Panasonic Lumix

Panasonic created a winner in the point and shoot "zoom" category with the Lumix DMC-TZ5. Almost a year later, we were given the Lumix DMC-ZS1 and the DMC-ZS3. (In the European Union market is known as the TZ6 and TZ7 respectively. Am I alone in thinking that the continuation of the "TZ" of the mark would logical sense? And why no ZS2?)

This article will compare and ZS3 Lumix ZS1.

Beginning with the basic specifications that are identical in both chambers:

10.1 megapixels
12x Zoom Range (25-300mm)
The stabilization optical image
ISO Range 80-6400
27 scene with Intelligent Auto
Highest image quality score between the Covenants Digital with similar characteristics (DPReview.com)

The characteristics that are different (vs. ZS1 ZS3):

LCD – 2.7 "(230k resolution) 3.0" (460k)
Image Sensor – 1/2.5 "vs 1/2.33"
Video – 848×480 30fps video w / audio video monkey vs 720p 60fps w / stereo sound

These 3 features add a little more from $ 100 to the price tag of ZS3. Yet, despite the $ $ $, the Lumix ZS3 sold more than his cousin ZS1 by a wide margin. Why?

The reason is that most digital compact camera users are now very comfortable with using your "point and shoot" camcorder for their basic needs. And the difference in this feature is important when you consider many people are watching TV in high definition big screen.

The other big difference is the LCD. While 0.3 "does not seem that much, when added to twice the pixel resolution (230,000 versus 460,000), the quality of view live display and playback is important.

With regard to image quality and image printing, in a comparison test against other super zoom cameras, ZS1 and ZS3 were double winners in the DPReview.com.

The last word comes from those who have bought the camera for personal use. After all, the consumer has the final word on satisfaction.

Verifying comments users in DPReview.com and Amazon.com, both houses highly valued – at least 4.16 out of 5. In fact, Amazon, the nominal Lumix ZS1 an impressive 4.67 (out of 5).

As you make your digital camera buying decision, keep the Panasonic Lumix ZS1 and ZS3 in mind. And do not forget about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5, which has the same features as the more expensive ZS3 with respect to video and image quality (there have been some upgrades to the way video is recorded in the ZS3 that take up less storage space and give the user an option as to the recording mode, but the TZ5 video is comparable to its newer sibling). Picking up the TZ5 would produce a savings of more than $150.

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