Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Digital Camera

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The ZS3 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. 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. 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-ZS3S, DMCZS3S
UPC	037988988365
Camera Color	Silver
Digital Zoom	4x
Focus Mode	Auto Focus
Optical Zoom	12x
Pixel Count	10 Megapixel
Select Camera Style	Point & Shoot with Zoom Lens
Standard Warranty	1 Year Limited

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Digital Camera Review

It's all about the zoom!

★★★★☆

4.0

"I bought this camera for my wife after she lost her Sony T50 - a camera we were never happy with due to low image quality and excessive flare. She wanted another touch-screen camera, but she also wanted more zoom - like 10X or above. We couldn't find a touch screen with that level of optical zoom, …" Read Full Review »

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Nov 2 2009

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Digital Camera Review

A small camera that shoots great movies

★★★★★

5.0

"Sometimes the DSLR is too big to take along. This point and shoot camera is easy to stick into a pocket. The great 12x optical zoom HD movies are the real reason to take it and leave the DSLR at home if space is limited. Also, make sure to have a second battery if the camera is to be used all day. …" Read Full Review »

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Nov 5 2009

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Love this camera!

★★★★★

5.0

"I got this camera for a Grand Canyon/Zion/Bryce trip, because of the great zoom range -- 25-300mm, in a camera I can carry in my pants pocket. This camera fits, at least in hiking pants or Dockers-style pants or shorts. I smirked quietly at Zion as a bystander with an SLR-shaped camera complained …" Read Full Review »

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Digital Camera Review

Best point-and-shoot/HD movie combo

★★★★★

5.0

"I bought this camera to replace an older model (TZ3--which I have used for 2 years) because of the enhanced intelligent auto, higher zoom, and HD movie features. From my brief sampling of these features, I am very satisfied with the camera. The movies display well on my 42 inch HD TV (even shot at t …" Read Full Review »

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Big photo power in a small package

★★★★★

5.0

"Bought primarily for trekking/climbing trip to Nepal and have learned to use the camera on several training climbs on Mt. Washington.

The 10 megapixel resolution provides excellent quality even for big enlargements and 12x optical zoom provides great flexibility in framing what you want in each s …" Read Full Review »

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Aug 18 2009

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