3" LCD - 10x Optical Zoom - 3328 x 1872 Image - 848 x 480 Video - PictBridge - MPN: DMCTZ3K See Product Details
Description
New! Lumix 7.2-Megapixel Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom, MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer & High Sensitivity Mode
Quick Glance
Memory Type: Secure Digital (SD) Card
LCD Screen Size: 3"
Camera Type: Compact Camera
Megapixels: 7.2 Megapixel
Image Stabilization: Optical
Lens Mount: Fixed
Optical Zoom: 10
Weight: 8.16
Summary
Product Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 7.2 Megapixel Compact Camera - Black
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Power Score: 4.3 | 30 Reviews
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CCD
Effective Megapixels: 7.2 Megapixel
Total Pixels: 8.5 Megapixel
Lens Features
Camera Type: Compact Camera
Lens Mount: Fixed
Optical Zoom: 10x
Digital Zoom: 4x
Max Aperture: 3.3 1/f
Focal Length: 0.18" to 1.81"
Storage
Memory Card Support: Secure Digital (SD) Card
Installed Memory: 12.7 MB
Other Features
LCD Screen Size: 3"
Image Stabilization: Optical
Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 848 x 480
Flash: Auto Flash
Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x DC Power In
Dimensions
Height: 4.20"
Width: 2.37"
Depth: 1.47"
Weight: 8.16 oz
Reference
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: AF Assist Lamp Backlight Compensation at simple mode Digital Zoom: Max. 60x combined with Extended Optical Zoom Sensitivity: Auto ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1250 ISO High Sensitivity Mode: 3200 Shutter Speed: 8-1/2000 sec Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60sec Extra Optical Zoom: 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 12x for 5 Megapixel, 15x for 3 Megapixel, 2 Megapixel, 1 Megapixel, 0.3 Megapixel 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 12.6x for 4.5 Megapixel, 15x for 2.5 Megapixel 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 13x for 3.5 Megapixel, 15x for 2 Megapixel
Camera Modes: Shooting Modes: Program AE Simple Normal picture Macro SCN1 SCN2 Intelligent ISO Scene Modes: Portrait Soft Skin Scenery Sports Night Portrait Night Scenery Self Portrait Food Party Candle Fireworks Starry Sky Beach Aerial photo Snow High Sensitivity Baby 1 & 2 Underwater Sunset Pet Color Modes: Standard Vivid Cool Warm Natural Black & White Sepia Continuous Shooting: Full-Resolution Image, 3 frames/sec or 2 frames/sec
Viewfinder Type: No
Product Series: TZ
Lens Construction: 11 Elements in 9 Groups
Maximum Image Resolution: 3328 x 1872
Maximum Frame Rate: 30 fps
Number of Batteries Support: 1
GPS: No
Longest Shutter Speed: 8 Second
Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/2000 Second
PictBridge: Yes
HD Movie Mode: No
Strengths: 28mm wide angle;10x optical zoom;compact size
Weakness: No zoom changing at video mode, a bit heavy
I brought this camera to a road trip during the thanksgiving holiday. It's a perfect camera for traveling. 10 x zoom helps a lot. It focus and zoom really fast. The battery life is awesome that I only charge twice during the one week road trip with more than 1500 photos taken.
Strengths: Size; incredible optical zoom for a compact camera, supported by optical image stabilization; intuitive user interface; sturdy metal case * Ability to take high-capacity SD (SDHC) car
Weakness: LCD screen seems to be too large for this small body; Relatively noisy CCD
To me, a perfect digital camera does not exist. It is all about the balance of picture quality and size. My experience is such that I would rather have a poor image taken taken at the right moment with a cell phone camera than carry a big camera with me at all times. This camera strikes the perfect balance for me: small enough to carry it on my belt, sturdy enough to take the abuse of daily wear...
Strengths: Well Build, Large 3" LCD screen, Good photo quality, good anti-shaking technology, wide angle 28mm
Weakness: no zoom function for video, no auto playback after shooting a photo.
Excellent camera, very well build. The 3" LCD really help to view pictures. Setting is simple. Photo quality is good. I used the camera for taking picture of my little baby boy. Speed performance is average, no match compared to my DSLR. Wide angle len is a plus to me too.
Strengths: 10x zoom, 28mm wide angle lens, high quality optics, large bright screen with high-angle mode, high resolution (848x480) widescreen movie mode, image stabilization, small, and lightweight
Weakness: Overeager noise reduction, images very noisy at ISO 400 and above, no zooming during movies, mediocre macro mode, no manual shutter control, proprietary battery
I have been extremely happy with this camera so far. My previous camera was also a mega-zoom with image stabilization (a Konica-Minolta DiMage Z3), but it was very bulky. However, this camera has the same image stabilization and wide zoom range, but is small enough to easily fit in my pocket. It also has a very good lens and doesn't exhibit the same color smearing that most compact cameras do...
