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7.2 megapixel, 10x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, USB, Internal, Secure Digital, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMedia Card, 3 inch LCD More product info

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Based on 27 expert reviews, the average rating for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Black is 4.0/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

(10/7/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 272857 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 = Excellent.
Country: US 		96.0 / 100.0
Testwinner Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Black

(2/19/08)
Summary: 6 experts have reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Black, giving it an average score of 81 out of 100 and a total of 1 test win/editor's choice award... Read the full review
Country: UK 		81.0 / 100.0
Testwinner US Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Black

(2/19/08)
Summary: 6 experts have reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Black, giving it an average score of 81 out of 100 and a total of 1 test win/editor's choice award... Read the full review
Country: US 		81.0 / 100.0
TrustedReviews Title:

Panasonic Lumix TZ3

(2/12/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Better late than not at all, Cliff finally catches up with Panasonic's star super-zoom compact.
Country: UK 		9.0 / 10.0
Testseek US Title:

panasonic lumix dmc-tz3

(2/12/08)
Summary: 63 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 78 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US 		78.0 / 100.0
digitaltrends.com Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

(12/5/07)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: At this price it's a good choice for people who want to take a versatile digicam along on their travels.
Pros: ; Compact 7MP; 10x zoom; 3-inch LCD; optical image stabilization
Cons: ; No manual aperture or shutter adjustments; slow when using flash
Country: US 		7.5 / 10.0
I4U Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

(12/5/07)
Summary: 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... Read the full review
Country: US 		7.5
HowStuffWorks Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

(9/11/07)
Summary: The Panasonic DMC-TZ3 is an easy-to-use digital camera with a large zoom lens in a small camera body. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide.... Read the full review
Country: US 		3.0 / 5.0
Stuff.tv Title:

Panasonic DMC-TZ3

(8/23/07)
Summary: It shoots far and it shoots wide. Could the TZ3 be the ultimate pocket snapper or is Panasonic trying to cram too much in?... Read the full review
Verdict: 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
Country: UK 		4.0 / 5.0
digitalreviews Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Review

(7/1/07)
Summary: 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 7 megapixel, 10x zoom camera with image stabilization.Let’s have a look in this... Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
Steve's DigiCams Title:

Steve's DigiCams

(6/12/07)
Summary: Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
Computer Active Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 digital camera

(5/9/07)
Summary: Big zoom compact strives to provide the best of both worlds... Read the full review
Verdict: With such a large zoom providing fantasticflexibility and delivering colourful shots, there’s little to fault on the TZ3.
Pros: ; Compact and pocketable; Good value for money; 10x optical zoom
Country: UK 		5.0 / 5.0
Camera Labs Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Gordon Laing, May 2007

(5/1/07)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; 10x optical zoom with 28mm and OIS. * Large 3in screen. * Quick access to settings. * Excellent build quality.
Cons: ; Noise becomes a problem above 200 ISO. * Little or no manual control. * Relatively poor battery life. * Ultimate image quality beaten by some compacts.
Country: US 		N/A
PC Magazine Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

(4/23/07)
Summary: When looking for a superzoom, don't settle for less. Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TZ3 has a powerful zoom lens with a nice wide viewing angle, too. If you're still not convinced, the Lumix is stylishly compact, takes awesome pictures, and is affordable to boot. Read the full review
Pros: ; Nice 28mm wide-angle lens. Very compact. Big 3-inch LCD. Unique modes, like Intelligent ISO mode.
Cons: ; No true manual features. No RAW options. Can't change amount of flash.
Country: US 		4.0 / 5.0
digitalcamerareview.com Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera Full Review

(4/18/07)
Summary: Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
CNET.com Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3K (black)

(4/6/07)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Though it leaves out one fun, little shooting mode, the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way.
Pros: ; Wide, powerful lens with little distortion; quick performance.
Cons: ; No manual exposure controls; tiny buttons; no stop-motion movie mode.
Country: US 		7.0 / 10.0
CNET.com Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3S (silver)

(4/6/07)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Though it leaves out one fun, little shooting mode, the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way.
Pros: ; Wide, powerful lens with little distortion; quick performance.
Cons: ; No manual exposure controls; tiny buttons; no stop-motion movie mode.
Country: US 		7.0 / 10.0
Digital Photography Review Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

