Panasonic DMC-ZS3 Digital Camera

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AVCHD format - beautiful HD images, extended shooting time
The Z3S records HD motion images at a smooth 60 frames per second with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) format, via AVCHD Lite, which stores less data than other formats and thus lets you shoot more minutes of HD motion images before running out of memory.

Stereo Mic
The world's first compact camera to feature Dolby® sound, the ZS3 records dynamic, true-to-life audio that brings out the power of the HD images. (Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories).

Wind cut function
Minimizes the distracting sound you hear from wind blowing into the mic.

YouTube™ Uploader
This software (included with the camera) makes it easy to upload your video clips to YouTube™.
(YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.)

HDMI output and VIERA Link
The ZS3 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct transmission of digital picture and sound signals. Just connect the camera to an HDTV using a single HDMI mini cable (purchased separately), and it's easy to view beautiful HD photos and motion images. If you have a VIERA HDTV, you can control the camera's playback functions with VIERA's remote control unit. (HDMI, High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC).

iA mode, for beautiful photos and movies - automatically
Just set the camera to iA mode, aim and shoot. The camera does all the rest. It automatically determines the most suitable Scene mode and helps correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems. With iA mode, it's easy to get beautiful, clear results. *In the ZS3, iA mode cannot be used when shooting motion images.

25mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optical zoom
The ZS3 packs a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optical zoom into a compact body. This versatile photographic tool lets you shoot everything from sweeping vistas at the 25mm wide-angle setting to dynamic 300mm telephoto shots. And the lens system's exquisite rendering ability lets you capture even the subtle nuances of the sights and scenes in your travels.

Specification	Description
Model	DMC-ZS3A, DMCZS3A, Lumix DMC-ZS3A
UPC	037988988389
*Megapixels	10.0
Analog Audio / Video (Mini)	Yes
Anti Shake Mode	Yes
Aperture	f/3.3-4.9
Built-in Memory	45 MB
Color	Black
Continuous Advance (fps)	1.8
Depth (Inches)	1.3
Digital Zoom	4
Effective Megapixel Count	10.1
Electronic Flash	Built-in
Flash	Automatic
Flash	Built-in with Red Eye Reducer
Flash	Off
Flash	On
Flash	Slow Synchro
Focus Modes	11 Points AF
Focus Modes	AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator
Focus Modes	Face Detection
Focus Modes	Infinity Mode
Focus Modes	Macro
Focus Modes	Normal
HDMI Mini	Yes
Height (Inches)	2.4
Image Format	JPEG
Image Stabilization	MEGA O.I.S
Image Stabilization	Optical Image Stabilization
LCD Display Size (Inches)	3.0
LCD Viewer	3 Inch
Lens	Zoom Lens
Optical Zoom	12
Optical Zoom	12x
Pixel Count	10 Megapixel
Removable Memory Type	MultiMedia Card
Removable Memory Type	SDHC
Removable Memory Type	Secure Digital
Scene Modes	Beach/Snow
Scene Modes	Candle
Scene Modes	Fireworks
Scene Modes	Gourmet
Scene Modes	Kids & Pets
Scene Modes	Night Scene
Scene Modes	Night portrait
Scene Modes	Party
Scene Modes	Portrait
Scene Modes	Self-Portrait
Scene Modes	Sports
Scene Modes	Sunset
Select Camera Style	Point & Shoot with Zoom Lens
Self Timer	10 Seconds
Self Timer	2 Seconds
Sensitivity	ISO 80-3200
Shutter Speed	8-1/2,000
Still Image Resolution (Max.)	3648 x 2736
Still Picture Capture	Yes
Storage Media Type	Secure Digital (SD) / MultiMedia Card (MMC)
USB Port	Yes
Video Movie Capture	1280x720
Weight (Pounds)	.5
White Balance	Auto
White Balance	Cloudy
White Balance	Daylight
White Balance	Halogen
White Balance	Shade
White Balance	White Set
Width (Inches)	4.1

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5.0

Fantastic little camera

"This camera takes great prictures. I have taken pictures at an effective 300mm and 1/8 second hand held in low light and although not perfect, the pictures are amazingly clear. I have taken many pictures outside at 300m and the sharpness is excellent. The 25mm to 300mm effective zoom lense produces excellent pictures at all focal lenghts. The AVCHD lite video spec is a little misleading in that it states 720p60...." Read Full Review »

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Fantastic little camera

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Effective 300mm, hand held, 1/8 second exposure

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ZS3 Pros and Cons

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4.0

"Pros:

Leica lens.

25-300 mm zoom.

Excellent macro.

Multi-aspect sensor.

Separate video button.

Excellent stereo sound.

Made in Japan.

Cons:

Zoom should be 35-420 mm.

No separate metering for video.

No maximum ISO setting.

Often cannot focus. "

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★★★★★

5.0

"I love the size & it is very lightweight, easy to carry and use. Mode dial not a problem. Would like a manual mode for the rare use. Intelligent auto is great. Zoom lens is great, especially if one exteneds the distance by using the digital zoom.

And, best of all - it takes great pictures! "

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"It has many settings that you can set, when traveling, it's really good the start/end travel settings, and so many more that I Still didn't found "

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Great Zoom Range Comes in Small Package

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5.0

"Extremely convenient size for a camera with a great zoom range and giving fairly sharp pictures! "

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