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I bought this camera for my sister. She wanted a camera for several months, read lots of reviews online and decided to go with Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3-K. I had an opportunity to try several cameras out during couple last weeks and got to say that I really think this one was a good choice. It has excellent zoom, lots of modes and settings that seem to do their job, great rubber-like body so you can shoot pics even using one hand. It uses SD or SDHC cards for image storage. Features I liked: * affordable price * 10X optical zoom * image stabilizer * SD or SDHC cards for storage * lots of modes and settings that simply work * good picture and video quality * simple to use * rubber-like body * doesn't require any drivers (at least on win XP) Features I disliked: * poor screen quality * SD card not included * a little heavy * uses non-standard battery (you can't get an extra one like this in every store)Read full review
Panasonic Lumix TZ3 is a small and versatile digital camera. It's very easy to use, the automatic functions are great for beginners and it's long optical zoom (10x) is fantastic. If you are looking for a cheap all-around camera and powerful zoom - TZ3 is your choice. Since it's 2010, TZ3 is a little out-dated in the means of that it's a model from 2007. Don't get me wrong - the camera is great but there just might be better models at the moment. So if you are looking for a new camera for an upcoming vacation or a camera which you can use in the next 3-4 years, you should definitely look for a current model from Canon/Nikon/Fujifilm/Panasonic. I'm still using my TZ3 and it's great. The battery lasts almost all day, the pics turn out quite good even in a full-automatic mode. The preset modes (Scenes) are great. You can get a 8, 15, 30 or even 60 seconds exposure by using different camera modes. Only disadvantage - no zoom during video recording. You will have to stop the movie - zoom - and then start filming. But it's not that annoying. Big sensor (most cams are 1/2.5 inch, TZ3 is 1/2.3 - which is very good along with it's 7 megapixels), large zoom, lightweight, great modes, great battery, and if you take the TZ3-A model you'll have that great sort-of-metallic blue colour from Panasonic. :)Read full review
what originally attracted me to the camera was the amazing zoom capabilities, and it was the only high zoom camera that didn't look like a baby SLR, which i find to be overly bulky for myself who has small hands.. anyway, i do like the large lcd screen also, as i have never even bothered to use the viewfinder in my old canon camera. the zoom is amazing and image stabilization really makes this camera shine. now for the cons, i'd have to say my least favorite feature about this camera is that the flash is way too bright, especially for macro shots. everything gets washed out and there is no control over flash brightness. also the placement of the dial on top rather than on the side is rather annoying to me. the camera also does not have good audio recording quality when i make videos. on a typical youtube video, i have to have the youtube player volume all the way up, as well as my ibook g4 laptop volume in order to hear everything. they could have made the mic a bit more sensitive, or adjusted the recording volume.Read full review
Panasonic is one of the pioneers of the large optical zoom lens in a small camera form package. The TZ "Travel Zoom" series from the TZ1 to the latest TZ7, now changed to the ZS series all have one thing in common, an excellent range lens, from a nice 28mm wide angle to a 280mm telephoto with the 10x optical zoom. When purchasing any camera, the larger the optical zoom the better. This is "real" zooming power without sacrificing picture resolution or quality. Digital zoom only magnifies what you've already achieved optically, so your picture quality will suffer. The TZ3 offers acceptable resolution with its 7.2 megapixel sensor. In fact, the camera boasts a higher resolution, but reserves it when shooting at a 16x9 format. The camera gives you true 7.2 resolution in this wide angle format by providing the 8 megapixel sensor. That said the TZ3 is small enough to carry in a jacket pocket, yet boasts the power to capture those faraway shots you want to zoom in on. This series, like most, also offer motion cancelling ability. The camera will negate your handheld motion so that photos taken at lower light conditions without the use of a flash will be crystal clear, or the next thing to it. Most people can take a 1/30" photo and get good clarity. This feature allows you to be confident of sharpness at this and slightly lower speeds. This function works well and has 2 modes, one with continuous adjustment (eats more battery life) and the other brings motion to a standstill as you depress the exposure button. The camera offers a wide range of builtin "scenes" to get the best exposure possible. Up to 21 different scenes to chose from. You also have a programmable exposure that gives you a small amount of manual control over your exposure. The flash is about average, somewhat listless after 10 - 15 feet away. Red eye reduction flash does an average job of avoiding the "zombie" eye look. The video capability is impressive with full 30 frame per second capture. This will provide a smooth video rendition without the "choppy" look to your movie. The only downfall with the TZ3 is the lack of zooming ability while filming. You have to set your zoom level before recording. Later versions of the TZ series, and I believe the TZ1 have the feature allowing zooming while filming. As with any camera your photo/video capacity is limited by your recording media size. I used an SDHC (secure digital high capacity)8gb card that gives you a tremendous amount of recording power. Of course you'll want to research the difference in the 3 speed options of the SDHC configuration. Battery on the camera is a pesky Panasonic proprietary battery that means you can't substitute a common AA cell when on vacation. These batteries can be supplemented with aftermarket batteries with higher mHr rating for more photos per charge. The Panasonic batteries will give you about 250 - 300 photos each. All in all this is a handy camera that is perfect for situations requiring both photos and video recording. The color rendition is fairly true, but may benefit by adjusting the exposure from the "Standard" setting to "Vivid" depending on your personal preference. With new models out, this particular model is an excellent bargain. Enjoy!Read full review
I bought several cameras Panasonic TZ3 for my family. She is fantastic. Zoon is powerful; Leica lens with a 28mm - 280mm, which produces wonderful images. All very easy to use, even by children. It has the important feature of the image stabilizer, which reduces the risk of photos train. For its price and its size could not want more resources, and therefore I have nothing to complain.
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