Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Digital Camera (Black)
Model: DMC-SZ3K
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Viewfinder/display
Screen | 2.7" LCD Rear Screen (230000 pixels) |
Viewfinder type | LCD Display |
Video
Audio recording | With Video, Mono |
Recording
Resolution | 1280 x 720: 24 fps 640 x 480: 30 fps 320 x 240: 30 fps |
Video recording | Yes, NTSC |
Power
Battery | 1x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 3.6VDC, 690mAh |
Ac power adapter | 110-240V AC (Included) |
Physical
Weight | 3.92 oz / 111 g camera only |
Dimensions (wxhxd) | 3.7 x 2.2 x 0.9" / 94.8 x 55.8 x 21.9 mm |
Optics
Zoom | Optical: 10x Digital: 4x |
Focus range | Wide: 1.97" (5 cm) - Infinity Telephoto: 59.06" (150 cm) - Infinity |
Lens | Leica DC Vario-Elmar, 9 elements in 7 groups 4 Aspheric EFL: 4.5-45 mm (35 mm equivalent: 25-250 mm) Aperture: f/3.1 (W) - 5.9 (T) to f/16 |
Memory
Memory card type | SD SDHC SDXC |
Built-in memory | 90MB |
Imaging
Pixels | Actual: 16.6 Megapixel Effective: 16.1 Megapixel |
Other resolutions | 10MP: 3648 x 2736 @ 4:3 5MP: 2560 x 1920 @ 4:3 3MP: 2048 x 1536 @ 4:3 0.3MP: 640 x 480 @ 4:3 14MP: 4608 x 3072 @ 3:2 12MP: 4608 x 2592 @ 16:9 12MP: 3456 x 3456 @ 1:1 |
Max resolution | 16MP: 4608 x 3456 @ 4:3 |
Image stabilization | Optical |
File formats | Still Images: JPEG Movies: MJPEG |
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Sensor | 1/2.33" CCD |
Flash
External flash connection | None |
Effective flash range | Wide: 1.97 - 13.45' (0.6 - 4.1 m) Telephoto: 4.92 - 6.89' (1.5 - 2.1 m) |
Flash modes | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Off Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction |
Built-in flash | Yes |
Exposure control
Burst rate | Up to 1.4 fps at 16.1 MP Up to 10 fps at 3 MP |
Interval recording | No |
Shutter | 8 - 1/1600 sec 15 - 60 seconds in Starry Sky Mode |
Exposure metering | Multi |
Exposure modes | Modes: Programmed Auto Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
White balance modes | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade |
Self timer | 2 Sec, 10 Sec |
Iso sensitivity | Auto, 100-1600 (High Sensitivity Mode: 1600-6400) |
Connectivity/system requirements
Connectivity | AV Output, USB 2.0 |
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 offers a decent amount of zoom for a budget camera, that is small enough to carry in your pocket. It's a cheap option for someone wanting a pocketable travel camera, with picture quality suited to sharing on the web, rather than large prints.
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Decent image quality for a budget camera, Creative control mode for unique pictures, Has optical image stabilisation, Good value for money
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Lacks a button to give quick access to picture settings such as ISO and white balance, Continuous shooting slower than expected, Inconsistent exposure in panoramas in bright sunlight
All in all, an excellent camera for the price. I mostly purchased it for taking vacation and nature photos (I do a lot of weekend trips and its more fun to frame where I have gone). It met my expectations, I just wish I could figure out the settings.
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16.1MP @ 4608x3456 10x zoom Charges usb Packs a punch for a lightweight camera
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Only reason I tacked an egg off is that this camera often ends up with blurry photos. I know it is a layer 8 problem and that I just need to get used to the settings, but even in the intelligent mode, it often blurs out and misses detail. A lot of point and shoots are quality ready I feel.
- 16.1MP 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
- Leica DC Vario-Elmar 10x Zoom Lens
- 25-250mm Lens in 35mm Format Equivalency
- 2.7" Intelligent LCD Display
- 720p HD Video Capture at 24fps
- MEGA Optical Image Stabilization
- USB Power Charging
- 12 In-camera Creative Effects
- Creative Control and Creative Retouch