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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3K
Like its predecessor, the Lumix DMC-TZ5, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-ZS3 offers an interesting combination of features, including a 12x zoom lens and 720p AVCHD video capture, in an attractive, compact body.

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AVCHD LiteThe ZS3 records HD motion images with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD Lite (MPEG-4/ H.264), which achieves higher image quality and stores less data than the conventional Motion JPEG.

Zoom-in movieYou can zoom in and out while shooting motion images.

Stereo micThe world's first compact camera to feature Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, the ZS3 records dynamic, true-to-life audio that brings out the power of the HD images.

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

PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD EditionThis software (included with the camera) makes it easy to view and edit the AVCHD Lite motion images.

HDMI output and VIERA LinkJust connect the camera to an HDTV using a single HDMI mini cable (purchased separately), and it's even easy to enjoy slideshow in which both still and motion images integrated in the recorded timeline. If you have a VIERA TV, you can control the camera's playback functions with VIERA's remote control unit.

iA modeJust 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.

25mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lensThe 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.

Specifications
Camera Type Super Zoom

Series ZS

Model Year 2009

IntelligentAutoModeFace 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

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

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 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.)

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

Optical Image StabilizerMEGA O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/ Mode2)

Conversion Lens Compatibility No

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

Focus Range Display Yes

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 Compensation1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV

Backlight Compensation Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)

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

Light MeteringIntelligent 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

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

Shutter Speed/Shutter System 8-1/2000 sec Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.

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

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

Built-in Memory approx. 45MB

Scene Mode Help Screen 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 Monitor3.0", 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

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

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

MicrophoneStereo, Wind-cut: on/off

Speaker Yes

InterfaceminiHDMI, USB2.0 High speed / AV Output (Stereo Type, NTSC) / DC Input (requires optional Multi-Adapter)

Viera Link Yes

PowerID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 940mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)

Battery Life Up to 300 pictures (CIPA Standard)

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

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