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Editorial Reviews Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3 inch LCD (Black)
From the Manufacturer
The new Lumix ZS3 features 10.1 megapixels, a 25mm ultra-wide-angle and 12x optical zoom, which means that it has added an optical zoom camera at the award-winning series TZ-2x, further reduced its size . The ZS3 also features a Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR and high definition (HD) for video recording capability, known as AVCHD Lite.
ZS3 is the first digital camera in the world with video recording HD "AVCHD Lite." Compared with the conventional format Motion JPEG, AVCHD recordings Lite allows longer with an incredible visual quality and HD audio. This, combined with a well-considered interface control, which includes a dedicated button allows recording movies on the rear panel of the device allows the ZS3 a hybrid model that provides superb performance for both still and Image capture of motion.
The ZS3 also extends to popular Panasonic Intelligent Auto (iA) mode with the addition of face recognition - a feature that "remembers" Faces of previous plans. When a face is saved in the device will give priority to focus and exposure to capture it beautifully. With face recognition, when a familiar face is recorded on several occasions, the device will prompt users to save face. Once registered, if the face appears in the new framework, the unit will display the name specified for that person and prioritize focus and exposure so the face is bright and very targeted recorded.
New this year, the ZS-Series, the iA mode is also available in movie mode. It automatically selects the Scene mode most appropriate and can correct handshake, orientation and lighting problems - making iA mode your one-stop solution for capturing beautiful still images and motion. In movie mode, the ZS3, optical image stabilization (OIS) helps prevent handshake when you use the zoom to high power. Face Detection automatically detects faces within a frame and adjusts focus, exposure, contrast and skin tone if it turns out perfectly. Intelligent Exposure continually checks the level of ambient light and adjusts the exposure setting conditions change to prevent blown highlights and blocked shadows. And Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches between Normal, Portrait, Macro, Landscape, and Low light modes depending on the situation in order to maximize the visual quality.
The imaging power of Lumix has further evolved with the Venus Engine HD, which has two processors to provide approx. 2.4x processing capability and support for AVCHD Lite and an HDMI output. It incorporates all the advanced functions and operations of camera with high performance and low power consumption. In image processing, noise, chromatic and luminance noise are reduced separately before and after signal processing. This is further refined by separating the noise two-dimensionally in the high frequency and low frequency noise. The circuit can effectively reduce the noise at low frequency to minimize unwanted noise and help create beautiful images and strong motion.
Read with the ZS-series is also easy. Just insert the camera memory card SD picture on HDTV's VIERA Viewer SD card reader for photo slideshow. Otherwise, connect the camera via a mini-HDMI cable optional, the DMW-HDC2 to VIERA Link equipped HDTV Panasonic Viera and use the TV remote to run a mixed picture slideshow and video. The ZS3 has 3-inch high-resolution 460.000-dot Intelligent LCD with wide viewing angle, improving visibility during recording and playback.
Other features of the Lumix ZS3 include:
* Increase of scene modes for both still and shooting the image of movement - Optimized for a variety of situations. There are 26 scene modes for stills and 17 for the motion picture (Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, landscape, low light, Food, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Beach , snow, air, Pin Hole, Film Grain and underwater)
* Two new My Scene settings allow users to assign their two most frequently used scene modes for the setting, and with a simple switch, allowing access to any scene instantly.
* New Panorama Assist Mode scene allows users to draw a number of viewable photos vertically or horizontally, aligning them in a guide that overlaps the screen. Then, using photos and the software provided PanoramaMaker, users can create spectacular panoramic images.
* High-Speed Burst (Speed Priority) which triggers off approx. 10 rounds per second.
* Menus are clearer and easier to navigate with the size option screen.
* Macro Zoom function allows users to take subjects even closer to capture dramatic close-up shots using the digital zoom in the wide-angle 3x.
