Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Test (Bridge Camera)


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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3
Test score: A Excellent
The score of A is reached using 11 different tests on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 (s).
Average score of all digital cameras: B.
Product specs: Camera Type: Bridge Camera; Resolution: 7.2 MP; Optical Zoom: 10x; Weight: 232g; Memory Card Type: MultiMedia Card (MMC), SDHC Card, SD Card; LCD Screen Size: 3"; Features: Image Stabilisation, ... more info
 
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TrustedReviews
Publication date 2/2008
Single test
9 out of 10 points Value for money: 8 out of 10 points "Recommended"
"... With solid build quality, fast performance, comfortable handling, simple operation, a massively useful zoom range all topped off with excellent picture quality, it's no wonder that the TZ3 has been such a big hit ..."
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ThinkCamera
Publication date 11/2007
Single test
8 out of 10 points Value for money: 9 out of 10 points
"... That huge zoom is excellent, and if you are posting your images up to a blog and never once intend on making huge prints out of high ISO shots, it's the ideal travel companion."
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Computer Buyer & Upgrades
Issue 12/2007
Single test
"excellent" (4 out of 5 stars) Value for money: 4 out of 5 stars "Recommended"
"... The versatile lens, which has optical image stabilisation to avoid blue due to camera shake, allowed us to compose much more attractive shots than would be possible with a 3x zoom."
 
Computer Shopper
Issue 12/2007
Position 6/12 in test
5 out of 5 stars "Best Buy"
".... It's the priciest camera here but the stabilised 10x zoom lens is well worth paying for."
 
EISA Awards
Publication date 9/2007
Single test
without final score Best Product 2007-2008
"... The AF system is fast and responsive, while the optical image stabilizer permits using the telephoto settings without a tripod. ..."
 
Cameras.co.uk
Publication date 6/2007
Single test
82 out of 100 points Value for money: 8 out of 10 points
"... It has a long zoom lens, images stabilisation and a wide angle lens. It is pretty straightforward and easy to use. One of the biggest selling points of the camera is its compact body size."
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 bridge camera seems to have set itself up as the one to beat, coming out on top in a group test in TIPA - European Photo & Imaging Awards and EISA Awards magazines.


In issue (12/2007) of Computer Shopper, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 bridge camera managed a fairly positive rating, achieving a score of 5 out of 5 stars.
The bridge camera was tested in 13 different magazines and gave reviewers little cause to complain, achieving fair results accross the board.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 scored highest in Computer act!ve online magazine (5/2007) with an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Digital Photography Review online magazine (4/2007), gave the product its lowest score; a rating of "Recommended", which says a lot about its quality.
The "Recommended" (What Digital Camera 5/2007), "Editor's Choice" (MacWorld 7/2007), and "Best Buy" (Computer Shopper 12/2007) awards act as further honours for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3.