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7.2 megapixel, 10x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, USB, Internal, Secure Digital, MultiMedia Card, SDHC card, 231 gram, 3 inch LCD More product info
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Based on 26 expert reviews, the average rating for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Blue is 4.0/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.


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	Title: Review summary of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 (02/12/08) Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 345974 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent. Country:
	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Blue (11/09/08) Summary: 7 experts have reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Blue, giving it an average score of 78 out of 100 and a total of 1 test win/editor's choice award... Read the full review Country:	78.0 / 100.0
TrustedReviews	Title: Panasonic Lumix TZ3 (12/02/08) Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Better late than not at all, Cliff finally catches up with Panasonic's star super-zoom compact. Country:	9.0 / 10.0
digitaltrends.com	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 (05/12/07) Summary: Read the full review Verdict: At this price it's a good choice for people who want to take a versatile digicam along on their travels. Pros: ; Compact 7MP; 10x zoom; 3-inch LCD; optical image stabilization Cons: ; No manual aperture or shutter adjustments; slow when using flash Country:	7.5 / 10.0
I4U	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 (05/12/07) Summary: I’m all for mega zoom cameras. With zooms ranging from 10x up to 18x these cameras offer tremendous shooting options for shutterbugs. Want to bring your subject close? The telephoto does it... Read the full review Country:	7.5
HowStuffWorks	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 (11/09/07) Summary: The Panasonic DMC-TZ3 is an easy-to-use digital camera with a large zoom lens in a small camera body. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide.... Read the full review Country:	3.0 / 5.0
digitalreviews	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Review (01/07/07) Summary: Owning a Panasonic Lumix FZ20 has made me enthusiastic about the quality of cameras that Panasonic makes.Today we’re having a first look at a smaller sibling in the Lumix range, the DMC-TZ3.The Travel Zoom series has culminated now with the TZ3 in a 7 megapixel, 10x zoom camera with image stabilization.Let’s have a look in this... Read the full review Country:	N/A
Steve's DigiCams	Title: Steve's DigiCams (12/06/07) Summary: Read the full review Country:	N/A
Camera Labs	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Gordon Laing, May 2007 (01/05/07) Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; 10x optical zoom with 28mm and OIS. * Large 3in screen. * Quick access to settings. * Excellent build quality. Cons: ; Noise becomes a problem above 200 ISO. * Little or no manual control. * Relatively poor battery life. * Ultimate image quality beaten by some compacts. Country:	N/A
PC Magazine	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 (23/04/07) Summary: When looking for a superzoom, don't settle for less. Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TZ3 has a powerful zoom lens with a nice wide viewing angle, too. If you're still not convinced, the Lumix is stylishly compact, takes awesome pictures, and is affordable to boot. Read the full review Pros: ; Nice 28mm wide-angle lens. Very compact. Big 3-inch LCD. Unique modes, like Intelligent ISO mode. Cons: ; No true manual features. No RAW options. Can't change amount of flash. Country:	4.0 / 5.0
digitalcamerareview.com	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera Full Review (18/04/07) Summary: Read the full review Country:	N/A
CNET.com	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3S (silver) (06/04/07) Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Though it leaves out one fun, little shooting mode, the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way. Pros: ; Wide, powerful lens with little distortion; quick performance. Cons: ; No manual exposure controls; tiny buttons; no stop-motion movie mode. Country:	7.0 / 10.0
Digital Photography Review	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 (04/04/07) Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Reliable white balance with fine tuning; Excellent on-screen menus and control system; Image stabilization works well; High speed (and accurate) focus; near class-leading performance; Excellent resolution, surprisingly sharp lens; Feels fast and responsive with some important improvements over predecessor; Uniquely versatile compact Cons: ; NR smoothing/smearing of fine detail and texture even at ISO 100 (and fairly strong at ISO 200); Images look a little soft and flat using default settings; No longer allows zooming during movies; Heavy noise reduction - make ISO 400+ usable only for small prints; Occasional exposure problems and clipped highlights when shooting in Country:	Recommended
