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Review summary: Panasonic squeezes an HD camera into a tiny superzoom camera. But has it compromised performance along the way?

Pros: Compact size. Huge zoom range. Close-focus macro mode. HD video capture

Cons: Some minor control issues. Quite expensive

Review summary: Test review of the Panasonic Lumix TZ7 digital camera

Pros: 460k dot LCD, excellent tonal range and colours

Cons: Poorly-placed mode dial, lack of PASM, fairly aggressive noise at ISO 1600

Verdict: The TZ7 s a very good camera. It offers exactly what models in the compact superzoom market should: namely, an extensive focal range in a compact body, along with extensive functionality and an ample LCD screen. However, it does have niggles with ...

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Yet another high-scoring Panasonic camera? It must be a conspiracy!

Review summary: Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TZ7 (or ZS3 as it's known in North America) is a 10.1 Megapixel compact with a detailed 3in screen, HD video recording and a 12x optically-stabilised zoom. Launched in January 2009, exactly one year after the best-selling Lumix ...

Pros: 12x zoom with 25mm wide angle ; HD movies and choice of formats ; Good-looking 3in / 460k screen ; Great auto mode and fast burst options ; 12x zoom with 25mm wide angle ; HD movies and choice of formats ; Good-looking 3in / 460k screen ; Great auto ...

Cons: No manual control over exposure ; AF issues when filming and zooming ; Noise visible throughout ISO range ; Shutter won't exit playback. Need to switch ; No manual control over exposure ; AF issues when filming and zooming ; Noise visible throughout ...

Verdict: Set to 10M Fine mode, images typically measure between 4 and 4.5MB each, and Panasonic has fitted the TZ7 / ZS3 with around 40MB to get you started - since this is only good for about ten 10M Fine JPEGs though, you'll be wanting to fit a bigger card ...

Pros: 12x optical zoom, optical image stabilisation, useful autofocus tracking and face detection, clear and vibrant pictures, 720p video capture

Cons: No manual mode, awkwardly placed shutter button

Verdict: This hybrid digital camera is capable of taking great still shots and 720p high-definition videos. We liked the overall image quality of our test shots, videos looked smooth and vibrant, and we made good use of the autofocus modes that are available. ...