Compare Prices : Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ3 - Expert Reviews

Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is already the third camera on line in the Traveler Zoom series. And one must admit that Panasonic made it an ideal combination. Sufficiently compact for carrying with you at all times, equipped with a large optical range ...

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.

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 ...

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.

Review summary: Panasonic DMC-TZ3 Review - With a 10x optical zoom from a wide 28mm angle and stuffed with features for easy picture taking, is the DMC-TZ3 a camera for the lazy? Enter Matt Grayson.

Pros: Huge 10x optical zoom, Wide 28mm lens, Optical image stabiliser

Cons: Too many preset modes, A bit weighty

Verdict: The Panasonic is a very capable camera that will be able to cope with all but the most unusual situations it will have thrown at it. In some ways the camera has too many features on it referring of course to the array of scene modes.