1. 10.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints
2. 12x MEGA optical image-stablilized zoom; 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens
3. Capture HD video in "AVCHD Lite" format
4. Intelligent Auto (iA) mode; Face Recognition feature
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The ZS3 records HD motion images at a smooth 60 frames per second with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) format, via AVCHD lite, which stores less data than other formats and thus lets you shoot more minutes of HD motion images before running out of memory.Just set the camera to iA mode, aim and shoot. The camera does all the rest. It automatically determines the most suitable scene mode and helps correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems. With iA mode, it's easy to get beautiful, clear results. In the ZS3, iA mode cannot be used when shooting motion images.The ZS3 packs a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optical zoom into a compact body. This versatile photographic tool lets you shoot everything from sweeping vistas at the 25mm wide-angle setting to dynamic 300mm telephoto shots. And the lens system's exquisite rendering ability lets you capture even the subtle nuances of the sights and scenes in your travels.

Customer Review :

GREAT PICTURES!!!!

This camera is an amazing one at that, it takes some pretty darn good pictures if i say so myself. it may just be the photogropher in this case me, but i think it has to do with the capabilities of this camera. 12x zoom and 10 MP equals great photos.!!!11

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Video recording works poorly. Returned.

I decided to return this camera after spending a week with it on my vacation to Florida. I wanted to get a point and shoot with decent video recording. Those flip video HD cameras are nice and small, but no optical zoom, so I went with this instead. The video recording only worked half of the time. I kept getting errors saying the speed of my card was too slow and it would stop recording. I was using an 8gb Transcend class 6 sdhc card. Very disappointed.

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Fabulous Camera

This is an absolutely fabulous camera. I finally got around to purchasing it when it dipped below $240. The pictures are extremely detailed. Like many other posters have said, you can even zoom in while taking 720p HD video. I won't go on and on about features as many other posters have said that, but I did buy these accessories with the camera and they all go perfectly together.

Carrying Case:
Lowepro Ridge 30 Camera Case (Black) Fits perfectly.

SDHC Memory Card:
Transcend 8 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6E [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

Also of note, *I am using this camera in South Korea, and the battery charger is 110V~240V compatible.* So it's good for international charging.

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Great camera with fancy features

I use my camera for the first on a quick trip to New York City, took several pictures and love it! Easy to use, the picture and video quality was fantastic.
I am very pleased with this camera, good value for all the features it has.

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Great Camera But Frustrating to Use

It's too bad that they have bundled this great working camera with rip off software. And: DO NOT BUY THE "FREQUENTLY BOUGHT TOGETHER" package. If you use an SD card that's less than a "class 7" (read "twice as expensive") your video stops working! Much less expensive SD cards were just fine to shoot video on every other camera I've owned at this price point. This camera has just about the worst written manual I've ever seen. So good luck trying to figure out how to do simple things like setting your own exposure or white balancing so everything doesn't come out orange, if the camera misreads the light. The files record onto the camera with no file type extension (.jpg, .gif). So if you just download the pictures to your computer, you have to pick a program every time you open a file, or use their "PhotoFunStudio" software. Fun, huh? For one thing, this package comes with an installation by ArcSoft. I have no idea if the ArcSoft software has any practical function. All it's been to me is a trojan horse virus. Every time a user opens their profile on our computer, the loading stops dead to load an advertisement from ArcSoft to upgrade their software for money. Now my computer is less useful to me so Panasonic can benefit from a partnership with ArcSoft. Just because this software comes from a corporation, doesn't mean this is not a THEFT OF SERVICE ATTACK on my computer. Now, my daughter likes using the video mode...except the video files this camera produces are .mts files. I don't know about anyone else's computer, but I have XP Media OS and I can't find a program on my PC to open those with. So: you buy a camera with lots of auto features, but is too complex to use without a lot of research. The enclosed software adds nothing to your ability manage pictures, but does transfer malicious software to your PC. The manual is impossible, the video files are in a format that is not easy to work with. Is this what you want from a point and shoot?

