expertreviews.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:21
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10x zoom isnt new; fitting it in your pocket is. The 10x zoom lens bumps up the price, but it brings a new versatility to compact shooting. Part of panasonics Travel Zoom range, the TZ3 is a point-and-shoot camera thats not much bigger than other...
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macworld.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:22
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This electronics giant has produced some increasingly well-received cameras over the past two years, so anticipation is high for its new 7.2-megapixel Lumix model. Its whopping 10x zoom with lens optics courtesy of Leica starts wider than rivals at 28...
High-quality build, wide and creatively flexible zoom range, reliable performance...
Chunky conventional design, weightier than others here Min specs: Mac OS X...
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Cameras.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:22
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The Panasonic DMC TZ3 is a super zoom digital camera. Where the DMC TZ3 differs from other super zoom cameras is that it is aimed at someone who is looking for a more straightforward, point and shoot digital camera than an advanced camera. This camera...
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EISA.eu Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:22
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The Panasonic DMC-TZ3 is a very compact camera with a sharp 28-280mm (35mm equivalent) zoom lens. As the 28mm wide angle and 10x zoom range cover every popular focal length, this is a great camera for travelling and for holidays. The AF system is fast...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:23
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The TZ1 made a strong impression with its compactness and at the same time a 10x zoom. Panasonic arrived at this result by using a prism to fit the zoom extension in the camera body. Because it was difficult to mass produce, this technique was replaced...
10x stabilized zoom, Good noise control up to 400 ISO, Big high quality LCD screen, Simple use, Wide angle in three formats; 16/9, 3/2 et 4/3...
No manual adjustment, Significant smoothing out of details beyond 400 ISO, No zoom in video mode...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated: 2011-11-08 17:01:19
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Battery life is the only downside to this excellent compact camera.
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Panasonic has released two updates to last years DMC-TZ1 model, which we reviewed in June 2006: the 6-megapixel DMC-TZ2 and the 7.2-megapixel DMC-TZ3 (which is reviewed here). Both have the same 10x optical zoom lens, which covers a focal length range...
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The image stabilisation technologies combined with the large zoom and above average image quality make the TZ3 a great compact camera, particularly for travelers.
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gadgetguy.com.au Updated: 2011-11-08 17:01:25
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Exceptional feature list helps aim this camera at discriminating photographers.
Compact, easy to hold. Long zoom, big pictures.
Upper price level. No optical viewfinder.
Exceptional feature list helps aim this camera at discriminating photographers.
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Last years TZ1 was something rarer than a steak tartare at a vegan convention - a compact camera with a detail plucking 10x optical zoom lens which could still just about call itself pocket-sized.With its successor, Panasonics gone one better and com...
Unique wide angle and super zoom, fairly compact...
Detail sapping noise reduction, lacklustre colours...
A multi-talented, versatile compact with great zoom and handy wide-angle talents. Picture quality isn’t top notch, but otherwise the TZ3 is a top alternative to a bridge camera...
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Back in March last year I reviewed the then-new Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ2 . It was one of a pair of models being promoted by Panasonic as the ideal travel cameras, tough and versatile with 28-280mm-equivalent 10x zoom lenses. The TZ2 is a six-megapixel mode...
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The TZ3 is a bit of an odd duck. Though it boasts an excellent 10x optical zoom, its still a few features short of being an actual superzoom – a category in which Panasonic has a strong foothold. Going by the overall looks and build of the TZ3...
10x optical zoom, Good build quality, Good image stabilization, Excellent pics in brightly-lit conditions, Extensive scene modes...
Unsatisfactory results in low light, No manual modes...
The TZ3 is a bit of an odd duck. Though it boasts an excellent 10x optical zoom, its still a few features short of being an actual superzoom – a category in which Panasonic has a strong foothold. Going by the overall looks and build of the TZ3...
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I’m all for mega zoom cameras. With zooms ranging from 10x up to 18x these cameras offer tremendous shooting options for shutterbugs. Want to bring your subject close? The telephoto does it for you. And since they’re much lighter than any...
Compact 10x zoom, Optical image stabilization, Nice, large LCD screen...
Pokey performance, Noisy at 400 ISO and beyond...
