Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

I bought this camera as a replacement for our "family" camera we have used my wife's old 35mm Cannon for taking holiday snaps and felt it was a good time to replace it with a digital. "We" wanted a camera with a good optical zoom, "I" wanted a camera to take good panoramic shots (I have a Sony W900i and use the feature frequently). There are not many digital cameras on the market that offer a high optical zoom and wide angle, most were either only ...
...a bit too big for us. The TZ3 was smack bang in the middle it gave a good X10 zoom (if I want more I'll switch to an SLR with lenses) and though not small enough to fit in my jeans pocket it fits fine in a coat or my wife's bag. The TZ3 offers many different shoot modes these are selected via a dial on top of the camera and allow you to quickly switch between them. While I prefer to play around with the settings my other half just likes to point ...

harry1511 07.02.2008 · Read full review
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...the Canon A710 and the Panasonic TZ3. Basically I went all out and read tens of reviews of both and I can say I could tell anyone all the features of both by heart. Well here are a few differences and why I chose the Panasonic over the Canon. The first and most obvious difference is the zoom. The Panasonic boasts a nice 10x optical zoom whilst the Canon only has a 6x. Now this may not be a deterrant for some people, but I wanted a superzoom and that's ...
...when I realized that the Panasonic had a Leica lens...well I have to say I almost drooled!!! Next comes the body. I have to black version of the TZ3 and boy it looks and fells good! The Canon looks more professional maybe but not half as good. The build quality of the Panasonic is also impressive. It is mostly made out of stainless steel which makes it feel very sturdy albeit a bit on the heavy side. The big screen at the back looks great (and has ...

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The TZ3 is a giant step forward in compact digital cameras, It has a fantastic optical zoom lens. At wide angle you can stand very close to your subject and get everything into the picture. At the other end of the zoom you can increase magnification 10 times and it has built in image stabilization to avoid shaky pictures. You can get even further magnification using simple settings from the menu displayed on the massive 3" LCD screen which is also ...
...would expect, it also has added features above others. It has an alternative aspect ratio of 16:9 which means that your pictures are 'panoramic' and can be viewed beautifully on a wide screen. It also has an innovative adjustable display which allows you to lift the camera over a crowd and still see the display clearly. The removable Lithium battery easily lasts for days before re-charging . The number of photos held on your SD card will depend on ...

stampcoverman 04.07.2007 · Read full review
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recently bought this camera and took it on holiday with me. This is my third digital camera, and I couldn't have been mored pleased. It's 10X zoom covers every situation you might need which is practical. I waited until this model came out because of the higher defenition of 7 megapixels. This camera hasn't got any manual controls like aperture or shutter priority however there are more than enough modes available to use such as: 'Warm' setting, ...
...'Auto-Bracket exposure', which lets you get a perfectly exposed picture when you might only get the one chance. 'Sunset' mode which gave some really punchy sunsets. 'Motion Picture', for some quite pleasing small movies. The LCD screen is excellent and allows you to look at your photos in high quality. It was very easy to delete rubbish pictures, and you can protect ones you don't want to accidently erase. It also picks up very fine details. The ...

griff09 30.06.2007 · Read full review
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Bought this camera as we were going on a Mediterranean cruise. I wanted a compact camera with wide angle lens for using on the ship but also needed a good telephoto lens as well. I already own a Nikon D80 with 2 lenses covering 18-300mm but didn't want the hassle of carrying it around on a relaxing holiday. This wee beauty covers 28-280mm, there is no constant changing of lenses and the LCD screen can be easily seen even in bright sunlight so the ...
...able to use the camera to read the names of other ships when I did not have binoculars with me! It always amazes me that so few compact digitals come with a wide angle lens and only 2 or 3 combine a wide angle with a long zoom. This camera is great for shooting sunrise and sunset photos using the warm mode and there is a vivid mode for shooting bright colours. I also found the travel mode useful. You just set the start date of your holiday and the ...

stiffy249 02.12.2007 · Read full review
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I was looking for a camera that would take good pictures without too much intervention from me. Its what I got!!! I just point and click and great pictures every time. The 10x zoom lense is fantastic, I am able to close up pictures from far away. However the best feature has to be the image stabalization. I normally have very shaky hands and not one picture I have taken with this camera is blurred, that includes the pictures taken of moving objects. ...

ali8086 09.11.2007 · Read full review
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...point and shoot cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 has it's limitations, but in my opinion that is a good selling point. As a professional photographer I sometimes need the simplicity of a P&S to help capture a moment without over complicating it with loads of hi-tec equipment. The DCM-TZ3 is one of the easiest cameras I have ever used and the image quality is easily good enough for anything the home user would need and more. I took one of these ...
...money from those picures already. The 7.2 megapixel sensor means you can print up to poster size photos with good definition and the X10 zoom lens is remarkable for a camera that can still fit in your pocket. The dials are dead easy to use and it also has video with sound. Yes it's a little heavy, but this is due to a good build quality and lots of glass to achive a X10 zoom lens. A huge 3" screen on the back is both a positive and a negative feature ...

stevieray 08.09.2007 (11.01.2009) · Read full review
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...been very good but the Panasonic is a step above. Not many cameras for this price range offer 10x Optical Zoom & 7.2 Megapixels unless you go for an SLR. I got this camera for £150 off Amazon about 4 months ago and am very happy with the purchase. One major benefit is the LCD screen on the back which is massive. There are countless functions with this camera including 2 favourite picture settings. This allows you to save default picture settings ...

