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Panasonic DMC-ZS3A Blue 10.1-megapixel Digital Camera
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Panasonic DMC-ZS3A Blue

10.1-megapixel Digital Camera

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Panasonic DMC-ZS3A Blue Digital Camera
Enjoy stunning photos and HD videos from 25mm wide-angle to 12x telephoto
  • 12x Optical Zoom
  • 25mm Ultra-wide Angle Lens
  • Intelligent Auto (iA) Mode
  • Venus Engine HD Processor
  • 3-inch LCD Display
  • HDMI Output
Manufacturer's Description
AVCHD format - beautiful HD images, extended shooting time
The Z3S records HD motion images at a smooth 60 frames per second with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) format, via AVCHD Lite, which stores less data than other formats and thus lets you shoot more minutes of HD motion images before running out of memory.

Stereo Mic
The world's first compact camera to feature Dolby® sound, the ZS3 records dynamic, true-to-life audio that brings out the power of the HD images. (Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories).

Wind cut function
Minimizes the distracting sound you hear from wind blowing into the mic.

YouTube™ Uploader
This software (included with the camera) makes it easy to upload your video clips to YouTube™.
(YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.)

HDMI output and VIERA Link
The ZS3 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct transmission of digital picture and sound signals. Just connect the camera to an HDTV using a single HDMI mini cable (purchased separately), and it's easy to view beautiful HD photos and motion images. If you have a VIERA HDTV, you can control the camera's playback functions with VIERA's remote control unit. (HDMI, High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC).

iA mode, for beautiful photos and movies - automatically
Just set the camera to iA mode, aim and shoot. The camera does all the rest. It automatically determines the most suitable Scene mode and helps correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems. With iA mode, it's easy to get beautiful, clear results. *In the ZS3, iA mode cannot be used when shooting motion images.

25mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optical zoom
The ZS3 packs a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optical zoom into a compact body. This versatile photographic tool lets you shoot everything from sweeping vistas at the 25mm wide-angle setting to dynamic 300mm telephoto shots. And the lens system's exquisite rendering ability lets you capture even the subtle nuances of the sights and scenes in your travels.

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Panasonic DMC-ZS3-A Blue 10.1-megapixel Digital Still Camera
 
4.5

(based on 23 reviews)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (19)
  • Large clear LCD (18)
  • Great picture quality (13)
  • Easy to set up (11)
  • Image stabilization (10)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Travel (19)
    • Family photos (18)
    • Fun (9)
    • Landscape/scenery (7)
    • Video (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual photographer (14), Photo enthusiast (8)

    Reviewed by 23 customers

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    4.0

    DMC-ZS3-A digital camera

    By Dave

    from Spokane, WA

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Good Image Stabilization
    • Great features
    • Great Zoom
    • Nice Body Color
    • Very easy to use

    Cons

    • Would like better flash

    Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Travel
    • Video

    Comments about Panasonic DMC-ZS3-A Blue 10.1-megapixel Digital Still Camera:

    Use for bothe personal and business.

    This is my 4th in this series starting with the TZ.

    Paige is awesome! One Call is awesome!

     
    5.0

    Sweet Little Camera

    By Scott C

    from Madison, Wi

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Good Image Stabilization
    • Good in Low Light
    • Great Zoom
    • Nice Body Color
    • Short Lag Time

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Indoors/Low Light
    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Sports/Action
    • Travel
    • Video
    • Weddings/Events
    • Wildlife photos

    Comments about Panasonic DMC-ZS3-A Blue 10.1-megapixel Digital Still Camera:

    what a fantastic camera. cant say enough good about it. love the HD video! also a treat pluging into my panasonic viera 50" plasma! great price [...] very happy with my purchase.

     
    5.0

    This is the Best CAMERA I have owned!!!

    By zurieattack

    from portland, or

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Good Image Quality
    • Good Image Stabilization
    • Good in Low Light
    • Great Zoom
    • Large Clear LCD
    • Nice Body Color
    • Short Lag Time
    • Small / Compact

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Sports/Action
      • Travel
      • Video
      • Weddings/Events
      • Wildlife photos

      Comments about Panasonic DMC-ZS3-A Blue 10.1-megapixel Digital Still Camera:

      PERFECT!

       
      5.0

      Sweet Little Camera

      By Scott C

      from Madison, Wi

      About Me Casual Photographer

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Good Image Quality
      • Good Image Stabilization
      • Good in Low Light
      • Great Zoom
      • Large Clear LCD
      • Nice Body Color
      • Short Lag Time
      • Small / Compact

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Family Photos
        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Sports/Action
        • Travel
        • Video
        • Weddings/Events
        • Wildlife photos

        Comments about Panasonic DMC-ZS3-A Blue 10.1-megapixel Digital Still Camera:

        what a fantastic camera. cant say enough good about it. love the HD video! also a treat pluging into my panasonic viera 50" plasma! great price [...] very happy with my purchase.

