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Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 puts a lot of lens into a small package -- 10x optical zoom, plus optical image stabilisation, as well as a 76mm LCD display, make it a serious superzoom for under £250. It also boasts excellent performance, although it has ...

Pros: Wide, powerful lens with little distortion ; quick performance

Cons: No manual exposure controls ; tiny buttons ; no stop-motion movie mode

Verdict: Though it leaves out one fun little shooting mode, the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: 's previous Editors' Choice budget superzoom was the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7, which has a 12X optical zoom lens and, at less than $400, is still a good buy. One thing that camera lacked, however, was a true wide-angle view. I'm glad to say that the ...

Pros: Nice 28mm wide-angle lens. Very compact. Big 3-inch LCD. Unique modes, like Intelligent ISO mode.

Cons: No true manual features. No RAW options. Can't change amount of flash.

Verdict: When looking for a superzoom, don't settle for less. Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ7 has a powerful zoom lens with a nice wide viewing angle, too. If you're still not convinced, the Lumix is stylishly compact, takes awesome pictures, and is affordable to ...

Review summary: The 7.2 megapixel, 10x optical zoom, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is the successor to the TZ1.

Pros: Nice image stabilization ; Quick performance ; Three inch LCD is nice and large

Cons: Slightly heavy camera ; It can be easy to block the flash with your finger

Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is a welcome improvement from its predecessor, the TZ1.  The 10x optical zoom lens provides excellent performance in a compact 7.2 megapixel digital camera.  The 3 inch LCD provides a nice big screen for previewing and ...

Review summary: Though it leaves out one fun, little shooting mode, the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way.

Pros: Wide, powerful lens with little distortion ; quick performance

Cons: No manual exposure controls ; tiny buttons ; no stop-motion movie mode

Review summary: This compact digital camera has no direct competitors thanks to its unique wide-angle 10X optical zoom in a compact 1.5" thick body. Although it only operates in point-and-shoot mode, its unique lens makes it one of the most versatile compact cameras ...

Pros: Good image sharpness considering lens range, Accurate automatic white-balance, Quick focusing system, Fast and responsive, Unlimited shooting at 2 FPS, Excellent LCD visibility

Cons: Loss of details starting at ISO 200, Occasional overexposure, Dull default color tone, Slight vignetting near wide-angle, Useless high-sensitivity modes, Poor tripod mount placement