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1. 12.1-megapixel resolution
2. 27mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens; 18x optical zoom with POWER O.I.S.
3. HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution; AVCHD Lite format
4. 2.7-inch TFT LCD screen
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The FZ35 records HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD Lite format to achieve higher image quality while storing less data than the conventional Motion JPEG. Plus, the FZ35 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct transmission of digital image and sound signals.

Customer Review :

Excellent Camera

This is my third Lumix high zoom camera. My first Lumix was the original high zoom DMC-FZ1 from 2003. I fell in love with the Lumix high optical zoom cameras since then due to the Leica lens (Leica is considered to be the Rolls Royce of camera lens), image quality, durability and ease of use. A few years later I upgraded to the DMC-FZ7 which is also another great Lumix camera. I recently upgraded to the DMC-FZ35 for the continued image quality and also HD video recording ability. It became tiring having to carry a separate camera and video recorder when on vacation. I sold my HD video camera (Canon HF100) and Lumix DMC-FZ7 for this camera so I can have both items in one instead. I have been impressed as before with the image quality. I did notice that the photo quality is more vibrant than previous Lumix cameras. This camera has a newer processor than my F7. The photos are sharp and vibrant. I do not think the photos can get any better than this. I did notice that this camera is slightly bigger than my previous Lumix cameras which surprised me however it is similar in weight. The camera is built solidly and appears durable. As for the video quality, I am not able to give it 5 stars. It does record in HD (1280x720) instead of 1920x1080 however the video quality could use some improvement. Video at full 1280x720 AVCHD is supposed to be the best possible image quality however it looks more like DVD quality instead of full HD. Video looks good outdoors in bright light however it does become grainy and dull indoors as is a common problem with most HD video cameras. My Canon HF100 HD video camera is a highly rated video camera however it also had the same image quality problem when used indoors. The camera does allow optical zoom while recording however the adjustment speed is around 1/2 of photo zoom. I do not know why the zoom feature moves slowly while video recording compared to photo zoom. Overall, this is a great camera for the price: Leica lens, full manual control, durability, excellent photo quality, SD card recording (cheaper media cost compared to Sony media cards), decent video quality.

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Panasonic Camera

I own an earlier version of the Panasonic Lumix and found it to be quite satisfactory. Several reviews of the new DCM=FZ35 let me to invest in this new one. Although I have not used it extensively, the results so far have been stellar. Last ween-end, I took pictures of my seven year old grand-daughters playing in a basketball tournament. Setting the controls on Indoor Sport and adding the burst feature produced excellent results. And the download to my Adobe on the Dell is easy and efficient. I couldn't has for a better camera for my uses.


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Source of Information on the FZ-35

I have had this camera about a week and will post a review when I've had more time to work with it. However, if you are thinking about buying this camera, I would highly recommend that you go to flickr.com and search "Groups" for the "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35(FZ38) Digital Camera" group. There are actually 3 groups for this camera, but look at the one that has about 683 members. They post pictures they have taken with the camera, and have a wealth of info in the Q&A about software, lens, bags, etc. Cameralabs.com also has a great review, and comparison with the Canon SX20.

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Excelent!!! Fantastic

Great pictures. Really fast to shoot. Great functionality. Very very good product. I am fascinated with it. Read the whole manual and tried every item, it is really great. The face recognition is a fantastic innovation. It can zoom while recording movies. Incredible zoom.

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FZ35 is a winner - Best Mega Zoom Camera By Farr

If you need a Mega Zoom all in one. It's 5 stars all the way! The FZ28 was the camera of the year and this one just gets better!