The 7MP Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 goes for around $260 USD (silver), a bit more in different colors. At this price it’s a good choice for people who want to take a versatile digicam along on their travels. The 28mm lens is great for landscapes and...
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thinkcamera.com Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:21
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Product Details We clicked with:Big, bright LCDExcellent lens, with genuinely wide modeRich feature set... in placesMega OIS works wellRemarkably low noise Shots in the dark:Shots in the darkNo manual modeHeavy noise-reductionPower on switch easy to u...
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infosyncworld.com Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:21
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We loved the images we got with the TZ3, but we imagine that a couple factors, namely its bulk and weight, would prevent us from taking it everywhere. We loved the video mode, especially the high resolution, and also loved the variety of aspect ratios...
Great photos in most conditions, SD memory, fantastic lens and zoom...
Battery charger is inconvenient, extremely heavy...
We loved the images we got with the TZ3, but we imagine that a couple factors, namely its bulk and weight, would prevent us from taking it everywhere. We loved the video mode, especially the high resolution, and also loved the variety of aspect rati...
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letsgodigital.org Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:21
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is already the third camera on line in the Traveler Zoom series. And one must admit that Panasonic made it an ideal combination. Sufficiently compact for carrying with you at all times, equipped with a large optical range an...
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Howstuffworks.com Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:21
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At first glance, you might notice the shortcomings of Panasonics Lumix DMC-TZ3. It is thin at about 1.5 inches, but its not ultra-thin and it wont fit in every pocket. It offers a high resolution, but it lags behind some others. Its image quality is...
Wide-angle and long zoom capabilities in one lens, easy to use model, IS feature works well, LCD is large and bright...
No viewfinder beyond LCD, low-light photos can be noisy, no manual-control features, extremely large prints can be soft...
At first glance, you might notice the shortcomings of Panasonics Lumix DMC-TZ3. It is thin at about 1.5 inches, but its not ultra-thin and it wont fit in every pocket. It offers a high resolution, but it lags behind some others. Its image quality i...
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Last years TZ1 was something rarer than a steak tartare at a vegan convention - a compact camera with a detail plucking 10x optical zoom lens which could still just about call itself pocket-sized.With its successor, Panasonics gone one better and com...
Unique wide angle and super zoom, fairly compact...
Detail sapping noise reduction, lacklustre colours...
A multi-talented, versatile compact with great zoom and handy wide-angle talents. Picture quality isn’t top notch, but otherwise the TZ3 is a top alternative to a bridge camera...
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Panasonic’s new 7.2-megapixel Lumix DMC-TZ3 point-and-shoot digital camera is heavy on the features with a large 3-inch LCD display and a 10x Leica DC Vario-Elmar optical zoom lens with MEGA O.I.S. image stabilization. The 10x optical zoom lens puts...
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digitalcamerainfo.com Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:22
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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 capabili...
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...
As the follow-up camera to the TZ1, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 offers many improvements. Panasonic added an Intelligent ISO Control system, Clipboard function, wider focal length and higher ISO sensitivity. The Panasonic TZ3 fills a niche market of tr...
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Everyone reasons that bigger is better. Except when it comes to digital cameras. And possibly pants. But how to shoehorn a large zoom into a small chassis without compromising on either style or performance...
Solid performance, good quality build, extended zoom range, fair price given the level of specification on offer...
Rather uninspiring design, bulkier and weightier than more slimline compacts...
The TZ3 is not only 'one of its kind' when it comes to digital compacts - it also stands alone as the most successful marriage to date of a long focal range and relatively compact dimensions. It feels capable of standing up to a couple of years of us...
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DigitalReviews.net Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:22
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Owning a Panasonic Lumix FZ20 has made me enthusiastic about the quality of cameras that Panasonic makes.Today we’re having a first look at a smaller sibling in the Lumix range, the DMC-TZ3.The Travel Zoom series has culminated now with the TZ3 in a...
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Laptopmag.com Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:22
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To take a great landscape photo of a sprawling mountain range or an island sunset, you used to need a bulky digital SLR with a pricey wide-angle lens. Now, however, several point-and-shoot cameras offer the beauty of wide-angle photography in less expe...
Versatile wide-angle lens, Extremely fast and responsive, Optical image stabilizer decreases camera shake, Gorgeous LCD...
Large and heavy for a point-and-shoot, Tiny buttons are hard to operate...
