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Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 7.2 megapixel camera is the successor to Panasonic's DMC-FZ7, which had a 12X optical zoom, but lacked a wide-angle view lens. However, Panasonic has fixed this issue with its latest model, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3.

Pros: Wide-Angle Lens, Compact, 3-Inch LCD, "Intelligent ISO Mode"

Cons: No manual features for experienced photographers

Review summary: Big zoom compact strives to provide the best of both worlds

Pros: 10x optical zoom ; Compact and pocketable ; Good value for money

Cons: Styling a tad underwhelming

Verdict: Last year Panasonic amazed us by shoehorning a 10x zoom into its TZ1 pocket camera; 12 months on and the latest attempt, the TZ3, maintains this impressive range and its predecessor's price but ups resolution from five to 7.2 megapixels.

Review summary: 10x zoom in a small 7MP camera. Asking for trouble? If it weren't for the Lumix name it sounds like a recipe for mediocracy.One of my favourite cameras is the Lumix FZ20 which is quite a bit bigger with similar specs. So is the LUMIX DMC-TZ3 the best ...

Review summary: Panasonic's TZ1 long-zoom compact gets a 7.2MP upgrade and a nice wideangle start

Pros: 28mm wide-angle zoom, 16:9 panoramic shooting, Operating speed

Cons: Aggressive noise reduction

Verdict: With a sensible resolution and sensor size combined with a useful wide zoom, the TZ3 ticks a lot of the right boxes. Our only niggle is the slightly aggressive image processing, but other than that it's a cracker.

Verdict: It's hard to find cameras to compare the Lumix TZ3 against because it simply represents a unique proposition on the market. After all, while there's plenty of super-zooms with stabilisation, none can squeeze into a trouser or coat pocket like the TZ3.