasonic TZ3 is the quality of its lens, and thus its images. We found the TZ3's controls to be a little less impressive, at least in terms of their look and feel; the good news is ...

10x optical zoom with true 28mm wide angle, Almost distortion-free lens, Compact body for zoom range, Optical image stabilization, Sturdy build, Big, high resolution 3-inch LCD, Easy to Use, Simple mode for handing the camera off to the less ...

Anti-noise processing muddles detail, especially in reds, High contrast in harsh outdoor images, Somewhat subdued color compared to other cameras in this class, Limited low-light abilities, Flash coverage is uneven at wide angle, and insufficient at ...

The worthy successor to the Panasonic DMC-TZ1, the 7.2 megapixel DMC-TZ3, offers many of the TZ1's benefits including a 10x Leica-branded optical zoom lens and Panasonic's signature Optical Image Stabilization (MEGA O.I.S.). But the TZ3's 10x optical ...