Strengths: Excellent 10X lens. Optical image stablization.
Weakness: No zoom changing during video mode. Too much noise reduction resulting in losing details.
Overall a very good camera. It's great for taking outdoor pictures. For indoor pictures, it's not as good as the F31FD from Fujifilm, but passable. I use it in baseball games so I can take close up pictures. The image stablization works very well. The 10X zoom would be totally unusable without it.
Strengths: 10x zoom Leica lens, pocketable size, solid build
Weakness: Spotty results in low light, battery life could be better, slow USB connection, no optical viewfinder
I wanted a big zoom, and yet I wanted a camera that I would actually carry around and use -- and that means one that will slip into my pants pocket. The combination seemed unattainable until the Panasonic TZ1 & TZ3 came along. If you want a big zoom and have no problem with lugging a case around, I would suggest going with something like the Canon S3. But if you want something that's about half...
Strengths: 10X Optical Zoom, compact form factor, intuitive usage.
Weakness: No carrying case included.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3K camera is definitely worth the money for anyone who wants high quality in a small package. It is the only 10x optical zoom currently available on the market in a more compact model than Kodaks and other brands with comparable features. I have found it intuitive to use without cracking the manual --- the menus are easy to follow and it is simple to change and re-change...
Strengths: 10x optical zoom; 28mm wide angle; compact size; excellent image stabilization
Weakness: Lack of manual aperature and shutter controls; no raw output; slow USB connection
I love this camera. I wanted a powerful zoom in a compact size. No other camera offered anything close to this at this size and price. To get a comparable zoom in a camera with equal picture quality would have required spending more money and the size and weight of the camera would have been much greater. Even then, I did not find another camera (which does not mean they don't exist) with a 28MM...
Strengths: Wide Angle (28mm) and Zoom (10x)
Weakness: Image is soft
Great camera that very flexible and works in almost all situations. Below, I will touch on extra or best features: -Lens: It's best feature is the lens. It can cover both the wide angle (28mm) and zoom (10x). -Extended optical zoom: If you do not use the full resolution, then the optical zoom can extend beyond 10x. Note that this is not digital zoom; extended optical zoom has no loss of image...
THE GOOD: Wide, powerful lens with little distortion; quick performance. THE BAD: No manual exposure controls; tiny buttons; no stop-motion movie mode. THE BOTTOM LINE: Though it leaves out one fun, little shooting mode, the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way.
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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 and besides that equipped with a real wide angle and the MEGA O.I.S. image stabilizer. The Panasonic TZ3 is therefore a true all-round compact camera...
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With beauty from almost all angles, the most beautiful quality of the Panasonic TZ3 is the quality of its lens, and thus its images. We found the TZ3's controls to be a little less impressive, at least in terms of their look and feel; the good news is that they serve quite well, and the camera's menu and interface are easy to read and use in most lighting conditions. The Panasonic TZ3's optical...
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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 expensive, relatively compact packages. The best of the recent lot is the 7.2-megapixel Panasonic Lumix TZ3, which couples a 28mm wide-angle lens with...
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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 genuine 10x optical zoom lens complete with image stabilisation and a 28mm equivalent wide angle. The lack of manual control can be annoying for enthusiasts, and the performance...
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While it wasn't perfect, I liked the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 enough to buy it for a family member. The new DMC-TZ3 doesn't really improve on that camera's weak spots -- namely overaggressive noise reduction and a lack of manual controls -- but it does add a really nice 28 - 280 mm lens and a big and beautiful 3-inch display. Yes, it has it's flaws, but it's a fun-to-use camera that offers a lot...
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is a 10x ultra-zoom, 28-280mm compact digital camera that can fit inside a pocket. Other standout features of the TZ3 include a large 3 inch LCD screen, 7.2 megapixel sensor, new Intelligent ISO shooting mode to help prevent motion blur and Extra Optical Zoom to extend the zoom up to 15x. Find out now if the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is worth considering by reading the...
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Great camera for size and features
Strengths: 10x zoom!!!!, wide angle lens, enough features and scene selection to work with almost any situations, 3" LCD beautiful body, strongly built
Weakness: Slightly large, barrel can get lengthy at telescopic end, battery life only decent
This camera is amazing. First off, the body is perfect. The silver and black are in all the right places and makes this camera look beautiful. Next, the LCD is massive and makes taking pictures very easy. It doesn't have a viewfinder, but I never used one on a digital so I can't say I miss one. This picture quality is great as well. Though there aren't full manual controls, the scene selections...
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