         
        4.0

        Great camera

        By BIG T

        from Paris, Ky

        About Me Casual Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Good Image Quality
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Good in Low Light
        • Great Zoom
        • Large Clear LCD
        • Short Lag Time
        • Small / Compact

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Family Photos
          • Indoors/Low Light
          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Sports/Action

          Comments about Panasonic DMC-ZS3-A Blue 10.1-megapixel Digital Still Camera:

          this camera was suggested to me by a professional photographer. I had a cannon power shot that was only good on close shota and good light. The Lumix was recommended and it performs as advertised.

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           General Features
           AC Adapter DMW-AC5
           Aperture f/3.3-4.9
           Color Blue, Black
           Compatible Battery DMW-BCG10
           Continuous Advance (fps) 1.8
           Focus Modes Normal, Macro, Infinity Mode, Face Detection, AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator, 11 Points AF
           Image Format JPEG
           Scene Modes Sunset, Sports, Self-Portrait, Portrait, Party, Night portrait, Night Scene, Kids & Pets, Gourmet, Fireworks, Candle, Beach/Snow
           Still Image Resolution (Max.) 3648 x 2736
           White Balance White Set, Shade, Halogen, Daylight, Cloudy, Auto
           Digital Zoom 4
           Effective Megapixel Count 10.1
           Flash Slow Synchro, On, Off, Built-in with Red Eye Reducer, Automatic
           Image Stabilization Optical Image Stabilization, MEGA O.I.S
           LCD Display Size (Inches) 3.0
           Optical Zoom 12
           Removable Memory Type Secure Digital, SDHC, MultiMedia Card
           Self Timer 2 Seconds, 10 Seconds
           Sensitivity ISO 80-3200
           Shutter Speed 8-1/2,000
           Inputs / Outputs
           Analog Audio / Video (Mini) Yes
           HDMI Mini Yes
           USB Port Yes
           Built-Ins
           Built-in Memory 45 MB
           Dimensions
           Weight (Pounds) .5
           Depth (Inches) 1.3
           Height (Inches) 2.4
           Width (Inches) 4.1
          Detailed Specifications:
        • Camera Type: Super Zoom

        • Intelligent Auto (iA) Mode: Face Recognition (Still), Optical Image Stabilizer (Still & Movie), Intelligent ISO Control: (Still & Movie), Face Detection (Still), Intelligent Scene Selector (Still - Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro; Movie

        • Camera Effective Pixels: 10.1 Megapixels

        • Optical Image Stabilizer: MEGA O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/ Mode2)

        • Optical Zoom: 12x

        • Image Sensor: 1/2.33-inch / 12.7 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter

        • Image Sensor Size: 1/2.33-inch

        • Extra Optical Zoom: 14.3x (4:3 / 7M), 17.1x (4:3 / 5M), 21.4x (under 3M)

        • Digital Zoom 1: 4x, ( Max. 48.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ), (Max.85.5x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)

        • Focal Length: f=4.1-49.2mm (25-300mm in 35mm equiv.)

        • Lens: LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 10 elements in 8 groups, (2 Aspherical Lenses / 3 Aspherical surfaces, 2 ED lens)

        • Conversion Lens Compatibility: No

        • Focusing Area: Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 200cm - infinity, Macro / Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard : Wide 3cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity

        • AF Metering: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt HS / 1pt / Spot

        • Focus: Normal / Macro, Continuous AF (On / Off), AF Tracking (On / Off), Quick AF (On / Off)

        • AF Assist Lamp: Yes

        • ISO Sensitivity: Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )

        • White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Highspeed Burst, Photo Frame mode)

        • Exposure: Program AE

        • Exposure Compensation: 1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV

        • Backlight Compensation: Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)

        • Auto Bracketing (AE): +/- 1/3 EV ~ 1EV step, 3 frames

        • Light Metering: Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot

        • Dedicated Button/Mode Switch: [Recording] / [Playback]

        • Shooting Mode: (Mode Dial)/Rec. Mode Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, MySCN, SCN, Motion Picture

        • Scene Modes Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo

        • Shutter Speed/Shutter System: 8 - 1/2,000 sec., Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec.

