Product Description

DMC-TZ3 is the latest members of the award-winning Lumix TZ family of digital cameras, which is renowned for packaging a remarkable 10x optical zoom in a compact, stylish body. To further add to their appeal, the TZ3 go one step further to feature a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera) for wide-angle shooting.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1570 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: DMC-TZ3EB-K
• Released on: 2007-05-03
• Dimensions: 4.41 pounds

Features

• Camera Effective Pixels: 7.2 Mega pixels
• Optical Zoom: 10 x
• LCD Monitor: 3.0inch Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display
• Focal Distance: f=4.6-46mm (35mm Equiv.: 28-280mm)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 105.0 x 59.2 x 36.7 mm

Manufacturer's Description

NEW - World Smallest Camera With 10x Optical Zoom and 28mm Wide Angle Leica Lens, 7 Megapixel and 3 Inch LCD Screen

Panasonic's new DMC-TZ2 and DMC-TZ3 are the latest members of the award-winning Lumix TZ family of digital cameras, which is renowned for packaging a remarkable 10x optical zoom in a compact, stylish body.
To further add to their appeal, the TZ2 and TZ3 go one step further to feature a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera) for wide-angle shooting.

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The 28mm wide-angle lens opens up a plethera of photographic opportunities, allowing photographers to easily capture a large group of people, or expansive architectural structures and landscapes with dynamic width and rich perspective.
The wide-angle lens is particularly helpful in situations where you cannot step back or move away from a subject - ideal for shooting group portraits in a small room for example.

The diminutive size of the 7.2 megapixel DMC-TZ3 belies the wealth of technological features.
Incorporating a powerful 10x optical zoom in such a slim and stylish body is impressive in itself.
Add to this the incorporation of Panasonic's Mega O.I.S that prevents blurring from shaky hands, Intelligent ISO to prevent motion blur, and the high quality, high performance image-processing Venus Engine III to name but a few - and the calibre of these new additions becomes apparent.

The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens comprises 11 elements in nine groups, including an ED (extra-low dispersion) lens and three aspherical lenses.
This advanced lens unit passes Leica's stringent standards and delivers an exceptional optical performance.

To further add to their appeal, the zoom ratio can be extended up to 15x in 3megapixel resolution mode with minimal deterioration thanks to the Extra Optical Zoom.
By using the central part of the CCD, this powerful zooming function allows you to easily capture and magnify distant subjects.
Furthermore, in combination with the 4x digital zoom, a zoom factor of up to 60x can be achieved (55x for the DMC-TZ2)

Box Contents

• Camera
• Battery charger
• Battery
• Battery carrying case
• AV cable
• Usb connection cable
• AC cable
• Strap
• CD rom

Customer Reviews

not that great
I bought this camera after reading all the fantastic reviews here, and I have to say that after using it many times, i'm not that impressed. The main problem I find is that it is really light sensitive and on medium days with not much sun, and indoors.. images are bleached out as if my subjects are in direct sunlight. I've played around with the settings, but nothing has changed.

There are definetly some nice features with this camera, but if a basic photo in medium lighting conditions isn't good, then whats the point?

Delighted
I have used this camera most of the time recently, I have to say I am delighted with the results, the pictures are superb, the quality is so good, I have got perfect pictures at all times. The 10 x focus is a huge added bonus, you can shoot on auto or adjust the settings, I have only used auto using different scene modes with stunning results. Both indoor and outdoor pitures are perfect.Panasonic have delivered with quality, features and price! I give this camera 10/10

A few flaws but otherwise FANTASTIC
To upgrade from my old Sony DSC I did some research and came across this camera, soon to become my first panasonic digital camera. I bought it 6 months ago and absolutely love it. It has to be the best camera with its specifications for the excellent value for money! I have used it to photograph a wide range of things from architecture to concerts, club nights to picnics and it has performed beautifully. So the pros and cons:

PROS:
-Excellent price
-fantastic zoom
-lots of different scene selections
-very clear 3" screen
-easy grip
-good night mode picture when you can get it to stay still

Cons:
-Antishake doesn't always work
-nightmode is often blurry (but that is the case with most cameras)
-in bright light the light looks even brighter on screen and comes out very bright in the picture - this has to be the most annoying con
-a little bit heavy for a compact

BUT despite its cons I would still give it a massive 5 stars and would give it more if I could. All my friends are envious I have one...does that not tell you anything about the excellent quality of this product?