* Included Software: The latest version of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition allows users to view, edit and archive the content captured with greater ease and pleasure. Still and motion images can be transferred to the computer via a USB cable for viewing and archiving. Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition, users can edit and remove unwanted parts of video clips recorded in AVCHD format Lite. Content recorded in AVCHD Lite can be burned directly onto a DVD disc or the software can convert content in MPEG2 format. The software also integrates the function of face recognition, which recognizes faces in the recorded images stored on the computer, making the organization and archiving of pictures with a specific person much easier. In addition, the films can be uploaded directly to YouTube.
Product Details
3rd times a charm, a Standing "O" for ZS3! 5
I have owned two before digital cameras, the first was a Canon that took good pictures, but it was too large for Pocket around and AA batteries for power. The second was a Sony Cybershot DSC-W150 which was crappy, blurry pictures in low light. Needless to say I felt an upgrade was in order.
So I'm going on a trip on the East Coast next month. My boyfriend and I are avid baseball fans. One problem: as we have not always great places, taking close-up pictures of baseball players is a real pain with 99% of compact point and shoot there. This is because the size of the camera enable 5X optical zoom. You can combine this with digital zoom, but I need not tell you how terrible it looks pixilated. Thus, my conundrum. I really wanted a compact camera with a pocket lens optic long distance without having to lug around an expensive digital SLR.
Enter the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. When I read the specs, I was in awe. 10 megapixels, 12X optical zoom. Here are the softest part of the zoom, if you plan to use small amounts of prints (4X6), you can quickly adjust the camera megapixel (MP) count from 10 to 7, 5 and 3 to yield maximum Optical Zoom 14.3, 17.1, and 21.4 honorably, without much loss of detail on the prints. I wish Panasonic would have allowed the player to control the number of MP automatically when you zoom, but this disorder is not too much to change the settings manually MP from the quick menu.
Another interesting feature: the screen of the camera is fine at 460,000 pixels, twice the number as the rival Canon Powershot SX200 IS (more information on this camera later). From the moment you see your first picture, you will quickly notice how pictures look sharper on this camera. It's a nice comfort to look at pictures on the camera in a way closer to the quality actually be seen when viewing on the computer (and possibly print them).
I also want to give kudos for the Panasonic build quality and compactness of this camera. The ZS3 is a replacement for the popular model TZ5, which was 9MP and 10x optical zoom. So they increased the resolution and added a goal of broader scope, and reduces the size by 4 inch cubes. Specs aside, I was more than satisfied that this unit will comfortably fit into my jeans pocket. It is a little larger than ultra-compact for sure, but not objectionably so. Note that the SX200 is a full 2.0 cubic inches thick, another reason why I spent the Canon. Here are some more reasons the Canon is far: the Canon has a cheesy looking flash flash popup that exceeds the top of the camera, whether you use or not (bad design decision). It is under design life of the battery as the Lumix. In addition, while shooting video, the Canon does not allow you to use the optical zoom.
Photo quality on the Lumix is excellent, although I have samples of cracking around my place so far. However, I took quite a few pictures in low light and maximum zoom levels to try to get a bad shot. So far, there has not be found. I'll put it to the test more when I travel next month, but I am very happy so far. As for the video shoot, I sampled a bit and it seems pretty solid. The camera gives you the choice of shooting video in the AVCHD boasted Lite (ideal for watching on your TV in HD with an optional mini HDMI cable standard), or JPEG if you prefer to send video clips to friends. Model this year also added stereo sound on video playback compared to the effort of mono last year. One thing I find a bit strange, the zoom is incredibly slow when shooting video. I assume that Panasonic has tried to give the user a more controlled, deliberate zoom, but unlike the photo Snappy zoom is a bit slow for my taste.
Some other minor quibbles: the wheel that controls the shooting mode is extremely loose. If you gently rub against something (a camera bag, your pocket), there are good chances that moves. When you turn on the camera, it will be digitally tell you what mode you're in, but it's still annoying when it happens by accident. Secondly, when you do a quick zoom on an object, it appears to blur the screen of the camera until the shutter button is pressed. There are ways to focus continually subject when zooming, but it drains the battery life of the camera faster. It would be nice if this feature has been incorporated automatically without such a sacrifice.
