Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ3 - Avis d'experts

Résumé : It shoots far and it shoots wide. Could the TZ3 be the ultimate pocket snapper or is Panasonic trying to cram too much in?

Points forts : Unique wide angle and super zoom, fairly compact

Points faibles : Detail sapping noise reduction, lacklustre colours

Résumé : The Panasonic Lumix TZ3 is the sophomore version to last year’s ultra-zoom compact TZ1.

Points forts : 10x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization, Nice LCD size and resolution, Three aspect ratios, Wide video shooting, Plenty of scene modes including a Baby mode

Points faibles : Tiny buttons on the back of the camera, Harsh Flash, Weight of a half a pound versus lighter point-and-shoots, Limited manual controls

Conclusion : As the follow-up camera to the TZ1, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 offers many improvements. Panasonic added an Intelligent ISO Control system, Clipboard function, wider focal length and higher ISO sensitivity. The Panasonic TZ3 fills a niche market of

Résumé : Battery life is the only downside to this excellent compact camera.

Conclusion : But these are foibles you can live with. It takes great pictures, and while it's bulkier than an IXUS 65 the superior lens, magnification and image stabiliser make it a great alternative.

Résumé : Compared to the TZ1, there are considerable improvements; a big 3 inch screen, 28 mm wide angle with 3 formats, and especially a better noise control. Besides colors that are a little to flashy, the quality of images is in net progression.

Points forts : - 10x stabilized zoom, - Good noise control up to 400 ISO., - Big high quality LCD screen, - Simple use, - Wide angle in three formats; 16/9, 3/2 et 4/3

Points faibles : - No manual adjustment, - Significant smoothing out of details beyond 400 ISO, - No zoom in video mode

Résumé : With beauty from almost all angles, the most beautiful quality of the Panasonic TZ3 is the quality of its lens, and thus its images. We found the TZ3's controls to be a little less impressive, at least in terms of their look and feel; the good news is tha

Points forts : 10x optical zoom with true 28mm wide angle, Almost distortion-free lens, Compact body for zoom range, Optical image stabilization, Sturdy build, Big, high resolution 3-inch LCD, Easy to Use, Simple mode for handing the camera off to the less experienced i

Points faibles : Anti-noise processing muddles detail, especially in reds, High contrast in harsh outdoor images, Somewhat subdued color compared to other cameras in this class, Limited low-light abilities, Flash coverage is uneven at wide angle, and insufficient at telep

Conclusion : The worthy successor to the Panasonic DMC-TZ1, the 7.2 megapixel DMC-TZ3, offers many of the TZ1's benefits including a 10x Leica-branded optical zoom lens and Panasonic's signature Optical Image Stabilization (MEGA O.I.S.). But the TZ3's 10x optical zoom