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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Posted to Digital Cameras 2009-06-18

This Compact digital camera from Panasonic will give you a 12x optical zoom and a 3.0 inch LCD screen. The 10.1 megapixels will be important to consider as well.

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Product Summary
10.1 megapixel, iA (Intelligent Auto Mode), Leica DC Vario-Elmar Lens, Venus Engine HD

READ THE REVIEW          3.8 out of 5

Partner Information
Partner Product Link: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Digital Camera (Silver)
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Main Details
Product Type(P/DCMRS) Compact
Barcode n/a
Notes 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 -
Production Year 2009
Sensor Chip
Effective Pixels 10.1
Aspect Ratio(P/DCMRS) 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9
Maximum Resolution 3648 x 2736
Minimum Resolution 4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 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) Motion Image (16:9 Aspect Ratio): WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
Sensor 12.7
Sensor Size 1/2.33-inch
Viewfinder
Viewfinder n/a
Body
ISO Rating Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
Aperture Priority No
Built-in Flash Yes
Continuous Drive 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)
Digital Zoom Yes up to 4x
Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
External Flash n/a
Flash Guide Number 0.6 ~ 5.3 m [W] / 1.0 ~ 3.6 m [T]
Flash Modes 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)
Image Effects Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
Internal Memory Yes
Maximum Shutter 1/2000 sec
Metering Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot
Minimum Shutter 60sec.
PicBridge Compatible n/a
Quality Levels Fine/Standard
Self Timer 2sec, 10sec
Shutter Priority No
Time-lapse Recording No
Tripod Mount Yes
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)
Lens
Optical Zoom 12x
Aperture Range F3.3 ~ 4.9
Lens Thread n/a
Zoom Tele 300 mm
Zoom Wide 25mm
Focal Length Multiplier No
LCD Monitor
LCD Size 3.0
LCD Pixels 460,000
Focus
AF Normal / Macro, Continuous AF (On / Off), AF Tracking (On / Off), Quick AF (On / Off)
Auto Focus Type Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt HS / 1pt / Spot
Macro Focus Range Wide 3cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity
Manual Focus No
Normal Focus Range Wide 50cm/ Tele 200cm - infinity
Record Modes
Broadcast Type NTSC
Compressed Format JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21)
Media Type Built-in Memory SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card MultiMediaCard (Still image only)
Movie Mode QuickTime Motion JPEG Motion Image HD (16:9 Aspect Ratio) 1280x720 pixels 30fps
Movie Mode with Sound Yes
Shooting 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
Uncompressed Format No
Playback Modes
Playback Functions Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Favorites Playback
Power
AC Adapter AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
Battery size/type ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 940mAh) (Included)
Physical Dimensions
Depth (Inch) 1.29
Height (Inch) 2.35
Width (Inch) 4.07
Depth (mm) 32.8
Height (mm) 59.6
Width (mm) 103.3
Weight (g) 206
Weight (oz) 7.2
Supplied Accessories
Included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0 ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker) USB Driver, QuickTime
Storage Included approx. 45MB internal
Accessories
Included Accessories Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery carrying case, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM
Optional Accessories n/a
Remote Control No
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