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1. 10.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints
2. 12x MEGA optical image-stablilized zoom; 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens
3. Capture HD video in "AVCHD Lite" format
4. Intelligent Auto (iA) mode; Face Recognition feature
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The ZS3 records HD motion images at a smooth 60 frames per second with 1280x720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) format via AVCHD Lite, which stores less data than other formats and thus lets you shoot more minutes of HD motion images before running out of memory.The ZS3 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct transmission of digital picture and sound signals. Just connect the camera to an HDTV using a single HDMI mini cable (purchased separately), and it's easy to view beautiful HD photos and motion images. If you have a VIERA HDTV, you can control the camera's playback functions with VIERA's remote control unit.The ZS3 packs a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optical zoom into a compact body. This versatile photographic tool lets you shoot everything from sweeping vistas at the 25mm wide-angle setting to dynamic 300mm telephoto shots. And the lens system's exquisite rendering ability lets you capture even the subtle nuances of the sights and scenes in your travels.

Customer Review :

Fabulous Camera

This is an absolutely fabulous camera. I finally got around to purchasing it when it dipped below $240. The pictures are extremely detailed. Like many other posters have said, you can even zoom in while taking 720p HD video. I won't go on and on about features as many other posters have said that, but I did buy these accessories with the camera and they all go perfectly together.

Carrying Case:
Lowepro Ridge 30 Camera Case (Black) Fits perfectly.

SDHC Memory Card:
Transcend 8 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6E [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

Also of note, *I am using this camera in South Korea, and the battery charger is 110V~240V compatible.* So it's good for international charging.

Rating :

GREAT PICTURES!!!!

This camera is an amazing one at that, it takes some pretty darn good pictures if i say so myself. it may just be the photogropher in this case me, but i think it has to do with the capabilities of this camera. 12x zoom and 10 MP equals great photos.!!!11

Rating :

Great Camera But Frustrating to Use

It's too bad that they have bundled this great working camera with rip off software. And: DO NOT BUY THE "FREQUENTLY BOUGHT TOGETHER" package. If you use an SD card that's less than a "class 7" (read "twice as expensive") your video stops working! Much less expensive SD cards were just fine to shoot video on every other camera I've owned at this price point. This camera has just about the worst written manual I've ever seen. So good luck trying to figure out how to do simple things like setting your own exposure or white balancing so everything doesn't come out orange, if the camera misreads the light. The files record onto the camera with no file type extension (.jpg, .gif). So if you just download the pictures to your computer, you have to pick a program every time you open a file, or use their "PhotoFunStudio" software. Fun, huh? For one thing, this package comes with an installation by ArcSoft. I have no idea if the ArcSoft software has any practical function. All it's been to me is a trojan horse virus. Every time a user opens their profile on our computer, the loading stops dead to load an advertisement from ArcSoft to upgrade their software for money. Now my computer is less useful to me so Panasonic can benefit from a partnership with ArcSoft. Just because this software comes from a corporation, doesn't mean this is not a THEFT OF SERVICE ATTACK on my computer. Now, my daughter likes using the video mode...except the video files this camera produces are .mts files. I don't know about anyone else's computer, but I have XP Media OS and I can't find a program on my PC to open those with. So: you buy a camera with lots of auto features, but is too complex to use without a lot of research. The enclosed software adds nothing to your ability manage pictures, but does transfer malicious software to your PC. The manual is impossible, the video files are in a format that is not easy to work with. Is this what you want from a point and shoot?

Rating :

Great camera with fancy features

I use my camera for the first on a quick trip to New York City, took several pictures and love it! Easy to use, the picture and video quality was fantastic.
I am very pleased with this camera, good value for all the features it has.

Rating :

Video recording works poorly. Returned.

I decided to return this camera after spending a week with it on my vacation to Florida. I wanted to get a point and shoot with decent video recording. Those flip video HD cameras are nice and small, but no optical zoom, so I went with this instead. The video recording only worked half of the time. I kept getting errors saying the speed of my card was too slow and it would stop recording. I was using an 8gb Transcend class 6 sdhc card. Very disappointed.