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tipa.com Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:22
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Awarded by TIPA Association.
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techreviewsource.com Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:22
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 7.2 megapixel camera is the successor to Panasonic's DMC-FZ7, which had a 12X optical zoom, but lacked a wide-angle view lens. However, Panasonic has fixed this issue with its latest model, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3...
WideAngle Lens, Compact, 3Inch LCD, "Intelligent ISO Mode", Cons, No manual features for experienced photographers, Save & Share Article, Digg, Google, del.icio.us, Yahoo!, Reddit...
No manual features for experienced photographers...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:22
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Big zoom compact strives to provide the best of both worlds...
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is a 7.2 Megapixel compact which houses a huge 10x optical zoom with image stabilisation. Announced in January 2007, the TZ3 is the successor to last year’s 5 Megapixel Lumix TZ1, which also sported a 10x optical zoom. An...
10x optical zoom with 28mm and OIS, Large 3in screen, Quick access to settings, Excellent build quality.
Noise becomes a problem above 200 ISO, Little or no manual control, Relatively poor battery life, Ultimate image quality beaten by some compacts.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 verdict The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is without a doubt one of the most flexible compact cameras on the market today – and one which has few if any rivals. It may not be the slimmest compact out there, but manages to pack in a...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:22
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Scoring an impressive 88% last June, the Panasonic TZ1 combined compact camera style with an impressive zoom range. But how well will its successor – the TZ3 – fill its shoes? FEATURES It’s fair to say that the Panasonic TZ3 appears...
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PC Magazines previous Editors Choice budget superzoom was the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7, which has a 12X optical zoom lens and, at less than $400, is still a good buy. One thing that camera lacked, however, was a true wide-angle view. Im glad to say...
Nice 28mm wide-angle lens. Very compact. Big 3-inch LCD. Unique modes, like Intelligent ISO mode.
No true manual features. No RAW options. Cant change amount of flash.
When looking for a superzoom, dont settle for less. Panasonics Lumix DMC-TZ3 has a powerful zoom lens with a nice wide viewing angle, too. If youre still not convinced, the Lumix is stylishly compact, takes awesome pictures, and is affordable to boo...
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The 7.2 megapixel, is the successor to the TZ1. Improvements from its predecessor include a bump in resolution, a new imaging processor, the Venus Engine III processor, and Intelligent ISO control. These new features get added to the image stabil...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is a welcome improvement from its predecessor, the TZ1. The 10x optical zoom lens provides excellent performance in a compact 7.2 megapixel digital camera. The 3 inch LCD provides a nice big screen for previewing and revie...
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Neocamera.com Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:23
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This compact digital camera has no direct competitors thanks to its unique wide-angle 10X optical zoom in a compact 1.5" thick body. Although it only operates in point-and-shoot mode, its unique lens makes it one of the most versatile compact cameras...
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dcresource.com Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:23
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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...
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Panasonic - the company that is more than any other responsible for the renaissance and continuing success of the big zoom bridge camera - launched the original Travel Zoom TZ1 back in February 2006. The formula - a big zoom on a small camera - is...
Uniquely versatile compact with 28-280mm equiv. lens, Excellent resolution, surprisingly sharp lens, Unusually versatile aspect ratio options, High quality construction for the price, Little (if any) color fringing, Very low distortion, Good shot-to-shot...
Heavy noise reduction - make ISO 400+ usable only for small prints, NR smoothing/smearing of fine detail and texture even at ISO 100 (and fairly strong at ISO 200), Mild vignetting at widest zoom setting / maximum aperture, No manual control of shutter sp...
I really liked the TZ1 - as a concept and as a camera to use - and I would have been able to give it a much more wholehearted recommendation had the image quality issues and shutter lag not let it down so badly. The TZ3 is a camera I wanted to like ev...
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Megapixel.net Updated: 2011-09-23 10:11:23
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The DMC-TZ3 is entirely metal clad, and can be had in a black, night blue or silver finish. Whatever the colour, the finishing is excellent.
Good image quality with good light, 10X optical zoom, Excellent stabilization system, Large 3inch monitor, Simple to use, Fast and responsive...
Compression a bit too strong at the highest image quality, Sensitive to noise from 400 ISO and up, Low power flash...