        • Self Timer: 2sec, 10sec

        • Auto Review: 1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold

        • Review: Yes

        • Picture Adjustment: No

        • Color Effect Mode: No

        • Color Mode: Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm

        • Recording Format: Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21), Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG

        • Image Quality: Fine/Standard

        • 4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image): 3648 x 2736 (10M) / 3072 x 2304 (7M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 1600 x 1200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ)

        • 3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image): 3776 x 2520 (9.5M) / 3168x2112 (6.5M EZ/2656x1768 (4.5M EZ) / 2112x1408 (3M EZ) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ)

        • 16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image): 3968 x 2232 (9M) / 3328x1872 (6M EZ), / 2784x1568 (4.5M EZ) / 2208x1248 ?2.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ)

        • Motion Image (4:3 Aspect Ratio) VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG)

        • QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)

        • Motion Image (16:9 Aspect Ratio) WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)

        • Unlimited Consecutive Shooting 2: 1.8 frames/sec

        • Intelligent Exposure: Still & Movie

        • Digital Red Eye Correction: Yes

        • Easy Zoom/Zoom Resume/Motion Zoom: No/Yes/No

        • Still Image Recording with Audio: 5 seconds

        • Audio Dubbing: Maximum of 10 Seconds

        • Real-time Histograms: Yes

        • Composition Guide Lines: Yes (2 patterns)

        • Built-in Memory: approx. 45MB

        • Scene Mode Help Screen: Yes

        • Flip Animation: No

        • Travel Date/World Time: Yes/Yes

        • Text Stamp/Date Stamp: Yes

        • Built-in Flash Type/Mode: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 0.6 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.6m (Tele/ISO Auto)

        • External Flash: No

        • Viewfinder: No

        • LCD Monitor: 3.0", 3:2 Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (460K dots)

        • Field of View : approx. 100%

        • AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode

        • Playback Mode: Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Favorites Playback

        • OSD Language: English, Spanish

        • Recording Media: Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (Still image only)

        • Microphone: Stereo, Wind-cut: on/off

        • Speaker: Yes

        • Interface: miniHDMI, USB2.0 High speed / AV Output (Stereo Type, NTSC) /

        • DC Input: (requires optional Multi-Adapter)

        • Power Supply: ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 940mAh) (Included)

        • AC Adaptor: (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)

        • Battery Life 3: Up to 300 pictures (CIPA Standard)

        • Included Software: PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver, QuickTime

        • Standard Accessories: Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery carrying case, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM

        • Multi-Exposure: No

        • Multi-Aspect: Yes

        • Color Bracketing: No

        • Motion Image HD?16:9 Aspect Ratio): 1280x720 pixels 30fps

        • 2-Speed Zoom: Yes

        • Aperture: F3.3 - 4.9 / Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 - 6.3 (W) / F4.9 - 6.3 (T))

        • Focus Range Display: Yes

        • Max Auto ISO Setting: No

        • Quick Menu: Yes

        • Continuous Shooting: Mode Full-Resolution Image, 2.5 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 images (Fine Mode), High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 6 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)

        • Focus Icon Select: Yes

        • Optical Zoom in Motion Picture: Yes

        • Macro Zoom: Yes

        • Orientation Detector: Yes

        • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9

        • Touch Zoom: No

        • Thumbnails/Zoomed Playback: 12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x

        • Calendar Display/Dual-Image Playback: Yes / No

        • Set Favorites/Rotate Image: Yes / No

        • Playback Still Images with Audio: Yes

        • Playback Motion Picture: Yes (Motion JPEG/AVCHD Lite)

        • Slideshow Mode: All Still Images / Favorites / Category

        • BGM Effect: (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)

        • Show Histogram: Yes

        • Show Highlights: No

        • Delete Image: Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites

        • DPOF Print: Setting/Set Production Yes / Yes

        • Resize/Trim/Aspect Conv./Leveling: Yes / Yes / No / No

        • PictBridge Support: Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF

        • iA Direct Button: No

        • Mode Button: No

        • Movie Scene Mode: Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Food, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Beach & Surf, Snow, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, Underwater

        • AVCHD Lite REC NTSC

        • One-Touch Movie Button: Yes

        • Water Proof: No

        • Dust Proof: No

        • Shock Proof: No

        • LED Illumination: No

        • Viera Link: Yes

        • HDMI Output Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p

        • Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo Creator

        • Movie REC Guide: Yes

        • Wind-Cut in Motion Picture: Yes

        • Motion Image (HD Movie): 1280x720, 60P(CCD output is 30p)

        • (AVCHD Lite, SH: 17Mbps / H:13Mbps / L:9Mbps )

        • / 30fps (Motion JPEG)

        • Dimensions (H x W x D): 2.35" x 4.07" x 1.29"

        • Weight Approx.: 0.45 lbs



        • Footnotes
          1. As digital magnification increases, resolution significantly decreases.
          2. Number of shots may vary depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression. The consecutive shooting speed varies depending on the memory card or the built-in memory.
          3. Shooting conditions: 73.4°F with 50% humidity;LCD On; Using an SD Memory Card; Starting to shoot 30 seconds after turning on the power; Shooting once every 30 seconds with the flash in full operation for every other shot; Changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide, or wide to telephoto, for each shot; Temporarily turning the power off after each 10 shots (long enough to lower the battery temperature. For DMC-LC1: Shooting once every 30 seconds, flash in operation for every shot, 77°F(25°C) ambient temperature.

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