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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 - Digital camera - compact - 10.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 12 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the sensor and design. The value for money and lens also get good comments. Some have doubts about the features, and the image stabilizer and image quality get mixed opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 - Digital camera - compact - 10.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 12 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 First Impressions Digital Camera Review

 

It's not often that we see a whole new video format being introduced on a digital camera, but that's what Panasonic has done with the Lumix DMC-ZS3; as well as being a well specified 10-megapixel still camera, it's the first digital camera to shoot...

We were impressed with our limited experience of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3; it packs a lot of features into a compact size. The standout feature is the new video mode, and this looks extremely promising. Although the video it shoots is not as high a...

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Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 digital camera

 

This camera's powerful zoom lens and features are great for casual shooters looking for versatility and oomph.

A zoom range like that isn't very useful if image stabilization doesn't come with it, and the Lumix DMC-ZS3 has top-notch optical stabilization. The camera is downright shake-proof, providing crystal-clear images even when I shook it around at full zoom

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Panasonic DMC-ZS3

 

Packs a lot of features into its small case, and has performance to match

Fairly accurate colors; Low noise at low ISOs; Some nice hardware

Soft images at max zoom

The Panasonic Lumix DMC—ZS3 provides a lot of performance for the price: we found that the 10-megapixel images it captured were generally very good, with plenty of detail and accurate color. The same was true of the video it captured, with the 720p...

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Review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

 

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 is larger than many other point-and-shoot cameras with a wide angle lens and the ability to shoot 720p video. It's being marketed as a "hybrid" camera. Panasonic is hoping that this camera will fill the requirements of both...

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 - Digital camera - compact - 10.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 12 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 - Digital camera - compact - 10.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 12 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 / TZ7

 

After a camping trip in December of 2009 with some friends I once again found myself regretting leaving my SLR at home. Although my Casio was nice and small, had lots of modes along with manual setting I was doing better with my iPhone than with it...

Leica lens ; 25-300 mm zoom ; Size ; iA mode ; Video has it's own button on the back

Only thing I have found is the dial can sometimes move off the mode setting when taking it out of my pocket or case

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 / TZ7

 

Best pocket superzoom camera for getting the picture that requires the long zoom. Also does very well with macro closeups. Videos are outstanding - clean and clear with little or no camera noise, excellent sound, and real stereo! Battery life is also...

Leica lens ; 25-300 mm zoom ; Excellent macros ; 10/12 mp multi-aspect sensor ; Separate video record button ; High quality stereo sound ; Made in Japan

25-300 mm zoom range should be 35-420 mm ; No separate metering for video recording ; No maximum ISO setting

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My omni present pocket camera

 

I've had my ZS3 for about 2 years now, and it has survived being always in my pants pocket with hardly a problem. The zoom got stuck on telephoto once, and I don't really know what I did, but it eventually returned to normal. This little camera is...

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