Lumix DMC-ZX3 Camera?

[kinboshi]

OK, if I'm going to get one of these babies is it worth my while getting one when I'm out in Vegas?  The prices look a lot cheaper over there, but then will I have to contend with a charger that doesn't work over here (I only need an adaptor for the plug I'd hope) and also if I had to return it that might pose a problem.

Thoughts?

[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........

I know you've explained this already Andrew, but the "Smaller" model is hardly any smaller... is it?

[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........

I know you've explained this already Andrew, but the "Smaller" model is hardly any smaller... is it?

Yes its quite a bit smaller. I have one now and am very pleased with it. The size difference makes it easy for me to take out for a night and put in my pocket, the TZ10 etc is quite a bit bulkier and heavier.

[Woodsey]

OK, if I'm going to get one of these babies is it worth my while getting one when I'm out in Vegas?  The prices look a lot cheaper over there, but then will I have to contend with a charger that doesn't work over here (I only need an adaptor for the plug I'd hope) and also if I had to return it that might pose a problem.

Thoughts?

£200 on amazon, I have one and am happy with it. For what you would save it ain't worth the hassle of getting a US version imo. Just thinking of the warranty etc.

[kinboshi]

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........

I know you've explained this already Andrew, but the "Smaller" model is hardly any smaller... is it?

I think he literally wants it to be pocket-sized, so that he can put the phone in his trouser pocket (or shirt pocket, or somewhere) - whereas some are just a little too bulky to do that?  Same with mobile phones.  Some are small and slim enough to fit into a front jeans pocket, whereas others just don't quite fit comfortably.  It might be that one camera is a few mm deeper than the other.

That's just my guess.  I think I might be going for the TZ10 though!

Edit:  Took so long to write that, so now I look like a complete div.  Sigh...

[kinboshi]

OK, if I'm going to get one of these babies is it worth my while getting one when I'm out in Vegas?  The prices look a lot cheaper over there, but then will I have to contend with a charger that doesn't work over here (I only need an adaptor for the plug I'd hope) and also if I had to return it that might pose a problem.

Thoughts?

£200 on amazon, I have one and am happy with it. For what you would save it ain't worth the hassle of getting a US version imo. Just thinking of the warranty etc.

I'm after the TZ10 though (I think)....

The warranty thing is an issue though, or is it?  If something goes drastically wrong with the camera, will Panasonic not cover it worldwide?

[Woodsey]

OK, if I'm going to get one of these babies is it worth my while getting one when I'm out in Vegas?  The prices look a lot cheaper over there, but then will I have to contend with a charger that doesn't work over here (I only need an adaptor for the plug I'd hope) and also if I had to return it that might pose a problem.

Thoughts?

£200 on amazon, I have one and am happy with it. For what you would save it ain't worth the hassle of getting a US version imo. Just thinking of the warranty etc.

I'm after the TZ10 though (I think)....

Fair enough, its a very good camera.........

[Woodsey]

OK, if I'm going to get one of these babies is it worth my while getting one when I'm out in Vegas?  The prices look a lot cheaper over there, but then will I have to contend with a charger that doesn't work over here (I only need an adaptor for the plug I'd hope) and also if I had to return it that might pose a problem.

Thoughts?

£200 on amazon, I have one and am happy with it. For what you would save it ain't worth the hassle of getting a US version imo. Just thinking of the warranty etc.

I'm after the TZ10 though (I think)....

The warranty thing is an issue though, or is it?  If something goes drastically wrong with the camera, will Panasonic not cover it worldwide?

I have no idea. Tip about buying cameras in Vegas, there are a bunch of camera places on the strip around Harrahs area, do not pay the price they first ask they will all negotiate! I don't know if they are the cheapest or not, but don't pay the first quoted price.

[kinboshi]

Maybe I should just buy one in the UK and spend £30 more (or whatever it is) and be done with it.  I'm being too much of a nit probably.  With the hassle of buying one in the States and not having it before I go, it's probably worth spending that money.

[AndrewT]

Maybe I should just buy one in the UK and spend £30 more (or whatever it is) and be done with it.  I'm being too much of a nit probably.  With the hassle of buying one in the States and not having it before I go, it's probably worth spending that money.

Glad to see that £2.5k hasn't gone to your head.

[kinboshi]

Maybe I should just buy one in the UK and spend £30 more (or whatever it is) and be done with it.  I'm being too much of a nit probably.  With the hassle of buying one in the States and not having it before I go, it's probably worth spending that money.

Glad to see that £2.5k hasn't gone to your head.

Got to make it last.  It'll be 4 years until I I have a decent cash again...

[Indestructable]

I am not an expert, but I recently bought the TZ8 which does the job for me.
Don't know if the link below works to show the comparison, but doesn't look much difference so the ZX3 should be fine.

http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/compare.do?categoryId=2006&sku=616923&sku=617040&sku=617067

[Woodsey]

I am not an expert, but I recently bought the TZ8 which does the job for me.
Don't know if the link below works to show the comparison, but doesn't look much difference so the ZX3 should be fine.

http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/compare.do?categoryId=2006&sku=616923&sku=617040&sku=617067

There are a few differences, the main one being the zoom is bigger in the TZ-8, but that makes the camera  too big for my purposes.

[Indestructable]

Must admit it doesn't quite fit in my pocket like the FS20 did, until I took a photo too near a fountain and ruined the camera. 

[Woodsey]

Must admit it doesn't quite fit in my pocket like the FS20 did, until I took a photo too near a fountain and ruined the camera.  

Tbh I actually wanted the TZ-10 (newer version of TZ-8), but had to rule it because of that.....................