Also, I'm not a big fan of PhotofunStudio included software comes with this device, because there are other more compelling programs to view, edit and print photos (like Canon ZoomBrowser best program). Finally, this is not the camera to buy if you're in manual controls. There are a ton of preset scenes that can be used (night, portrait, baby, sunset, food, etc.), and you can adjust items such as flash, white balance and ISO max level, but supposed to be a simple point and shoot for casual shooters. Note that the Lumix has an intelligent auto mode (IA) that will analyze shooting conditions and take the stage right, flash and exposure settings without any user. This camera screams simplicity but there are plenty of tweaking on the normal and scene modes to keep the vast majority of amateur photographers happy.
Regardless of these nitpick, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 is an impressive device, unbeatable for those who want the best of both worlds: a big zoom compact. It's a bit expensive at $ 399, but you get a lot of camera for your hard earned money. I have no doubt that my third digital camera is a great buy and a staple in the long term for my trips.
Oh my God, what a camera! 5
I have a pro friend who got a copy of this notice for a couple of days. He let me use it for one of them, as he has not shot with a point and shoot in a long time. I ordered mine in the first hour. What a camera. The zoom on this baby is amazing. He has a true wide angle and long range. Pictures on both ends of the range are sharp and have good color saturation. I almost drooled when I printed samples. They are flat the best point and shoot JPEG images that I had the pleasure to take. The raw files would be nice, but are not available, neither is much in the way of manual exposure control. As a bit of a control freak, I thought it would be a problem, but honestly, how intelligent selection of Panasonic is brilliant to get good, the net exposure. Development is rapid, even in low light. Flash seems to be very good or superior, or horrible. I took 400 pictures and a short film on my first trip and the battery still had juice. Face detection, it was as fast and accurate. Holding the camera in hand, pointing it in the general direction of people on the street without anyone noticing obtained by systematically favoring good. Oh, the image stabilization works well, too.
The camera is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, but unless you wear heavy denim is just to heavy to be comfortable. It fits better in a jacket pocket or a jacket, though. The compact has certainly improved performance in low light since I bought my last. I am perfectly usable shots at ISO 400. A key bit of noise and they print fine at 11x14. At ISO 1600, you can always use a Flickr image size, again with a race through a transformer noise Noise Ninja.
He has a new video mode that uses half the normal memory mov files it also supports. But to find their location on the map is a bit of a scavenger hunt first. They are also a pain to deal with. I ran a program to convert them into H.264. This makes editing easier. Do it first thing. You can even use the optical zoom during filming, although the emphasis may be a little slow. The videos are much better than the Flip is all I have for movies.
Great zoom, great pictures, great lens size reasonable, scary accurate method of automatic switching, wow!. If she had a little more manual control, it would be better, then again, I have hundreds of really nice images. So no complaints.
Excellent zoom and features, has chosen this course IS5 the Canon PowerShot SX200
Even if I have a Nikon D80 DSLR, I needed a more compact point and shoot replacement for my Canon S60 camera aging batteries die. After reading some reviews and a visit to a local camera store, I decided to choose the ZS3 over competitors Canon SX200 IS with very similar characteristics. Although the Canon is more familiar to me and has more manual features, the compact size of the Panasonic with better battery life, robust video features and the fact that it is still manufactured in Japan (versus the Canon is now made in China) won on the Canon for me personally (you may want to try both to decide for yourself). So far I have been very happy with this versatile machine - screen is large and bright, facial recognition is being treated, the zoom is remarkable for a camera of its size and video quality is excellent for a camera. Only downside is that, as used camera store said - engines autofocus inside the Panasonics seem to be strong enough - ie if you aim the camera around of chance, can you hear the motor whirling away as it refocuses on potential targets. I enjoyed this purchase and I would recommend this unit to anyone seeking an easy-to-point use of high quality and shoot with 12x optical zoom.