MattUtd 22.07.2008 · Read full review
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i bought this camara for my husband , i cannot belive how easy it is to use you get excellent clear pictures.Fabulous camera! This is my second digital camera but the first one I really researched on the web first before i bought it . the features that I liked were the wide angle lens, the image stabiliser, intelligent ISO and the 10 x optical zoom. I wasn't disappointed. The intelligent ISO is great for taking point and shoot pictures indoors without ...
...my brother in law playing in his band at gigs they came out vibrant they give you a feel of the event . Another feature I like is the ability to change the view screen display so you can hold the camera above your head and see the screen clearly from an angle. The camera has weight, looks and feels good and packs a lot of features for a pocket size compact. . the battery and memory card come out very easy . . ...

lynn4966 17.07.2008 · Read full review
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Although this is a "compact" camera, measuring 105mm wide, 60mm high and 38mm deep, it has a viewable LCD screen which is 60mm long and 45mm high, which therefore covers most of the back of the camera. When switched on, in non-playback mode, the depth increases to a minimum of 55mm, and, on full zoom, to 70mm. The controls are easy to use, and the built-in lens cover saves you forgetting to replace it. There are six different still photograph settings ...
...simple, normal, intelligent, macro, and two preset selectable "scene" settings. I find the macro mode setting very useful, being able to focus down to about 50mm, as, on my previous camera, it had to be set before each picture. The scene modes offer a choice of 21 exposure and shutter speed combinations, including portrait, sports, pets, candle-light, party, fireworks, and night pictures. Setup is simple, as you would want to keep most of the ...

richard1506 21.05.2008 · Read full review
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having sold digital cameras for over 2 years i have never come accross such a keenly priced, compact unit. You have the reassurance that it comes with a rechargable battery unit which lasts over 400 pictures between charges and the peace of mind that it is solid enough to withstand a shock or drop, perfect for travelling. The lens is made by leica, giving a choise of picture ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9) coupled with the 10x optical zoom gives the best ...
...also very easy to use, with a simple mode for beginners or a more advanced mode with manual shutter speed adjust for the more competent. consider also that the screen is 2.5" wide and you have the perfect viewing screen to review your pictures. The camera also has an auto stability feature avoiding the dreaded camera shake, often the key reason for blurry pictures when a zoom is used. I recently used this camera at live earth and took pictures of ...

fogdonkey 10.07.2007 · Read full review
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...camera, evaluate the TZ3. Panasonic are one of the only manufacturers to take advantage of the sensor size to lens distance ratio effect, whereby decreasing the MP (effectively decreasing the sensor size), increases the optical zoom. Reducing the TZ2 from 7.2MP to 5MP increases the zoom to almost 12x. The dual view feature of the 3" screen enables the user to preview any two images side-by-side, making deletion comparison far more intuitive. Or ...
...the whole image with a frame representing which portion of the image is being depicted above. These last two features should make any prospective buyer choose the TZ3 over the TZ2 which is 6MP with a 2.5" screen, so doesn't support dual view and can't drop to 5MP. The next resolution down is an unattractive 3MP. The only down side, is the lack of optical viewfinder, but I have tested this camera in direct, bright sunlight and apart from the colours ...

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I have owned the DMC-TZ3 for about 6 months and it has been a joy to use in a wide range of environements and conditions. For skiing, I was able to capture clear, crisp pictures in bright sunshine and overcast conditions. The big screen worked well even in strong sunlight. The telephoto lens is excellent for getting up close at sporting events and the quick start up time means you don't miss a thing. I can't find any downsides and I would highly recommend this camera. ...

uskgolfer 18.06.2008
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I made a jump to this Camera from a 2 megapixel Kodak which I have had for quite a few years now, and frankly I have been extremely impressed from the beginning. 7.2 mega pixels provides plenty of sharpness to images, 10 x zoom lets you get right into the shot you want to take and the use of the camera is extrremely straight forward with comprehensive, easy to follow menus. It is ready for use within seconds of switching on and my recent holiday ...
...absolutely loads of different picture settings to allow for almost any situation from your standard day and night landscape and portrait settings to sunset shots and even a special setting for snapping fireworks!! Something I have been particularly impressed with was the quality of the video footage. You can record videos of extremely high quality for as long as your memory card allows - this makes for an absolutely cracking functionality as the ...

aamgra 18.09.2007 · Read full review
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good ... very good camera... I bought this camera last month and it is realy good ... very good relation between price and capabilities .. i am very satifield with this camera indeed ... also, panasonic digital cameras are excelent basicaly ... this is the third model that i have ... all previous was also briliant ...

krstor 21.09.2007
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