Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3K Black 10.1 MP 12X Zoom 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-ZS3K, DMCZS3K, Lumix DMC-ZS3K
UPC	037988988372
*Megapixels	10.0
AC Adapter	DMW-AC5
Analog Audio / Video (Mini)	Yes
Anti Shake Mode	Yes
Aperture	f/3.3-4.9
Built-in Memory	45 MB
Camera Color	Black
Color	Black
Compatible Battery	DMW-BCG10
Continuous Advance (fps)	1.8
Depth (Inches)	1.3
Digital Zoom	4
Digital Zoom	4x
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 Mode	Auto Focus
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
Standard Warranty	1 Year Limited
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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"I just returned from a two-week vacation in Europe, during which I used this camera extensively, under many different lighting conditions, with many pictures taken from a moving bus. I took many pictures with the camera held in one hand, and found that the mode dial was too easily moved while doing so. While the positions of the camera's controls are generally well-thought out, I think that the locations of th..." Read Full Review »

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"The screen broke the third day I had this camera- into a 2-week USA road trip so there was no way to replace it because we were constantly moving. At first I thought the screen cracked in half- inside the camera, the outside is immaculate. But garish vertical lines went across the top and bottom of the screen even when the bottom 60% was black. There's no way to properly frame your subject or adjust camera setti..." Read Full Review »

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Great point and shoot camera

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"I just returned from a two-week vacation in Europe, during which I used this camera extensively, under many different lighting conditions, with many pictures taken from a moving bus.

I took many pictures with the camera held in one hand, and found that the mode dial was too easily moved while doi …" Read Full Review »

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DMC-Zs3 is a Fantastic little camera!!!!

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"This is an excellent camera. I did a month of resurch before getting it, then took a trip to France and Africa to break it in. Wow, what a great travel camera. Highlights include: very good x12 zoom. This brought images closer then my Nikon D80 which has a decent lense. The Auto function that h …" Read Full Review »

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"Good 12 X zoom lens which can give good portraits from across the room and easy basic setup. Accessing more advanced functions tended to be somewhat more difficult. Nice camera to have with you when you are out and about and find a photo op. "

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"My old P&S broke just before I was going on a trip to Peru and in a scramble I picked this one out. (Thanks Abe's of Maine, you had it available before all the other vendors, inc. [...]!) I wanted something pocket sized that would give me a wider angle and longer telephoto lens that I was bringing …" Read Full Review »

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5.0

"The panorama assist + 25mm Wide coupled with the panorama making software makes perfect panaroma shots. The auto-exposure bracketing makes for the processing of great HDR shots (though HDR software is not included). A fantastic camera to carry around everyday, handbag sized and feature packed. 12x O …" Read Full Review »

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