Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 / DMC-ZS3
8.6 out of 10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 / DMC-ZS3

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Reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 / DMC-ZS3

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goodgearguide.com.au
17 September 2009
  • Excerpt: The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ7 digital camera is a pocket powerhouse for the frequent traveller who wants to shoot high quality still images as well as above average videos.
  • Pros: 300mm zoom lens (35mm equivalent), excellent face recognition and tracking, intelligent ISO, takes clear photos, 27 scene modes
  • Cons: Awkward placement of the shutter button, very loose mode dial
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goodgearguide.com.au
17 September 2009
  • Excerpt: The Panasonic TZ ('travel zoom') series of digital cameras will welcome the Lumix DMC-TZ7 in April. The Panasonic DMC-TZ7 has a 10.1-megapixel sensor and a 10-element...
  • 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
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[REVIEW—PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-TZ7]

DPexpert
5 July 2009
  • Summary: This is a very good camera. Indeed it is one of the best compacts, as it should be at the price. Panasonic seem to have dealt with the noise problem that has plagued...
  • Pros: The still image quality is outstanding, with excellent colour, sharp focus and effective image stabilisation. Even at the full, remarkable, 300mm extension images are ...
  • Cons: The price puts the camera up against some impressive entry level DSLRs, any one of which will produce better images, albeit without the benefit of portability and the ...
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Overall 9
8.5
Ease of use 9
8.5
Build quality 9
8.5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

PhotoReview
26 June 2009
  • Excerpt: Panasonic has long been a leader in the ultra-zoom category, largely because it has produced cameras that are genuinely pocketable but are also easy to use, feature-rich
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Expert Review

The Age
7 May 2009
  • Excerpt: This 10.1-megapixel camera has a 25-300mm (film equivalent) Leica-branded, optically stabilised lens. The large (75mm) LCD screen is of decent resolution and useful even...
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Macworld
7 November 2011
  • Excerpt: A zoom range like that isn't very useful if image stabilization doesn't come with it, and the Lumix DMC-ZS3 has top-notch optical stabilization.
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Overall 6
6.0
Design 6
6.0
Value for money 6
6.0
Features 8
8.0
Picture quality 6
6.0
Overall quality 8
8.0
Photo quality - landscapes 10
10
Photo quality - macro 6
6.0
Photo quality - portraits 10
10
Photo quality - sports 4
4.0

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

digicambuyer.co.uk
15 June 2011
  • Conclusion: A real shame, as the majority of the specs are decent enough but the end quality and control issues aren't quite up to standard
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

consumersearch.com
16 May 2010
  • Summary: Most ultra-zoom digital cameras are big and bulky, but the 10.1-megapixel, 12x Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 (*Est.
  • Pros: Optical image stabilization, Compact, Large LCD display, Fast performance
  • Cons: Slightly soft images, Short battery life, Few manual options, No RAW support
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Overall 9
9.0

Expert Review

PC Advisor
2 December 2009
  • Excerpt: The 10.1Mp Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7, equipped with a 10-element LEICA DC 25mm lens, is a hybrid camera capable of taking 720p-resolution videos using the AVCHD Lite codec,
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Overall 9
9.0

Expert Review

REVIEW STREAM
23 September 2009
  • Excerpt: The camera also has video recording functions with an excellent quality of 720p JPEG. This not only makes it so that I no longer have to bring out my bulky Sony video...
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