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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Reviews

Digital camera - compact - 10.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 12 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC - silver More product details

$276.95

Long and wide-angle zoom lens in a compact body ; 720p movies ; lens can zoom during movie capture (cnet.com)

Long and wide-angle zoom lens in a compact body ; 720p movies ; lens can zoom during movie capture (cnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

We have collected and analyzed 14 expert reviews and 316 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users rate it 83/100. The average review date is September 7, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 556317 reviews from other Digital Compact Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 92/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.

alaSCORE 92

920100

330 reviews

November, 2009

78 / 100

14 Experts

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83 / 100

316 Users

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Expert Reviews (14)

US

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 (silver)

By (cnet.com)

Long and wide-angle zoom lens in a compact body ; 720p movies ; lens can zoom during movie capture

Very few manual controls

As long as you don't want much in the way of manual features, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 is a very nice camera that can handle a variety of shooting situations.

Photos: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Like its predecessor, the Lumix DMC-TZ5...

Rating

75100

Partner Source
cnet.com
US

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

By (electronicsme.com)

If you are in the market for a “super zoom” digital camera that features 720p video recording (in addition to high-quality stills), then the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 may be right for you. The downside to owning this camera is that it is slightly ...

10.1-megapixels, 12x optical zoom, 25mm/300mm focal, Intelligent Auto (iA) Mode, Venus Engine HD— supports AVCHD Lite format for 720p (60fps) video

Top-grade cameras are starting to become main stream with consumers, and...

Rating

80100

Partner Source
electronicsme.com
US

Panasonic DMC-ZS3

By Richard Baguley (digitalcamerainfo.com)

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 packs a lot of features into its small case: 10-megapixel resolution, a 12x zoom and high definition video. And we found that it has the performance to match, with sharp, colorful images and video.

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 ...

Rating

92100

digitalcamerainfo.com

User Reviews (316)

US

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3K Black Digital Camera

By (pcworld.com)

I have had several digitals going back to '98, so I have had quite a wide ranging experience that covers one Casio, two Sony, two Olympus and now the Lumix. I can't think of anything that Panasonic left out in this camera. Can't wait to learn all the feat...

Everything; 25mm WA, 12x Zoom, Vivid Color, and a Leica lens

None so far

US

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3K Black Digital Camera

By llangsto (pcworld.com)

I just got this camera and bought a spare battery. Because it wasn't a Panasonic battery the camera won't read it - it displays a message that says "this battery will not work in this camera". The battery package says that it works with the DMC-Zs3 camera...

If it didn't need a battery, I might like it

Proprietary battery

US

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3K Black Digital Camera

By (pcworld.com)

I have a Cannon 35mm SLR film camera. I also have the 40D Cannon. I have a Sony cybershot 8.1 MP. The Lumix is the best of the lot, if portability,light weight and quality pictures is your priority. My ideal travel cameras is the 40D and the Panasonic DMC...

Gives 35mm SLR like-quality, without all the bulk.Great monitor viewing! What you see is what you get

The battery is the weak link in the system. I wish you could turn the screen off, and still have a viewfinder

Manufacturer's Description

The ZS3 records HD motion images at a smooth 60 frames per second with 1280x720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) format via AVCHD Lite, which stores less data than other formats and thus lets you shoot more minutes of HD motion images before running out of memory. The ZS3 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct transmission of digital picture and sound signals. Just connect the camera to an HDTV using a single HDMI mini cable (purchased separately), and it's...

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