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Review summary: 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 ...

Pros: 10x optical zoom with true 28mm wide angle, Almost distortion-free lens, Compact body for zoom range, Optical image stabilization, Sturdy build, Big, high resolution 3-inch LCD, Easy to Use, Simple mode for handing the camera off to the less ...

Cons: Anti-noise processing muddles detail, especially in reds, High contrast in harsh outdoor images, Somewhat subdued color compared to other cameras in this class, Limited low-light abilities, Flash coverage is uneven at wide angle, and insufficient at ...

Verdict: The worthy successor to the Panasonic DMC-TZ1, the 7.2 megapixel DMC-TZ3, offers many of the TZ1's benefits including a 10x Leica-branded optical zoom lens and Panasonic's signature Optical Image Stabilization (MEGA O.I.S.). But the TZ3's 10x optical ...

Review 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 ...

Verdict: The Travel Zoom series has culminated now with the TZ3 in a 7 megapixel, 10x zoom camera with image stabilization

Review summary: With this fantastic wide-angle camera, you no longer need a digital SLR to capture beautiful photos.

Pros: • Rugged but stylish • Fast performance • Sturdy handle • Long warranty • Large, sun-proof display

Cons: • Heavy AC adapter with three-prong AC plug

Award: EISA Award!

Review summary: The Panasonic DMC-TZ3 is a very compact camera with a sharp 28-280mm (35mm equivalent) zoom lens. As the 28mm wide angle and 10x zoom range cover every popular focal length, this is a great camera for travelling and for holidays. The AF system is fast ...

Pros: Ease of use - indoor photos - LCD display quality - compact size - widescreen movies

Cons: Small internal memory

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.