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1. Package Contents - ZS3 Camera, Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery carrying case, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM
2. 10.1 Megapixels for high resolution, detailed images and large prints
3. Image Sensor - 1/2.33-inch CCD
4. Media - Internal memory / SD / SDHC memory card

Editorial Review :

The ZS3 records HD motion images at a smooth 60 frames per second with 1280x720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) format via AVCHD Lite, which stores less data than other formats and thus lets you shoot more minutes of HD motion images before running out of memory.The ZS3 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct transmission of digital picture and sound signals. Just connect the camera to an HDTV using a single HDMI mini cable (purchased separately), and it's easy to view beautiful HD photos and motion images. If you have a VIERA HDTV, you can control the camera's playback functions with VIERA's remote control unit.The ZS3 packs a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optical zoom into a compact body. This versatile photographic tool lets you shoot everything from sweeping vistas at the 25mm wide-angle setting to dynamic 300mm telephoto shots. And the lens system's exquisite rendering ability lets you capture even the subtle nuances of the sights and scenes in your travels.

Customer Review :

Fabulous Camera

This is an absolutely fabulous camera. I finally got around to purchasing it when it dipped below $240. The pictures are extremely detailed. Like many other posters have said, you can even zoom in while taking 720p HD video. I won't go on and on about features as many other posters have said that, but I did buy these accessories with the camera and they all go perfectly together.

Carrying Case:
Lowepro Ridge 30 Camera Case (Black) Fits perfectly.

SDHC Memory Card:
Transcend 8 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6E [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

Also of note, *I am using this camera in South Korea, and the battery charger is 110V~240V compatible.* So it's good for international charging.

Rating :

Great camera with fancy features

I use my camera for the first on a quick trip to New York City, took several pictures and love it! Easy to use, the picture and video quality was fantastic.
I am very pleased with this camera, good value for all the features it has.

Rating :

Video recording works poorly. Returned.

I decided to return this camera after spending a week with it on my vacation to Florida. I wanted to get a point and shoot with decent video recording. Those flip video HD cameras are nice and small, but no optical zoom, so I went with this instead. The video recording only worked half of the time. I kept getting errors saying the speed of my card was too slow and it would stop recording. I was using an 8gb Transcend class 6 sdhc card. Very disappointed.

Rating :

Great Camera But Frustrating to Use

It's too bad that they have bundled this great working camera with rip off software. And: DO NOT BUY THE "FREQUENTLY BOUGHT TOGETHER" package. If you use an SD card that's less than a "class 7" (read "twice as expensive") your video stops working! Much less expensive SD cards were just fine to shoot video on every other camera I've owned at this price point. This camera has just about the worst written manual I've ever seen. So good luck trying to figure out how to do simple things like setting your own exposure or white balancing so everything doesn't come out orange, if the camera misreads the light. The files record onto the camera with no file type extension (.jpg, .gif). So if you just download the pictures to your computer, you have to pick a program every time you open a file, or use their "PhotoFunStudio" software. Fun, huh? For one thing, this package comes with an installation by ArcSoft. I have no idea if the ArcSoft software has any practical function. All it's been to me is a trojan horse virus. Every time a user opens their profile on our computer, the loading stops dead to load an advertisement from ArcSoft to upgrade their software for money. Now my computer is less useful to me so Panasonic can benefit from a partnership with ArcSoft. Just because this software comes from a corporation, doesn't mean this is not a THEFT OF SERVICE ATTACK on my computer. Now, my daughter likes using the video mode...except the video files this camera produces are .mts files. I don't know about anyone else's computer, but I have XP Media OS and I can't find a program on my PC to open those with. So: you buy a camera with lots of auto features, but is too complex to use without a lot of research. The enclosed software adds nothing to your ability manage pictures, but does transfer malicious software to your PC. The manual is impossible, the video files are in a format that is not easy to work with. Is this what you want from a point and shoot?

Rating :

GREAT PICTURES!!!!

This camera is an amazing one at that, it takes some pretty darn good pictures if i say so myself. it may just be the photogropher in this case me, but i think it has to do with the capabilities of this camera. 12x zoom and 10 MP equals great photos.!!!11

Rating :

More reviews...

