Testseek.com have collected 78 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 / DMC-ZS3 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 / DMC-ZS3.
April 2009
(82%)
78 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(88%)
386 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
82010078
The editors liked
The still image quality is outstanding
With excellent colour
Sharp focus and effective image stabilisation. Even at the full
Remarkable
300mm extension images are sharp. Video quality is good
Even if it is not broadcast quality. Remember that you ...
12x optical zoom
Optical image stabilisation
Useful autofocus tracking and face detection
Clear and vibrant pictures
720p video capture
300mm zoom lens (35mm equivalent)
Excellent face recognition and tracking
Intelligent ISO
Takes clear photos
27 scene modes
Excellent LCD screen
HD video
Clean
Crisp images up to ISO 400
The editors didn't like
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 video mode.
Abstract: 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 and offer good performance. Unfortunately, its taken almost six months since we f...
300mm zoom lens (35mm equivalent), excellent face recognition and tracking, intelligent ISO, takes clear photos, 27 scene modes
Awkward placement of the shutter button, very loose mode dial
Apart from a couple of design quirks, we think the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ7 digital camera is almost the perfect point-and-shoot. It’s easy to use, has a wide-angle lens with a huge zoom, produces good colours and clear images, and it can double as a...
Excellent LCD screen , 12x optical zoom , HD video , Clean, crisp images up to ISO 400
Mode dial has a tendency to fall out of place , No manual controls , Zoom in movie mode is achingly slow , Flickering band across video
If it wasn't for the clunky mode dial and lack of manual controls, we would have no qualms about recommending the TZ7 to anyone looking for a compact camera with a 12x optical zoom and HD video recording....
Abstract: Panasonic Lumix 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 in sunlight. It takes face detection to a new level - it "re...
The still image quality is outstanding, with excellent colour, sharp focus and effective image stabilisation. Even at the full, remarkable, 300mm extension images are sharp. Video quality is good, even if it is not broadcast quality. Remember that you ...
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 video mode.
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 their compacts in the past. Images are now clean and sharp, at least up to ISO200, and...
12x optical zoom, optical image stabilisation, useful autofocus tracking and face detection, clear and vibrant pictures, 720p video capture
No manual mode, awkwardly placed shutter button
This hybrid digital camera is capable of taking great still shots and 720p high-definition videos. We liked the overall image quality of our test shots, videos looked smooth and vibrant, and we made good use of the autofocus modes that are available. ...
12x optical zoom; can zoom in video mode; great HD video options.
Mode dial is finicky; lack of manual settings.
Part of the trend of pocket megazooms, the 10-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 carries a 12X optical Leica zoom lens, ranging from an ultrawide-angle 25mm to 300mm on the telephoto end. Product:Lumix DMC-ZS3Rating (Scale) 5 - Superior4 - Very Good3 - ...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC--ZS3 provides a lot of performance for the price: we found that the 10-megapixel images it captured were generally very good, with plenty of detail and accurate color. The same was true of the video it captured, with the 720p...
If you are in the market for a "super zoom" digital camera that features 720p video recording (in addition to high-quality stills), then the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 may be right for you. The downside to owning this camera is that it is slightly overpri...