LetsGoDigital reviews	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ3 Review Summary: For myself I must say that I enjoyed using the Panasonic Lumix TZ3 in practice. The improvements compared with its predecessor are obvious. The most striking feature being the 28mm wide angle of course. The compact size, the MEGA O.I.S. image stabilizer and the large optical range together form an ideal combination for this camera... Read the full review Country:	79.0 / 100.0
Computer Active	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 digital camera Summary: Big zoom compact strives to provide the best of both worlds... Read the full review Verdict: With such a large zoom providing fantasticflexibility and delivering colourful shots, there’s little to fault on the TZ3. Pros: ; 10x optical zoom; Good value for money; Compact and pocketable Country:	5.0 / 5.0
What Digital Camera	Title: Panasonic TZ3 Summary: Panasonic's T Z 1 long-zoom compact gets a 7.2mp upgrade and a nice wide angle star...... Read the full review Country:	N/A
CNET.co.uk	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 review Summary: : A great improvement on its predecessor, with only minor image qualms spoiling the party... Read the full review Verdict: Though it leaves out one fun little shooting mode, the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way Pros: ; Wide, powerful lens with little distortion; quick performance Cons: ; No manual exposure controls; tiny buttons; no stop-motion movie mode Country:	7.0 / 10.0
Think Camera	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3: Review Summary: Read the full review Country:	8.0 / 10.0
Megapixel.net	Title: Panasonic DMC-TZ3 Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Excellent stabilization system.; Simple to use.; Large 3-inch monitor.; Good image quality with good light.; Fast and responsive.; 10X optical zoom. Cons: ; Low power flash.; Sensitive to noise from 400 ISO and up.; Compression a bit too strong at the highest image quality. Country:	8.8 / 10.0
Cameras.co.uk	Title: Panasonic DMC TZ3 Review Summary: Read the full review Verdict: "The Panasonic DMC TZ3 is a very good digital camera. It has a long zoom lens, images stabilisation and a wide angle lens. It is pretty straightforward and easy to use. One of the biggest selling points of the camera is its compact body size." Country:	82.0 / 100.0
tech2.com	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; 10x optical zoom; Good build quality; Extensive scene modes; Good image stabilization; Excellent pics in brightly-lit conditions Cons: ; Unsatisfactory results in low light; No manual modes Country:	3.5 / 5.0
TechReviewSource.com	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Summary: Read the full review Country:	4.0 / 5.0
PopPhoto.com	Title: Camera Test: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Summary: 10x optically-stabilized zoom and great image quality makes this pocket rocket a real winner. Read the full review Country:	N/A
NeoCamera	Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Summary: This compact digital camera has no direct competitors thanks to its unique wide-angle 10X optical zoom in a compact 1.5" thick body. Although it only operates in point-and-shoot mode, its unique lens makes it one of the most versatile compact cameras currently available. Particularly, there are very few compact digital cameras with lenses... Read the full review Pros: ; Unique wide-angle ultra-zoom in compact body * Good image sharpness considering lens range * Accurate automatic white-balance * Quick focusing system * Fast and responsive * Unlimited shooting at 2 FPS * Excellent LCD visibility * Solid build quality * Very low distortion Cons: ; High image noise starting at ISO 400 * Loss of details starting at ISO 200 * Occasional overexposure * Dull default color tone * Slight vignetting near wide-angle * Useless high-sensitivity modes * Poor tripod mount placement * Below average dynamic range Country:	Good
Digital Camera Resource Page	Title: DCRP Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; It's just fun to use, darn it; 28 mm wide-angle available at all three aspect ratios; Not much in the line of redeye; Enormous, high resolution 3-inch LCD display; easy to view outdoors; handy Power LCD and High Angle functions; Optional underwater case; Above average battery life for its class; Can record movies in both high res 16:9 Cons: ; No optical or electronic viewfinder; No USB 2.0 High Speed support; Useless high sensitivity mode; Colors tend to be dull straight out of the camera (use vivid mode if you agree); some overexposure issues; Needs more manual controls; Still too much noise reduction, which smears details once the ISO leaves 100; Flimsy door over memory Country:	N/A