Panasonic DMC-ZS3 - 12x Optical Digital Camera

The Panasonic DMC-ZS3 has a very good HD movie mode (1280 x 720) and allows you to use the optical zoom and optical image stabilization while recording. It also records in stereo sound and includes an HDMI output for viewing recordings on an HDTV. Aside from its excellent movie recording capabilities, this is a terrific all-around camera that does nearly everything well. It’s extremely versatile because of its 12x optical zoom lens, which offers a range of 25-300mm, yet is small enough to fit into a pocket.




The DMC-ZS3 offers excellent image quality, fast performance, and a very impressive high-resolution 3.0” LCD display. It also features optical image stabilization, which is very effective for reducing blur and improving low-light shots. This camera is remarkably easy to use and produces great results when set to Intelligent Auto mode; the Face Detection technology also works very well. More experienced users will be frustrated by the lack of manual controls, but the DMC-ZS3 is still a camera that photo enthusiasts will love to use when they don’t want to carry an SLR. If you’re seeking a compact ultra-zoom camera with an excellent movie mode, this one should be at the top of the list.







Panasonic DMC-ZS3 Specs:

Manufacturer:Panasonic
Part Number:DMC-ZS3R
General
Product Type Digital camera - Compact
Width 4.1 in
Depth 1.3 in
Height 2.4 in
Weight7.2 oz
Enclosure Color Red
Main Features
Resolution 10.1 megapixels
Color Support Color
Total Pixels 12,700,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution10,100,000 pixels
Light Sensitivity ISO 80 , ISO 100 , ISO 200 , ISO 400 , ISO 800 , ISO 1600 , ISO 3200 , ISO auto , ISO auto (1600-6400)
Digital Zoom 4 x
Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
Shooting Programs Pet , Food , Snow , Baby1 , Baby2 , Beach , Candle , Sunset , Scenery , Pin hole , Fireworks , Low light , Soft skin , Transform , Film grain , Starry sky , Underwater , Night scene , Sports mode , Aerial photo , Beach & surf , Party/indoor , Portrait mode , Self-portrait , Hi-speed burst , Night portrait , High sensitivity
Special Effects Cool , Warm , Sepia , Vivid , Natural , Black & White
Image StabilizerOptical (MEGA O.I.S.)
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec
Exposure Metering Spot , Multi-segment , Center-weighted
Exposure ModesProgram , Automatic
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
Face Detection Yes
White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
White Balance Presets Shade , Cloudy , Halogen , Daylight
Digital Video Format QuickTime , AVCHD Lite
Still Image FormatJPEG
TV Tuner None
Video Capture QuickTime - 640 x 480 , QuickTime - 320 x 240 , QuickTime - 848 x 480 , AVCHD Lite - 1280 x 720
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash MemoryMultiMediaCard , SD Memory Card
Integrated Memory 45 MB
Floppy Drive None
Image Storage JPEG 3648 x 2736 , JPEG 3072 x 2304 , JPEG 2560 x 1920 , JPEG 2048 x 1536 , JPEG 1600 x 1200 , JPEG 640 x 480 , JPEG 3776 x 2520 , JPEG 3168 x 2112 , JPEG 2656 x 1768 , JPEG 2112 x 1408 , JPEG 2048 x 1360 , JPEG 3968 x 2232 , JPEG 3328 x 1872 , JPEG 2784 x 1568 , JPEG 2208 x 1248 , JPEG 1920 x 1080
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesAuto mode , Fill-in mode , Slow synchro , Flash OFF mode , Red-eye reduction
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Effective Flash Range 2 ft - 17.4 ft
Features AF illuminator
Lens System
Type Zoom lens - 4.1 mm - 49.2 mm - F/3.3-4.9
Focal Length 4.1 mm - 49.2 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 25 - 300 mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
Min Focus Range 19.7 in
Macro Focus Range 3cm
Lens Aperture F/3.3-4.9
Optical Zoom12 x
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Lens Construction 8 group(s) / 10 element(s)
Lens Manufacturer Leica
Features ED glass , Aspherical lens , Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 2 sec , 10 sec
Additional Features DPOF support , Direct print , Audio dubbing , Face detection , Audio recording , Date/time stamp , Built-in speaker , Cropping an image , Histogram display , Resizing an image , Exif Print support , PictBridge support , Built-in help guide , YouTube capture mode , In-camera red-eye fix , USB 2.0 compatibility , Backlight compensation , Digital image rotation , RGB primary color filter , Intelligent Scene Selector , Camera orientation detection
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type None
Display
Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
Display Form Factor Built-in
Display Format 460,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
Type None
Microphone
Type Microphone - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction
Connections
Connector Type 1 x USB , 1 x Composite video/audio output , 1 x HDMI output , 1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
Software Drivers & Utilities , ArcSoft Panorama Maker , ArcSoft MediaImpression , Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0
System Requirements for PC Connection
Peripheral Devices USB port , CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories Hand strap , Battery case
Cables Included USB cable , A/V cable
Power
Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 940 mAh ( Included )
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