Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3


Lumix DMC-ZS3
Lumix DMC-TZ7
3648 x 2736

12x optical zoom

3.0" lcd viewer

SD, SDHC, MMC

Li-ion battery

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 review summary


camera date	Feb 09
pixels / class	12.7M	compact digital camera

overall rating		16 reviews
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 specifications

lens / zoom	25mm - 300mm (12x) (21.4x @ 3MP or less) (dig. 4x)
focus / macro	auto / 50cm / 3cm
metering mode	intelligent multiple; center weighted, spot
aperture	auto / F3.3 - F6.3 (W) / F4.9 - F6.3 (T)
white balance	auto, 5 presets, adjustable
shutter	auto / 60s - 1/2000s
exposure	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
flash / mode	internal - 5 modes / 0.6m - 5.3m (@ iso auto)
viewfinder	lcd screen
iso ratings	80, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 1600 (1600 - 6400 in high sensitivity mode)
image size	3648x2736, 3072x2304, 2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480 / [3:2] 3776x2520, 3168x2112, 2656x1768, 2112x1408, 2048x1360 / [16:9] 3968x2232, 3328x1872, 2784x1568, 2208x1248, 1920x1080
image format	jpeg (exif 2.21)
image compr.	fine, standard
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 10s, 2s
video options	Qt m-jpeg, with audio - 1280x720, 848x480, 640x480, 320x240 (30fps)
audio options	wav, stereo
connectivity	usb 2 HS; A/V (PAL/NTSC)
storage	40MB internal; SD, SDHC, MMC (still images only)
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 links







Reviews for novices and shutterbugs
21Oct09	Panasonic DMC-ZS3 review at DigitalCameraInfo
24Jun09	Panasonic DMC-TZ7 review at PhotoReview
04Jun09	Panasonic DMC-TZ7 review at digitalkamera (de)
31May09	Panasonic DMC-TZ7 review at Zone-Numérique (fr)
18May09	Panasonic DMC-TZ7 review at Quesabesde (es)
11May09	Panasonic DMC-ZS3 review at Steves-digicams
28Apr09	Panasonic DMC-ZS3 review at DigitalCameraReview
21Apr09	Panasonic DMC-ZS3 review at Imaging-resource
05Apr09	Panasonic DMC-TZ7 review at dkamera (de)
01Apr09	Panasonic DMC-TZ7 review at DCResource
22Mar09	Panasonic DMC-TZ7 review at TrustedReviews
17Mar09	Panasonic DMC-TZ7/ZS3 review at CameraLabs


Introductions, previews and other reviews
15Oct09	Panasonic DMC-ZS3 review at Dpinterface
18May09	The Canon G10 or Panasonic Lumix ZS3 at dop
14May09	Compact superzoom camera goup test at dpreview
28Apr09	Fuji F200EXR, Panasonic ZS3, and Canon SX200

News, guides, hints & tips
23Apr09	Panasonic DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3 firmware update
30Jan09	Panasonic DMC-ZS3 / DMC-TZ7 press summary

Forum discussions
	dpreview.com Panasonic Talk Forum
	steves-digicams.com Panasonic Forum
	Who can help me with this camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 / Lumix DMC-TZ7 announcement clippings

The DMC-ZS3 (DMC-TZ7 in Europe) is a powerhouse performer with enormous versatility. It features a new LEICA DC VARIOELMAR lens with 10.1-megapixel resolution. Compared with previous models, it extends the power of the optical zoom from 10x to 12x and expands the wide-angle lens from 28mm to an ultra-wide 25mm while reducing both size and weight of the body, giving it the range for virtually all shooting situations.
The camera is the world's first digital camera that records motion image in AVCHD Lite. The AVCHD Lite realizes long time recording of high-definition motion image. The well-considered operational command ayout including an independent movie recording button makes the camera a true hybrid -- a single model that performs admirably as both camera and camcorder while achieving smooth, easy operation in both modes.