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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3  
 
DCRP Review of Lumix DMC-TZ3
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model name: Lumix DMC-TZ3
Date announced: 2007-01-31
MSRP: $350
Official site: DMC-TZ3 Homepage
 
Max resolution: 3072 x 2304 (7 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 1/2.35" (CCD)
Zoom capability: 10X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 28mm - 280mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F3.3 - F4.9
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes (5 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No
Supports conversion lenses: No
 
LCD display: Yes/3.0"
LCD resolution: 230,000 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: None
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, white balance
ISO sensitivity: 100/200/400/800/1250
Movie mode (format): Yes (QuickTime)
Movie resolution (max): 848 x 480
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: No
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: 12.7MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/MMC slot   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 2-100
Batteries used: CGA-S007 (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
270 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.2 x 2.4 x 1.5 in / 106.7 x 61.0 x 38.1 mm
Weight (empty): 8.2 oz / 232 g
Bundled software: LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio Viewer, ArcSoft PhotoSuite
 
Misc. notes: Comes in silver, black, and blue. Actually has an 8.5MP sensor but uses 7.1MP worth so you get 28mm at any aspect ratio.