Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10MP Digital Camera with AVCHD Lite HD Video, 12x IS Zoom (Blue)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10MP Digital Camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10MP Digital Camera with AVCHD Lite HD Video, 12x IS Zoom (Blue)
Manufacturer:
Panasonic

UPC:
037988988389

Retail Price:
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Features:
  • 12x MEGA optical image-stablilized zoom; 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens
  • Capture HD video in "AVCHD Lite" format
  • Intelligent Auto (iA) mode; Face Recognition feature
  • Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Product Description
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. 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. The ZS3 records HD motion images at a smooth 60 frames per second with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. Stereo Mic: The world's first compact camera to feature Dolby(R) sound, the ZS3 records dynamic, true-to-life audio that brings out the power of the HD images. File Format - JPEG (Exif 2.21), Quicktime Motion JPEG, AVCHD Lite 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 12x Optical Zoom LEICA DC (25-300mm in 35mm equiv.) Large 3.0 High-resolution Intelligent LCD with Wide-viewing Angle ISO Sensitivity - Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 Shooting Mode - Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, My Scene Mode 1, My Scene Mode 2, Scene Mode, Clipboard Advanced iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode with Face Recognition - Face detection, Subject detection, Shake detection (MEGA O.I.S), Motion detection, Scene detection HD Movie Recording in AVCHD Lite with Dolby Stereo Digital Creator HDMI output and VIERA Link - The ZS3 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct transmission of digital picture and sound signals YouTube Uploader Power - Rechargeable Battery Dimensions (H x W x D) - 2.35'' x 4.07'' x 1.29'' Weight - Approx. 7.2 oz
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10MP Digital Camera with AVCHD Lite HD Video, 12x IS Zoom (Blue) Specs:
Product NamePanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10MP Digital Camera with AVCHD Lite HD Video, 12x IS Zoom (Blue)
ManufacturerPanasonic
Product Number MPNZS3 Blue
Retail Price $449.00
EAN-130037988989027
EAN-1400037988988389
UPC037988988389
Specifications 
Camera TypePoint-and-Shoot
Megapixels10.1 MP
Optical Zoom12 x
LCD Screen Size3 inches
Red-Eye ReductionYes
Weight1 lbs.
Deal first added on:9-May-2009

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Latest 6 Reviews
Here is what people are saying about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10MP Digital Camera with AVCHD Lite HD Video, 12x IS Zoom (Blue)
4 Star Rating  "Beautiful Camera, but about the battery..."2009-11-20
- Reviewed By tomk1
My wife had purchased a Panasonic point-and-shoot in the past, and frankly, the image quality was fantastic.

Now, truth be told, I have too many digital cameras; I have some very nice DSLR's and some standard Canon point and shoot, and a tiny little Casio that is so portable.

But what I was looking for was a point and shoot with an extreme telephoto to wide angle, reasonable size and HD movie capability. I was traveling to a race, and I wanted to take all the kinds of shots my DSLR would take, but without the bulk.

And this camera does all of that. Whatever processing Panasonic applies to the pictures, things really "pop" on the screen. It's almost hard to take a bad picture. It's beautifully made, and you can set up modes that can be customized to what you need. It's well thought out enough that you can actually get "deep" into the camera without a manual.

Is it perfect? Oh no.

First of all there are two major flaws that detracts from the camera significantly: first the battery life is poor. You get about 100 photo taken and you can see you're running out of juice. I've tried all kinds of tricks, reducing the view-screen time to minimal, have it shut off very aggressively; there's simply no way to have the battery last the entire day. Normally, you'd just buy another battery, but this actually has some sort of "chip" in the battery which will not accept anything other than Panasonic batteries. And what's worse, original batteries are hard to find and expensive when you do.

The other flaw is that shutter lag is long for a camera in 2009. This will affect action shots (like races).

You should also realize that unlike other high end cameras, the Panasonic does not let you set either shutter speed or aperture; instead you choose from many modes and adjust specific parameters. I don't think this is "worse" for just snapshots, but it's a mind-set change.

The good outweighs the bad however. Unlike the Canon line, this actually has a very usable 720p video mode, and it has stereo microphones. The pictures are fantastic when you stay within the parameters the camera was designed for, and physically, the camera is rugged and solid feeling.

It's good at what it does, but the battery issue (both life and availability) should be considered in your choice.
 