From the Manufacturer
The new Lumix ZS3 features 10.1 megapixels, a 25mm ultra-wide-angle and 12x optical zoom, which means that it has added an optical zoom camera at the award-winning series TZ-2x, further reduced its size . The ZS3 also features a Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR and high definition (HD) for video recording capability, known as AVCHD Lite.
ZS3 is the first digital camera in the world with video recording HD "AVCHD Lite." Compared with the conventional format Motion JPEG, AVCHD recordings Lite allows longer with an incredible visual quality and HD audio. This, combined with a well-considered interface control, which includes a dedicated button allows recording movies on the rear panel of the device allows the ZS3 a hybrid model that provides superb performance for both still and Image capture of motion.
The ZS3 also extends to popular Panasonic Intelligent Auto (iA) mode with the addition of face recognition - a feature that "remembers" Faces of previous plans. When a face is saved in the device will give priority to focus and exposure to capture it beautifully. With face recognition, when a familiar face is recorded on several occasions, the device will prompt users to save face. Once registered, if the face appears in the new framework, the unit will display the name specified for that person and prioritize focus and exposure so the face is bright and very targeted recorded.
New this year, the ZS-Series, the iA mode is also available in movie mode. It automatically selects the Scene mode most appropriate and can correct handshake, orientation and lighting problems - making iA mode your one-stop solution for capturing beautiful still images and motion. In movie mode, the ZS3, optical image stabilization (OIS) helps prevent handshake when you use the zoom to high power. Face Detection automatically detects faces within a frame and adjusts focus, exposure, contrast and skin tone if it turns out perfectly. Intelligent Exposure continually checks the level of ambient light and adjusts the exposure setting conditions change to prevent blown highlights and blocked shadows. And Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches between Normal, Portrait, Macro, Landscape, and Low light modes depending on the situation in order to maximize the visual quality.
The imaging power of Lumix has further evolved with the Venus Engine HD, which has two processors to provide approx. 2.4x processing capability and support for AVCHD Lite and an HDMI output. It incorporates all the advanced functions and operations of camera with high performance and low power consumption. In image processing, noise, chromatic and luminance noise are reduced separately before and after signal processing. This is further refined by separating the noise two-dimensionally in the high frequency and low frequency noise. The circuit can effectively reduce the noise at low frequency to minimize unwanted noise and help create beautiful images and strong motion.
Read with the ZS-series is also easy. Just insert the camera memory card SD picture on HDTV's VIERA Viewer SD card reader for photo slideshow. Otherwise, connect the camera via a mini-HDMI cable optional, the DMW-HDC2 to VIERA Link equipped HDTV Panasonic Viera and use the TV remote to run a mixed picture slideshow and video. The ZS3 has 3-inch high-resolution 460.000-dot Intelligent LCD with wide viewing angle, improving visibility during recording and playback.
Other features of the Lumix ZS3 include:
* Increase of scene modes for both still and shooting the image of movement - Optimized for a variety of situations. There are 26 scene modes for stills and 17 for the motion picture (Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, landscape, low light, Food, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Beach , snow, air, Pin Hole, Film Grain and underwater)
* Two new My Scene settings allow users to assign their two most frequently used scene modes for the setting, and with a simple switch, allowing access to any scene instantly.
* New Panorama Assist Mode scene allows users to draw a number of viewable photos vertically or horizontally, aligning them in a guide that overlaps the screen. Then, using photos and the software provided PanoramaMaker, users can create spectacular panoramic images.
* High-Speed Burst (Speed Priority) which triggers off approx. 10 rounds per second.
* Menus are clearer and easier to navigate with the size option screen.
* Macro Zoom function allows users to take subjects even closer to capture dramatic close-up shots using the digital zoom in the wide-angle 3x.
