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.
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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.
Accurate, colorful images, Sharp and powerful 12x zoom, Excellent design and construction, 720p HD video capture, Highly effective iA mode,
Images get noisy above ISO 200, AVCHD Lite video format not widely supported, AF speed lags behind competitors,
The Panasonic TZ models have long been some of our favorite cameras around here, earning high marks from forum members and our staff testers alike for their versatility, simplicity, and solid all-around performance. The ZS3 builds on this strong founda...
12x zoom includes unusually wide angle and long telephoto ends, Optical image stabilization works very well, Good battery life, Good control over chroma noise, Good Auto white balance performance, Big, high-resolution LCD screen, Minimal barrel distort...
Mode dial is very loose, Record/Playback switch means that you cant quickly enter record mode with a press on the shutter button, Face Recognition is hit-and-miss, Moderate chromatic aberration is visible at larger print sizes, Luminance noise, even a...
Covering a range from 25-300mm, the Panasonic Lumix ZS3 is a great companion, whether youre going out for a walk or on a long trip. Panasonic took a few simple steps to make the ZS3s interface easier to use, and the results will appeal to most user...
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Published: 2009-04-16, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Long and wide-angle zoom lens in a compact body; 720p movies; lens can zoom during movie capture.
Very few manual controls.
As long as you dont want much in the way of manual features, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 is a very nice camera that can handle a variety of shooting situations.
Poorlyplaced mode dial, lack of PASM, fairly aggressive noise at ISO 1600
The TZ7 s a very good camera. It offers exactly what models in the compact superzoom market should: namely, an extensive focal range in a compact body, along with extensive functionality and an ample LCD screen. However, it does have niggles with rega...
Very good photo quality, Packs a 12X, 25 300 mm lens into a small, wellbuilt package, Optical image stabilization, Very little barrel distortion, Stunning 3inch LCD display with excellent resolution and outdoor / low light visibility, Snappy performanc...
Images have a grainy appearance, even at lowest ISOs; still some smudging of low contrast detail, AVCHD Lite codec makes video sharing and editing a chore (though you dont have to use it); no video viewer/editor for Mac OS included, Cant adjust white...
Its no secret that I really liked last years Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5. Its replacement -- the Lumix DMC-ZS3 (also known as the TZ7) -- is even better, in most respects. I love the new lens and its very versatile focal range, and the Intelligent Auto M...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 is easy to recommend to anyone looking for a compact, pocketable point-and-shoot camera that takes great photos with the added bonus of HD video. Although the DMC-TZ7 no longer has the travel zoom market to itself, with the...
Abstract: Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-TZ7 (or ZS3 as it’s known in North America) is a 10.1 Megapixel compact with a detailed 3in screen, HD video recording and a 12x optically-stabilised zoom. Launched in January 2009, exactly one year after the best-selling Lumix T...
Published: 2009-02-12, Author: Elias , review by: techworld.com
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 is set to be one of the best super-zoom, point-and-shoot compact digital cameras on the market. If you've been considering purchasing a new compact camera, it's definitely plumping for this snapper — especially if you want ...
Even if you’re not interested in taking movies, the rest of the DMC-TZ7’s features – coupled with its performance – make this camera well worth the money. If we had to choose between this and the PowerShot SX200 IS, it would be no...
Compared to the pumped-up 24x lenses sported by the Pentax X70 and Nikon 90, a ‘mere’ 12x zoom might not seem so super - until you see what this Panasonic’s Leica glassware is capable of. Not only does it run from a gob-smacking 25mm ult...
The only area where the TZ7 struggles is with its 720p HD movies. The clips themselves look bright and strong, with good Dolby Digital Stereo sound, but zoom and focus both slam on the brakes, making it tricky to capture fast-moving action.
Passport? Check. Tickets? Check. Funny looking money? Check. Now there’s one more essential to add to your holiday suitcase – a pint-sized, all-in-one camera that delivers barrels of photo pleasure. It might not be cheap but the TZ7 represents...
