Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3S 7.2MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3S 7.2MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
The DMC-TZ3 has been given a more luxurious touch with its stylish design and metallic, stainless steel exterior. The DMC-TZ3 features a 28mm wide-angle 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens (equivalent to a 28mm-280mm zoom on a 35mm film camera) in an ultra-compact body. With the high-power 10x optical zoom, you can get clear and beautiful shots even when you can’t get close to your subject. The 28mm wide-angle lens lets you easily capture large groups of people indoor or expansive architectural structures and scenes. The 10x optical zoom lets you easily capture and magnify distant subjects. 3.0-inch Polycrystalline TFT LCD (230 K Pixels) Field of View - 100% Power LCD Mode, High Angle Mode ISO Sensitivity - Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1250 (High Sensitivity Mode - 3200) Li-ion Battery Life (3.7 V, 1,000 mAh) - 270 pictures Shutter Speed - 8 - 1/2000 seconds Starry Sky Mode - 15, 30 & 60 seconds Wide Aperture - F3.3 / F8.0 (2 steps) Tele Aperture - F4.9 / F11 (2 steps) Self-Timer - 2 & 10 seconds Scene Mode - Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2, Underwater, Sunset and Pet Dimensions - Width 4.20 x Height 2.37 x Depth 1.47 inch (105.0 x 59.2 x 36.7 mm) Weight - 257 grams with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.57 pounds)
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Solid, but with significant drawbacks in quality
I bought this when my Fuji F700 hit the pavement - too bad, that was a better camera. This one is solidly built, great screen, good features, but has three big drawbacks: it consistenly overexposes (I’ve manually set it to a darker exposure), the contrast and color depth seems mediocre, and it’s bad in even moderately low light conditions - always uses a flash indoors even when it seems pretty bright, and you get a big overexposure on your subject when that happens.
5 Stars I love this camera!
This camera’s 10x zoom is totally amazing! This camera cannot be beat and it’s easy to use!
5 Stars Panasonic Lumix….10x optical zoom
Best camera for price! Small, fits in pocket or purse. Takes great pictures and has good zoom qualities. Reccomend for anyone who wants an automatic camera!
3 Stars Consistent
Would like to give it 3.5.
Cons: sensor size
That alone kills all the good stuff both Pana and Leica put together.
An indoors-no-flash shot at ISO 400: the noise becomes visible in the Bridge.
Pros: everything else.
Convenient, consistent outdoors in a good light setting.
A comment on the longer end of the zoom: be realistic and refrain from shooting without a tripod. No image stabilizer can compensate a shacking 500 mm tele.
Thank you for your time!
5 Stars A Great Camera for Technophobes and Experienced Digital Photographers Alike
This is the first digital camera I have ever owned. I must admit that I was scared to go digital but I knew I had to. I was going on a trip to Africa and I needed to get a camera for the trip. My husband was instrumental in picking this one out and all I can say is that I LOVE IT.
It is easy to use, a marvel for someone like me who is so afraid of high-tech. It has many different settings but it also has an automatic setting if you don’t want to get into the small stuff. I ended up getting into the small stuff because I like the camera so much and was inspired to take better photos.
In Africa, the 10x magnification was marvelous. The other folks on my safari with their little digitals envied me. I was able to take close-up photos of lions, zebras, elephants, etc. even when they were some distance away. From my photos it looks like I’m standing right near the lions. You can bet your bottom bibby baby that I am a long ways away. My camera just makes everything look close if I want it to. The distance shots are just as good. All are clear. I didn’t even have a tripod and there is nary a fuzzy photo.
I have always enjoyed portraiture and this camera did not let me down in this area either. I have some beautiful portraits that are of show quality.
I’ve never had a better camera and I recommend this one without reservation both for the newby to digital and the more experienced who want a small and versatile camera.
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