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| Brand | Panasonic |
| Color | Black |
| Type | Electronics |
| List Price | $349.95 |
| Special Price |
| Lowest New Price | $325.99 |
| Lowest Used Price | $250.00 |
| Lowest Refurbished Price | $259.95 |
Categories |
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Features |
- 10.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints
- 12x MEGA optical picture-stablilized zoom; 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens
- Capture HD video in "AVCHD Lite" format
- Intelligent Auto (iA) mode; Face Recognition aspect
- Capture pictures to SD/SDHC memory cards (not integrated)
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Description |
The Panasonic Lumix ZS3 features 10.1-megapixels, a 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens and 12x optical zoom, meaning it has added 2x optical zoom to the prize-winning TZ-series camera, yet reduced its size. The ZS3 in addition features a Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens and High Definition (HD) video recording capability, known as AVCHD Lite.
The ZS3 is the world’s first digital camera to aspect HD video recording in "AVCHD Lite." Compared together with the conventional Motion JPEG format, AVCHD Lite lets longer recordings together with breathtaking HD visual and audio excellence. This combined together with a well-considered control interface, which consists of a dedicated movie recording button on the camera’s back panel, makes the ZS3 a hybrid model this performs admirably for together still and motion picture capture.
FEATURES:
- Increased Scene modes for together still and motion picture shooting--optimized for a diversity of situations. There are 26 scene modes for still picture and 17 for motion picture (Portrait, Soft Skin, Convert, Self portrait, Scenery, Low light, Food, Party, Candle light, Sunset, High sensitivity, Beach, Snow, Aerial, Pin hole, Film grain and Underwater)
- Two My Scene environments let users assign their two much frequently used Scene modes to the environment, and together with a neat switch, agree to access to either scene instantly.
- Panorama Assist scene mode lets users to shoot a number of consistent photos, either vertically or horizontally, by aligning them according to a guide this overlaps the screen. Then utilizing those photos and the bundled Panorama Maker software, users can make dramatic panoramic pictures.
- High-Speed Burst (Speed Priority) this fires off approx. 10 shots per second.
- Menus are clearer and easier to find the way together with the Display Size option.
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Customer Reviews |
 Amazing video quality 2010-09-03 |
| By Paul Zaher (Houston, TX USA) |
| This camera has amazing video quality, I have had this camera for almost a year now and me and my wife are stunned by the quality of the video, the sound is very good to. The picture quality is very good. The camera is light and the battery holds a long charge and you can take ALOT of pictures on one charge as well as alot of video. Cant say enough good things about this camera. Also another this that is very good is the LCD display 460,000 pixels. Now compare that to the competition out there :). I have never hooked it up to the TV so I cant say anything about the HDMI. I just take the flash card out and pop it into my laptop and transfer the video and pics. If you get this camera and are going to take video I would highly recommend getting an 8 GB flash card. |
 More of a workhorse than you'd think 2010-08-27 |
| By Steve Calderaro (NorCal) |
I have had this camera for almost a year and felt compelled to share my experience. I researched similar models from Canon and Sony extensively in addition to this one and made this purchase with a lot of confidence.
First off, some qualifications. I use this camera primarily to take pictures of my 1-year son and 3-year old dog while hiking. I've only used the video features in limited capacity (although this was one of the reasons I chose it).
I recently returned from a 7 day backcountry backpacking trip and felt I put this camera to a sufficient test. I carried two batteries and still had over half capacity on the second battery at the end of the trip. I took over 500 pictures on the highest quality setting and still had plenty of room on the 8 GB card. I like this size camera because I generally carry it in the cargo pocket of my hiking pants. We hiked over 30+ miles, in 30-40 degree F temps, at 13K ft, with this camera banging around and I had nary a problem. I took a wide variety of pictures - night, sunset, action, landscape, macro focus, portraits - using nearly all the pre-set settings and came out with great pictures. I've even framed a couple pictures at 11x16. It was an amazing trip and I feel like was able to capture the impressive mountain/waterfall sights well.
PRO's:
- It is extremely easy to use. The two favorite setting are easy to toggle and a third setting allows for a quick change in seconds.
- Battery life is very good despite what other reviewer may say.
- LCD screen is large and display is accurate
- The iA feature is nice when you don't have time to modify settings
CON's
- Not a huge fan of the pre-package software and use others for most uploading and editing. Although, I used the panarama builder that came with it and panarma feature on the camera recently and was impressed with the ease of use.
- I've had issues with the format of the video, but this may be user error. For some reason, I can't get many applications (like Facebook) to recognize the default format of the videos.
- I've had intermittent issues with blurry pictures. I am hesitant to blame this on the camera as it's likely I was using the wrong setting or zoomed without a tri-pod. However, there was some learning to get around this and some frustration over lost pictures for which I had high expectations. |
| Easy and good! 2010-08-24 |
| By Irina (VA) |
I love this camera! I have used it a lot in my trips, it's never failed.
Pictures quality is really good! This is what I like the most about this camera.
I also like its wide screen a lot! It's so convenient!
I already recommended my family members to get the same camera. |
 The worst purchase I have EVER made. 2010-08-18 |
| By Lara J. Henry |
| If all the features worked as described, I would've loved this camera although it is heavier and bulkier than a typical compact and the software absolutely sucks... the zoom capability was my main interest and I would've been very happy. Unfortunately it broke after 7 weeks and the exchange center in McAllen,TX is utterly inept, with zero integrity or pride. It took them FOUR MONTHS to replace my camera with a refurbished unit after a series of unbelievable mistakes and mis-communications on their part. During these four months I spent countless hours on the phone, email and fax trying to work through it. Then... the refurbished replacement broke - due to the same problem - the zoom lens getting stuck - after another seven months. They now are denying warranty coverage on this one because supposedly 'the lens is dented'. How would a glass lens become dented versus cracked, I wonder? Whatever - it's been a month since I faxed them my signature authorizing them to return me my unit unrepaired (versus wasting another $200 towards the cost of fixing what will clearly break again) and I have heard nothing, received nothing. Worst customer service experience I have EVER had - I will never buy Panasonic again. If you are lucky enough to get a product that does not have any defects, you will remain blissfully unaware of these experiences... but if you run into trouble, trust me - you'll regret buying this brand. Good luck! |
| Nice but fragile 2010-08-12 |
| By 4America |
It's an excellent little camera and does everything you expect. The positives are numerous so let me just point out a couple of the negatives.
- One of the advantages is the huge screen; however, it is very delicate. Mine broke in a soft case. I was at an amusement park and pulled it out only to see a wildly colorful display. It was not cracked on the outside but must be cracked internally. It's just hard to believe it should be that delicate. The camera was never dropped.
- The huge display is very hard to see outdoors
- Indoor flash pictures are not the best
Overall I really like the camera but I will definitely be more critical of the display on these cameras in the future. Given that it is exposed they definitely need to be much stronger. |