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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

1794 reviews

May, 2024

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usability (143)
portability (114)
zoom (99)
image quality (74)
lens (73)

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shutter (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1794 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the performance and image quality are on the whole positive. The zoom and portability are also mentioned favorably. There are mixed views on the energy efficiency and focus, while some have doubts about the shutter.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 204 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 467 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the performance and image quality. The zoom and portability also get good feedback, whereas views about the energy efficiency and focus are mixed. There are some critical opinions about the shutter.

usability, portability, zoom, image quality, performance

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic Lumix TZ3

Better late than not at all, Cliff finally catches up with Panasonic's star super-zoom compact.

The Panasonic Lumix TZ3 is sold as the perfect travel snapshot camera, and it delivers in every respect. With solid build quality, fast performance, comfortable handling, simple operation, a massively useful zoom range all topped off with excellent...

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by (expertreviews.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 review

The lack of manual exposure and focus will put off creative photographers, but everyone wants to take beautiful photos - something the TZ3 excels at.

An excellent travelling companion.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Panasonic DMC-TZ3 review

It shoots far and it shoots wide. Could the TZ3 be the ultimate pocket snapper or is Panasonic trying to cram too much in?

A multi-talented, versatile compact with great zoom and handy wide-angle talents. Picture quality isn’t top notch, but otherwise the TZ3 is a top alternative to a bridge camera

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : TIPA (tipa.com)

Best Superzoom Digital Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

With a 10x Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens equivalent to 28-280mm, the small Lumix DMC-TZ3 provides a new step forward in the battle against blur. Stabilizers can compensate for camera shake, but not for the movement of the subject in low light conditions....

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by (megapixel.net (en))

Panasonic DMC-TZ3

Good image quality with good light ; 10X optical zoom ; Excellent stabilization system ; Large 3-inch monitor ; Simple to use ; Fast and responsive

Compression a bit too strong at the highest image quality ; Sensitive to noise from 400 ISO and up ; Low power flash

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (macworld.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

In the market for a digital camera to fit in your pocket? Macworld takes a look at six contenders.

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : best4reviews.com (best4reviews.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

The TZ3 is not only 'one of its kind' when it comes to digital compacts - it also stands alone as the most successful marriage to date of a long focal range and relatively compact dimensions. It feels capable of standing up to a couple of years of use...

Solid performance, good quality build, extended zoom range, fair price given the level of specification on offer

Rather uninspiring design, bulkier and weightier than more slimline compacts

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Claire Gillo (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix TZ3

Is there anything the feature packed TZ3 doesn't do?!

A fantastic choice for entry level users who demand the results given by advanced technology, without having to trouble themselves with the detail.

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : Alan Sircom (thinkcamera.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3: Review

The lowdown on Panny's 28-280mm "travel zoom" TZ3...

Big, bright LCD ; Excellent lens, with genuinely wide mode ; Rich feature set... in places ; Mega OIS works well ; Remarkably low noise

No manual mode ; Heavy noise-reduction ; Power on switch easy to use by accident ; Price Comparison ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

That's really the only downside, aside from one minor niggle. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 has mostly good controls, with most of the functionality removed to the top-mounted thumbwheel and menu system actioned from the rear Nintendo-pad buttons. The...

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Panasonic DMC-TZ3

With a 10x optical zoom from a wide 28mm angle and stuffed with features for easy picture taking, is the DMC-TZ3 a camera for the lazy? Enter Matt Grayson.

Huge 10x optical zoom; Wide 28mm lens; Optical image stabiliser

A bit weighty

The Panasonic is a very capable camera that will be able to cope with all but the most unusual situations it will have thrown at it. In some ways the camera has too many features on it referring of course to the array of scene modes. Whilst these are...

Jun, 2007

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