The new Panasonic DMC-TZ3 shares its body design with the DMC-TZ2. Of the two, this is the higher resolution model, offering a 7.2-megapixel resolution and a 3-inch LCD monitor, while the DMC-TZ2 has a 6-megapixel resolution and a 2.5-inch monitor. Th...
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The new Panasonic DMC-TZ3 camera is a significant update of last years popular TZ1 model. The most significant change has been made to the Leica lens. It still offers 10x focal length in a compact body, but instead of starting at 35mm, the Panasonic...
One year on from the original DMC-TZ1, and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is still a very distinctive camera in an even more crowded market-place, thanks to its combination of a 10x ultra-zoom lens and relatively compact dimensions. Using such a small ca...
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The 7.2 Megapixel Lumix DMC-TZ3 is the latest entry to Panasonics popular TZ family, and features a 7.2-megapixel CCD imager, 28mm wide view LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens, Intelligent Image Stabilization, with the industrys most advanced countermeasures...
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This electronics giant has produced some increasingly well-received cameras over the past two years, so anticipation is high for its new 7.2-megapixel Lumix model. Its whopping 10x zoom with lens optics courtesy of Leica starts wider than rivals at 28...
High-quality build, wide and creatively flexible zoom range, reliable performance...
Chunky conventional design, weightier than others here Min specs: Mac OS X...
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The Panasonic DMC TZ3 is a super zoom digital camera. Where the DMC TZ3 differs from other super zoom cameras is that it is aimed at someone who is looking for a more straightforward, point and shoot digital camera than an advanced camera. This camera...
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The Panasonic DMC TZ3 is a super zoom digital camera inside a much more compact body then you will normally find with this type of camera. On top of this the DMC TZ3 also sports a wide angle lens. A wide angle lens comes in useful for landscape style...
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The TZ1 made a strong impression with its compactness and at the same time a 10x zoom. Panasonic arrived at this result by using a prism to fit the zoom extension in the camera body. Because it was difficult to mass produce, this technique was replaced...
10x stabilized zoom, Good noise control up to 400 ISO, Big high quality LCD screen, Simple use, Wide angle in three formats; 16/9, 3/2 et 4/3...
No manual adjustment, Significant smoothing out of details beyond 400 ISO, No zoom in video mode...
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Battery life is the only downside to this excellent compact camera.
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Panasonic has released two updates to last years DMC-TZ1 model, which we reviewed in June 2006: the 6-megapixel DMC-TZ2 and the 7.2-megapixel DMC-TZ3 (which is reviewed here). Both have the same 10x optical zoom lens, which covers a focal length range...
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The image stabilisation technologies combined with the large zoom and above average image quality make the TZ3 a great compact camera, particularly for travelers.
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Last years TZ1 was something rarer than a steak tartare at a vegan convention - a compact camera with a detail plucking 10x optical zoom lens which could still just about call itself pocket-sized.With its successor, Panasonics gone one better and com...
Unique wide angle and super zoom, fairly compact...
Detail sapping noise reduction, lacklustre colours...
A multi-talented, versatile compact with great zoom and handy wide-angle talents. Picture quality isn’t top notch, but otherwise the TZ3 is a top alternative to a bridge camera...
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Back in March last year I reviewed the then-new Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ2 . It was one of a pair of models being promoted by Panasonic as the ideal travel cameras, tough and versatile with 28-280mm-equivalent 10x zoom lenses. The TZ2 is a six-megapixel mode...
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I’m all for mega zoom cameras. With zooms ranging from 10x up to 18x these cameras offer tremendous shooting options for shutterbugs. Want to bring your subject close? The telephoto does it for you. And since they’re much lighter than any...
Compact 10x zoom, Optical image stabilization, Nice, large LCD screen...
Pokey performance, Noisy at 400 ISO and beyond...
The 7MP Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 goes for around $260 USD (silver), a bit more in different colors. At this price it’s a good choice for people who want to take a versatile digicam along on their travels. The 28mm lens is great for landscapes and...
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Product Details We clicked with:Big, bright LCDExcellent lens, with genuinely wide modeRich feature set... in placesMega OIS works wellRemarkably low noise Shots in the dark:Shots in the darkNo manual modeHeavy noise-reductionPower on switch easy to u...