* Included Software: The latest version of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition allows users to view, edit and archive the content captured with greater ease and pleasure. Still and motion images can be transferred to the computer via a USB cable for viewing and archiving. Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition, users can edit and remove unwanted parts of video clips recorded in AVCHD format Lite. Content recorded in AVCHD Lite can be burned directly onto a DVD disc or the software can convert content in MPEG2 format. The software also integrates the function of face recognition, which recognizes faces in the recorded images stored on the computer, making the organization and archiving of pictures with a specific person much easier. In addition, the films can be uploaded directly to YouTube.
Product Details
3rd times a charm, a Standing "O" for ZS3! 5
I have owned two before digital cameras, the first was a Canon that took good pictures, but it was too large for Pocket around and AA batteries for power. The second was a Sony Cybershot DSC-W150 which was crappy, blurry pictures in low light. Needless to say I felt an upgrade was in order.
So I'm going on a trip on the East Coast next month. My boyfriend and I are avid baseball fans. One problem: as we have not always great places, taking close-up pictures of baseball players is a real pain with 99% of compact point and shoot there. This is because the size of the camera enable 5X optical zoom. You can combine this with digital zoom, but I need not tell you how terrible it looks pixilated. Thus, my conundrum. I really wanted a compact camera with a pocket lens optic long distance without having to lug around an expensive digital SLR.
Enter the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. When I read the specs, I was in awe. 10 megapixels, 12X optical zoom. Here are the softest part of the zoom, if you plan to use small amounts of prints (4X6), you can quickly adjust the camera megapixel (MP) count from 10 to 7, 5 and 3 to yield maximum Optical Zoom 14.3, 17.1, and 21.4 honorably, without much loss of detail on the prints. I wish Panasonic would have allowed the player to control the number of MP automatically when you zoom, but this disorder is not too much to change the settings manually MP from the quick menu.
Another interesting feature: the screen of the camera is fine at 460,000 pixels, twice the number as the rival Canon Powershot SX200 IS (more information on this camera later). From the moment you see your first picture, you will quickly notice how pictures look sharper on this camera. It's a nice comfort to look at pictures on the camera in a way closer to the quality actually be seen when viewing on the computer (and possibly print them).
I also want to give kudos for the Panasonic build quality and compactness of this camera. The ZS3 is a replacement for the popular model TZ5, which was 9MP and 10x optical zoom. So they increased the resolution and added a goal of broader scope, and reduces the size by 4 inch cubes. Specs aside, I was more than satisfied that this unit will comfortably fit into my jeans pocket. It is a little larger than ultra-compact for sure, but not objectionably so. Note that the SX200 is a full 2.0 cubic inches thick, another reason why I spent the Canon. Here are some more reasons the Canon is far: the Canon has a cheesy looking flash flash popup that exceeds the top of the camera, whether you use or not (bad design decision). It is under design life of the battery as the Lumix. In addition, while shooting video, the Canon does not allow you to use the optical zoom.
Photo quality on the Lumix is excellent, although I have samples of cracking around my place so far. However, I took quite a few pictures in low light and maximum zoom levels to try to get a bad shot. So far, there has not be found. I'll put it to the test more when I travel next month, but I am very happy so far. As for the video shoot, I sampled a bit and it seems pretty solid. The camera gives you the choice of shooting video in the AVCHD boasted Lite (ideal for watching on your TV in HD with an optional mini HDMI cable standard), or JPEG if you prefer to send video clips to friends. Model this year also added stereo sound on video playback compared to the effort of mono last year. One thing I find a bit strange, the zoom is incredibly slow when shooting video. I assume that Panasonic has tried to give the user a more controlled, deliberate zoom, but unlike the photo Snappy zoom is a bit slow for my taste.
Some other minor quibbles: the wheel that controls the shooting mode is extremely loose. If you gently rub against something (a camera bag, your pocket), there are good chances that moves. When you turn on the camera, it will be digitally tell you what mode you're in, but it's still annoying when it happens by accident. Secondly, when you do a quick zoom on an object, it appears to blur the screen of the camera until the shutter button is pressed. There are ways to focus continually subject when zooming, but it drains the battery life of the camera faster. It would be nice if this feature has been incorporated automatically without such a sacrifice.