4 Star Rating  "A camcorder that takes pictures, by chance"2009-11-19
- Reviewed By caixapostal
I was looking for a new camcorder. While searching and comparing Kodak Zi8 and Mino Flip HD, I came through a review which suggested this ZS3 instead. So, when you compare specs with these 3 models, the ZS3 comes out a winner. For about $60 more (than you would spend on a Kodak or Flip) you get a Full HD camcorder, a *fantastic* point and shoot and REAL lenses - which, by the way, has a 12x OPTICAL zoom.

My only 2 complaints would be (A:) the lack of a power cable to charge its battery directly, and (B:) the battery life - way too short compared to my old and reliable Sony P200. A firmware upgrade Panasonic done on this camera rendered useless ALL the compatible (grey market) batteries out there. So you can only turn to Panasonic's original (and quite expensive) battery. Such a shame.

The pros, on the other hand, outweights by a large amount these 2 negative points. Please, read on.

Its autofocus is simply magic.
I got a small kid, which stands still for about 1/2 second. Anyone with small kids knows what I'm talking about. This ZS3 uses that split second to get a hold on the subject and follows around the fugitive kid - correcting the focus! So you can press the shutter button whenever you want: most pictures will come out just crystaline.

And it also got face recognition.
Not quite smart- sometimes it's not able to recognize a already registered face - but impressive when it gets right.
You can register 5 faces on the ZS3.

About the camcorder use.
The files generated when filming with the ZS3 is something alien (in a very complex file-folder structure) which I can only access (read and write in a different format) with iMovie '09. VLC also can read and play them, but since VLC cannot export and save, it's no good. Final Cut Pro doesn't seem to recognize the connected ZS3. I read somewhere FCP is supposed to recognize and import these video files in Log and Capture dialog window, but I wasn't able to do so.

Since these videos *are* in AVCHD native format (and very compressed), passing them through Apple Compressor gives you a small file with pretty heavy artifacts. Even choosing H.264 codec. That is: the video becomes dirty and useless.

The bottomline: good camera, fair pricing (not cheap), that I can recommend for anyone interested in a good portable Full HD camcorder that - eventually - is a superb point-and-shoot photographic camera.
 
5 Star Rating  "Excellent point and shoot camera"2009-11-19
- Reviewed By User: A11437N23HO5FF
I used this camera on a 3 week honeymoon to South Africa and it performed very well on safari, hiking, sightseeing, etc.

Pros:
- Wide angle lens is a must for scenery shots, and makes it easier to take photos of yourself if you're a traveling couple
- 12x optical zoom is amazing in such a small package. Good image stabilization means it's actually usable, too!
- Very good battery life and a great compact charger design
- HD video (720p) with stereo sound! Many of the comparable Canons don't offer that yet.
- Zoom works during video recording. Again, many competitors lock the zoom during recording
- It's an attractive piece of equipment and fit in a big pants pocket
- Accepts my 32gb SD card (SDHC class 6). That's a ridiculous 5.5 hours of HD video or 5000 10mp photos!

Cons:
- Autofocus is a little tricky--but I probably just need to read the manual more thoroughly :)
- Still not very good in low light
- The zoom in/out mechanism is a little loud. I can sometimes hear it in a totally silent video
- The included wrist strap doesn't have a movable cinch, so you can't make it tight around your wrist
 
5 Star Rating  "Great camera, great price!"2009-11-18
- Reviewed By User: A3QYCG3JBTA8TV
I usually use DSLR, but I need a pocket camera for "1-click" shooting. This one is exactly what I needed! Of course you can't compare its picture quality to a DSLR, but for a point-and-shoot, this is good enough for me.
 
5 Star Rating  "Super-awesome camera for travelers"2009-11-12
- Reviewed By User: A3NWYALZP15TCZ
I was skeptical when the girl in Best Buy strong-armed me into buying this camera. To me, Panasonic meant crappy electronics from the early '90s,however I took her word for it, and four years later, my first Lumix finally broke. Oh, this is after I dragged it all over SE Asia, fell into flooded rivers, got caught in downpours, had children spill grape soda in it, and it got squished while I was tumbling off of a small hill in Spain. I'm buying another one from Amazon - this is truly the best little point and shoot digital for it's price range. The metal body and low profile make it perfect for travelers, and for the size, you can't beat the photo quality. The manual controls leave a little to be desired, but not all of us need that fancy stuff :-) Plus, there's still something really sexy about Leica lenses...
 
4 Star Rating  "Good camera... Should come with a case."2009-11-12
- Reviewed By User: A34YCJ74QU73M7
Overall this is a pretty good camera. Picture quality is good and it has good video quality. I would totally recommend this camera to anybody interested in a good, solid, good quality camera. My only recommendation is for the cost, it should come with a case. I've been looking for cases, but they're all too small.
 
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