(4/4/07)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Excellent resolution, surprisingly sharp lens; Unusually versatile aspect ratio options; Very low distortion; Uniquely versatile compact with 28-280mm equiv. lens; Decent movie mode with 848 x 480 pixel 30fps wide screen option; New 'natural' and 'vivid' color options; Good shot-to-shot speed; Excellent on-screen menus and control
Cons: ; Mild vignetting at widest zoom setting / maximum aperture; NR smoothing/smearing of fine detail and texture even at ISO 100 (and fairly strong at ISO 200); Heavy noise reduction - make ISO 400+ usable only for small prints; Separate sharpness, saturation and contrast controls would have been nice!; No longer allows zooming during
Country: US 		Recommended
Cameras.co.uk Title:

Panasonic DMC TZ3 Review


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: "The Panasonic DMC TZ3 is a very good digital camera. It has a long zoom lens, images stabilisation and a wide angle lens. It is pretty straightforward and easy to use. One of the biggest selling points of the camera is its compact body size."
Pros: ; ¤ Ease of use - indoor photos - LCD display quality - compact size - widescreen movies
Country: UK 		82.0 / 100.0
Think Camera Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3: Review


Summary: Read the full review
Country: UK 		8.0 / 10.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 review


Summary: : A great improvement on its predecessor, with only minor image qualms spoiling the party... Read the full review
Verdict: Though it leaves out one fun little shooting mode, the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way
Pros: ; Wide, powerful lens with little distortion; quick performance
Cons: ; No manual exposure controls; tiny buttons; no stop-motion movie mode
Country: UK 		7.0 / 10.0
LetsGoDigital reviews Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ3 Review


Summary: For myself I must say that I enjoyed using the Panasonic Lumix TZ3 in practice. The improvements compared with its predecessor are obvious. The most striking feature being the 28mm wide angle of course. The compact size, the MEGA O.I.S. image stabilizer and the large optical range together form an ideal combination for this camera... Read the full review
Country: UK 		79.0 / 100.0
Megapixel.net Title:

Panasonic DMC-TZ3


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; 10X optical zoom.; Excellent stabilization system.; Large 3-inch monitor.; Good image quality with good light.; Simple to use.; Fast and responsive.
Cons: ; Compression a bit too strong at the highest image quality.; Sensitive to noise from 400 ISO and up.; Low power flash.
Country: UK 		8.8 / 10.0
What Digital Camera Title:

Panasonic TZ3


Summary: Panasonic's T Z 1 long-zoom compact gets a 7.2mp upgrade and a nice wide angle star...... Read the full review
Country: UK 		N/A
Digital Camera Resource Page Title:

DCRP Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Not much in the line of redeye; Above average battery life for its class; Great continuous shooting mode; Robust performance, especially in terms of focus speeds; Optical image stabilization; Optional underwater case; Enormous, high resolution 3-inch LCD display; easy to view outdoors; handy Power LCD and High Angle functions; AF-assist
Cons: ; Still too much noise reduction, which smears details once the ISO leaves 100; Tiny amount of built-in memory; Flimsy door over memory card/battery compartment; plastic tripod mount; Useless high sensitivity mode; No zoom in movie mode (only mentioning this because the TZ1 had it); No USB 2.0 High Speed support; Colors tend to be dull
Country: US 		N/A
NeoCamera Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3


Summary: 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 currently available. Particularly, there are very few compact digital cameras with lenses... Read the full review
Pros: ; Unique wide-angle ultra-zoom in compact body * Good image sharpness considering lens range * Accurate automatic white-balance * Quick focusing system * Fast and responsive * Unlimited shooting at 2 FPS * Excellent LCD visibility * Solid build quality * Very low distortion
Cons: ; High image noise starting at ISO 400 * Loss of details starting at ISO 200 * Occasional overexposure * Dull default color tone * Slight vignetting near wide-angle * Useless high-sensitivity modes * Poor tripod mount placement * Below average dynamic range
Country: US 		Good
tech2.com Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Excellent pics in brightly-lit conditions; Extensive scene modes; Good build quality; 10x optical zoom; Good image stabilization
Cons: ; Unsatisfactory results in low light; No manual modes
Country: US 		3.5 / 5.0
PopPhoto.com Title:

Camera Test: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3


Summary: 10x optically-stabilized zoom and great image quality makes this pocket rocket a real winner. Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A

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