Also, I'm not a big fan of PhotofunStudio included software comes with this device, because there are other more compelling programs to view, edit and print photos (like Canon ZoomBrowser best program). Finally, this is not the camera to buy if you're in manual controls. There are a ton of preset scenes that can be used (night, portrait, baby, sunset, food, etc.), and you can adjust items such as flash, white balance and ISO max level, but supposed to be a simple point and shoot for casual shooters. Note that the Lumix has an intelligent auto mode (IA) that will analyze shooting conditions and take the stage right, flash and exposure settings without any user. This camera screams simplicity but there are plenty of tweaking on the normal and scene modes to keep the vast majority of amateur photographers happy.
Regardless of these nitpick, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 is an impressive device, unbeatable for those who want the best of both worlds: a big zoom compact. It's a bit expensive at $ 399, but you get a lot of camera for your hard earned money. I have no doubt that my third digital camera is a great buy and a staple in the long term for my trips.
Oh my God, what a camera! 5
I have a pro friend who got a copy of this notice for a couple of days. He let me use it for one of them, as he has not shot with a point and shoot in a long time. I ordered mine in the first hour. What a camera. The zoom on this baby is amazing. He has a true wide angle and long range. Pictures on both ends of the range are sharp and have good color saturation. I almost drooled when I printed samples. They are flat the best point and shoot JPEG images that I had the pleasure to take. The raw files would be nice, but are not available, neither is much in the way of manual exposure control. As a bit of a control freak, I thought it would be a problem, but honestly, how intelligent selection of Panasonic is brilliant to get good, the net exposure. Development is rapid, even in low light. Flash seems to be very good or superior, or horrible. I took 400 pictures and a short film on my first trip and the battery still had juice. Face detection, it was as fast and accurate. Holding the camera in hand, pointing it in the general direction of people on the street without anyone noticing obtained by systematically favoring good. Oh, the image stabilization works well, too.
The camera is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, but unless you wear heavy denim is just to heavy to be comfortable. It fits better in a jacket pocket or a jacket, though. The compact has certainly improved performance in low light since I bought my last. I am perfectly usable shots at ISO 400. A key bit of noise and they print fine at 11x14. At ISO 1600, you can always use a Flickr image size, again with a race through a transformer noise Noise Ninja.
He has a new video mode that uses half the normal memory mov files it also supports. But to find their location on the map is a bit of a scavenger hunt first. They are also a pain to deal with. I ran a program to convert them into H.264. This makes editing easier. Do it first thing. You can even use the optical zoom during filming, although the emphasis may be a little slow. The videos are much better than the Flip is all I have for movies.
Great zoom, great pictures, great lens size reasonable, scary accurate method of automatic switching, wow!. If she had a little more manual control, it would be better, then again, I have hundreds of really nice images. So no complaints.
Excellent zoom and features, has chosen this course IS5 the Canon PowerShot SX200
Even if I have a Nikon D80 DSLR, I needed a more compact point and shoot replacement for my Canon S60 camera aging batteries die. After reading some reviews and a visit to a local camera store, I decided to choose the ZS3 over competitors Canon SX200 IS with very similar characteristics. Although the Canon is more familiar to me and has more manual features, the compact size of the Panasonic with better battery life, robust video features and the fact that it is still manufactured in Japan (versus the Canon is now made in China) won on the Canon for me personally (you may want to try both to decide for yourself). So far I have been very happy with this versatile machine - screen is large and bright, facial recognition is being treated, the zoom is remarkable for a camera of its size and video quality is excellent for a camera. Only downside is that, as used camera store said - engines autofocus inside the Panasonics seem to be strong enough - ie if you aim the camera around of chance, can you hear the motor whirling away as it refocuses on potential targets. I enjoyed this purchase and I would recommend this unit to anyone seeking an easy-to-point use of high quality and shoot with 12x optical zoom.
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