Panasonic - Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera Reviews

Choosing a digital camera usually involves substantial compromise.

If you plan to use the camera very often (daily), you probably want it to be small.  But, small often means limiting the zoom to 3x - 4x.

If you like to shoot unobserved you need a longer zoom and this usually adds significant size.

Like to shoot landscapes?  Or, perhaps indoor events?  Well then a true wide-angle lens is probably what you need, but then you'll probably lose on the telephoto end of your zoom.

But what if you want it all?

That's right.  I want a small camera (small enough to put in my pocket), with a true wide-angle...

I was in the market for a digital camera with a higher than your average 3x optical zoom.  After reading numerous reviews, I settled on the TZ-3.  As an amateur photographer, there is little that disappoints me about this camera. 

This camera has quite a bit of power and several features, all packaged into a pretty small bundle.  Granted, it's not as compact as many of the cameras on the market with your average optical zoom, but I've found it to be a lot better for taking photographs of nature.

As with all cameras, the more you zoom in, the more pictures can be distorted by movement.  This...

I'm not a real photographer, so not having manual controls on this little camera is not a problem, as far as I am concerned. What I wanted was a small camera I could keep handy in my purse, that would give a good zoom photo with good clarity. Cheaper point-and-shoot cameras did not have nearly the high quality zoom feature of this little guy, so for me, the extra money was well spent.

While this camera is not fabulous for taking photos in low light, it has a very efficient little built in flash. I have found that the photos of pets or my granddaughter or scenic shots have turned out very well...

I found this product at Costco three weeks before Christmas.  It meant to be a gift for my wife but we both use it.  Comared with other digital crama on display, the price seems a little bit high to us.  However, after reviewed we determined it is a good product.

 After we bought it and got home, we started to shoot pictures.  It is very easy to operate and the pictures turned out to be super.

 I highly recommend to professionals and amateurs.

Before leaving for a year abroad in France, I decided that it was time to invest in a digital camera.  I knew that I would be doing a lot of traveling, and was looking for something that was light weight, sturdy, and took great pictures.  That's exactly what I found with this camera.  While it's a little larger than most, I liked that I could get a good grip on the camera and not have to worry about it being smushed or josteled in my bag.  The pictures are incredible -- I never dreamed that I would get such good quality photos from a non-professional camera.  The camera's zoom is awesome for...

Initially I started with the Panasonic DMC-TZ1 which is a good product.  When the megapixels went to 7 I decided to upgrade and I haven't been one bit sorry.  This model has more features, specifically the menu set-up.  Much easier to use.  I have always loved the 10X zoom feature.  I've had many compliments on my photography in all modes ,but especially the Macro mode.

 The anti-shake is a great feature. 

I've let several people use my camera and they have been so pleased with its performace and simplicity that they purchased one for themselves.