Lumix DMC-ZX3 Camera?

[Woodsey]

Anyone got this exact model? If so any comments please?

http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/Products/LUMIX+Digital+Cameras/Stylish+Compact/DMC-ZX3/Overview/3378867/index.html

Just bought Fuji's latest model which was a bag of shit and am offloading it, don't want to be disappointed again. I know the Lumix's superzoom range is really high quality, just want to know if this translates over to the smaller range.

Also if anyone knows where to find out impartial reviews I would be grateful, am pissed off with paid magazine professionals writing good reviews because they are paid to do it.

[lazaroonie]

think panasonic are right up at the top of the compact range - lenses by leica make them first rate. the screens on the back are also really good.

[Woodsey]

think panasonic are right up at the top of the compact range - lenses by leica make them first rate. the screens on the back are also really good.

Yeah I know the super zoom range is awesome, just want to know if this translates across to their smaller sisters.........

[RED-DOG]

Why that model Andrew? It's a fantasic camera, but have a look at this one....


http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2010/02/26/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TZ10/p1

It will make your SLR obsolete.

[Woodsey]

Why that model Andrew? It's a fantasic camera, but have a look at this one....


http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2010/02/26/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TZ10/p1

It will make your SLR obsolete.

Too big Tom otherwise I would, I specifically want a smaller one. I know that range is the nuts, I just want to know if the quality translates to the smaller range minus the zoom........

[MPOWER]

I have owned a Panasonic FZ 50 for about 3 Years and it is fantastic I also have a  DMC FS42 and never had a problem with either.

Regards

M

[RED-DOG]

Why that model Andrew? It's a fantasic camera, but have a look at this one....


http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2010/02/26/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TZ10/p1

It will make your SLR obsolete.

Too big Tom otherwise I would, I specifically want a smaller one. I know that range is the nuts, I just want to know if the quality translates to the smaller range minus the zoom........

Just google Lumix DMC-ZX3 and look for the user reviews.

[Woodsey]

Why that model Andrew? It's a fantasic camera, but have a look at this one....


http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2010/02/26/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TZ10/p1

It will make your SLR obsolete.

Too big Tom otherwise I would, I specifically want a smaller one. I know that range is the nuts, I just want to know if the quality translates to the smaller range minus the zoom........

Just google Lumix DMC-ZX3 and look for the user reviews.

LOL already tried that with a camera I bought a few weeks ago and its crap. Too many of them aren't written by users but are sly promotions, I don't know which are/aren't unfortunately, hey ho...........

[rex008]

I've got a ZX1, which is older model but very similar to the ZX3 but slightly lower res. Might even have the same body, pics look identical. Very nice, like it a lot. I've had 2 canons previously, but the combination of size, a 8x zoom lens, and 25mm equivalent wide angle sold the Panasonic to me. Picture quality is very good, got lots of nice features. Does all I need it to do. But I mainly bought it because it easily fits in a pocket, tbh!

[Woodsey]

I've got a ZX1, which is older model but very similar to the ZX3 but slightly lower res. Might even have the same body, pics look identical. Very nice, like it a lot. I've had 2 canons previously, but the combination of size, a 8x zoom lens, and 25mm equivalent wide angle sold the Panasonic to me. Picture quality is very good, got lots of nice features. Does all I need it to do. But I mainly bought it because it easily fits in a pocket, tbh!

OK cheers mate

[TightPaulFolds]

Why that model Andrew? It's a fantasic camera, but have a look at this one....


http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2010/02/26/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TZ10/p1

It will make your SLR obsolete.

GPS in a camera wtf.

Wondering if it makes an SLR obsolete, maybe. Looks like quite a limited Aperture range.

Please can we have a blonde weekly photo comp cos I am a beginner and need tipz ty.

[RED-DOG]

I have a Lumix FZ7. It's a great camera but I take all of my pics on my phone cam simply because it's always with me.


Today's phone cam effort:

1/64s
f/2.8
iso100

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[RED-DOG]

Not outstanding, but miles better than no picture at all.

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[RED-DOG]

From my walk yesterday. A photo can't do it justice though.

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[TightPaulFolds]

Nice! Miles better than my phone cam, for a smartphone its results are unacceptable really.

Got this pic last week, put 3 exposures together with photomatix but the hills are still black!

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