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We loved the images we got with the TZ3, but we imagine that a couple factors, namely its bulk and weight, would prevent us from taking it everywhere. We loved the video mode, especially the high resolution, and also loved the variety of aspect ratios...
Great photos in most conditions, SD memory, fantastic lens and zoom...
Battery charger is inconvenient, extremely heavy...
We loved the images we got with the TZ3, but we imagine that a couple factors, namely its bulk and weight, would prevent us from taking it everywhere. We loved the video mode, especially the high resolution, and also loved the variety of aspect ratio...
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is already the third camera on line in the Traveler Zoom series. And one must admit that Panasonic made it an ideal combination. Sufficiently compact for carrying with you at all times, equipped with a large optical range an...
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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 capabili...
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...
As the follow-up camera to the TZ1, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 offers many improvements. Panasonic added an Intelligent ISO Control system, Clipboard function, wider focal length and higher ISO sensitivity. The Panasonic TZ3 fills a niche market of tr...
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 7.2 megapixel camera is the successor to Panasonic's DMC-FZ7, which had a 12X optical zoom, but lacked a wide-angle view lens. However, Panasonic has fixed this issue with its latest model, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3...
WideAngle Lens, Compact, 3Inch LCD, "Intelligent ISO Mode", Cons, No manual features for experienced photographers, Save & Share Article, Digg, Google, del.icio.us, Yahoo!, Reddit...
No manual features for experienced photographers...
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is a 7.2 Megapixel compact which houses a huge 10x optical zoom with image stabilisation. Announced in January 2007, the TZ3 is the successor to last year’s 5 Megapixel Lumix TZ1, which also sported a 10x optical zoom. An...
10x optical zoom with 28mm and OIS, Large 3in screen, Quick access to settings, Excellent build quality.
Noise becomes a problem above 200 ISO, Little or no manual control, Relatively poor battery life, Ultimate image quality beaten by some compacts.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 verdict The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is without a doubt one of the most flexible compact cameras on the market today – and one which has few if any rivals. It may not be the slimmest compact out there, but manages to pack in a...
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Scoring an impressive 88% last June, the Panasonic TZ1 combined compact camera style with an impressive zoom range. But how well will its successor – the TZ3 – fill its shoes? FEATURES It’s fair to say that the Panasonic TZ3 appears...
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PC Magazines previous Editors Choice budget superzoom was the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7, which has a 12X optical zoom lens and, at less than $400, is still a good buy. One thing that camera lacked, however, was a true wide-angle view. Im glad to say...
Nice 28mm wide-angle lens. Very compact. Big 3-inch LCD. Unique modes, like Intelligent ISO mode.
No true manual features. No RAW options. Cant change amount of flash.
When looking for a superzoom, dont settle for less. Panasonics Lumix DMC-TZ3 has a powerful zoom lens with a nice wide viewing angle, too. If youre still not convinced, the Lumix is stylishly compact, takes awesome pictures, and is affordable to boo...
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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...
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Panasonic - the company that is more than any other responsible for the renaissance and continuing success of the big zoom bridge camera - launched the original Travel Zoom TZ1 back in February 2006. The formula - a big zoom on a small camera - is...
Uniquely versatile compact with 28-280mm equiv. lens, Excellent resolution, surprisingly sharp lens, Unusually versatile aspect ratio options, High quality construction for the price, Little (if any) color fringing, Very low distortion, Good shot-to-shot...
Heavy noise reduction - make ISO 400+ usable only for small prints, NR smoothing/smearing of fine detail and texture even at ISO 100 (and fairly strong at ISO 200), Mild vignetting at widest zoom setting / maximum aperture, No manual control of shutter sp...
I really liked the TZ1 - as a concept and as a camera to use - and I would have been able to give it a much more wholehearted recommendation had the image quality issues and shutter lag not let it down so badly. The TZ3 is a camera I wanted to like ev...
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The new Panasonic DMC-TZ3 camera is a significant update of last years popular TZ1 model. The most significant change has been made to the Leica lens. It still offers 10x focal length in a compact body, but instead of starting at 35mm, the Panasonic...
One year on from the original DMC-TZ1, and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is still a very distinctive camera in an even more crowded market-place, thanks to its combination of a 10x ultra-zoom lens and relatively compact dimensions. Using such a small ca...
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