1. 10.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints
2. 12x MEGA optical image-stablilized zoom; 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens
3. Capture HD video in "AVCHD Lite" format
4. Intelligent Auto (iA) mode; Face Recognition feature
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The ZS3 records HD motion images at a smooth 60 frames per second with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) format, via AVCHD lite, which stores less data than other formats and thus lets you shoot more minutes of HD motion images before running out of memory.Just set the camera to iA mode, aim and shoot. The camera does all the rest. It automatically determines the most suitable scene mode and helps correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems. With iA mode, it's easy to get beautiful, clear results. In the ZS3, iA mode cannot be used when shooting motion images.The ZS3 packs a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optical zoom into a compact body. This versatile photographic tool lets you shoot everything from sweeping vistas at the 25mm wide-angle setting to dynamic 300mm telephoto shots. And the lens system's exquisite rendering ability lets you capture even the subtle nuances of the sights and scenes in your travels.

Customer Review :

Great Camera But Frustrating to Use

It's too bad that they have bundled this great working camera with rip off software. And: DO NOT BUY THE "FREQUENTLY BOUGHT TOGETHER" package. If you use an SD card that's less than a "class 7" (read "twice as expensive") your video stops working! Much less expensive SD cards were just fine to shoot video on every other camera I've owned at this price point. This camera has just about the worst written manual I've ever seen. So good luck trying to figure out how to do simple things like setting your own exposure or white balancing so everything doesn't come out orange, if the camera misreads the light. The files record onto the camera with no file type extension (.jpg, .gif). So if you just download the pictures to your computer, you have to pick a program every time you open a file, or use their "PhotoFunStudio" software. Fun, huh? For one thing, this package comes with an installation by ArcSoft. I have no idea if the ArcSoft software has any practical function. All it's been to me is a trojan horse virus. Every time a user opens their profile on our computer, the loading stops dead to load an advertisement from ArcSoft to upgrade their software for money. Now my computer is less useful to me so Panasonic can benefit from a partnership with ArcSoft. Just because this software comes from a corporation, doesn't mean this is not a THEFT OF SERVICE ATTACK on my computer. Now, my daughter likes using the video mode...except the video files this camera produces are .mts files. I don't know about anyone else's computer, but I have XP Media OS and I can't find a program on my PC to open those with. So: you buy a camera with lots of auto features, but is too complex to use without a lot of research. The enclosed software adds nothing to your ability manage pictures, but does transfer malicious software to your PC. The manual is impossible, the video files are in a format that is not easy to work with. Is this what you want from a point and shoot?

Rating :

Great camera with fancy features

I use my camera for the first on a quick trip to New York City, took several pictures and love it! Easy to use, the picture and video quality was fantastic.
I am very pleased with this camera, good value for all the features it has.

Rating :

Fabulous Camera

This is an absolutely fabulous camera. I finally got around to purchasing it when it dipped below $240. The pictures are extremely detailed. Like many other posters have said, you can even zoom in while taking 720p HD video. I won't go on and on about features as many other posters have said that, but I did buy these accessories with the camera and they all go perfectly together.

Carrying Case:
Lowepro Ridge 30 Camera Case (Black) Fits perfectly.

SDHC Memory Card:
Transcend 8 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6E [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

Also of note, *I am using this camera in South Korea, and the battery charger is 110V~240V compatible.* So it's good for international charging.

Rating :

GREAT PICTURES!!!!

This camera is an amazing one at that, it takes some pretty darn good pictures if i say so myself. it may just be the photogropher in this case me, but i think it has to do with the capabilities of this camera. 12x zoom and 10 MP equals great photos.!!!11

Rating :

Video recording works poorly. Returned.

I decided to return this camera after spending a week with it on my vacation to Florida. I wanted to get a point and shoot with decent video recording. Those flip video HD cameras are nice and small, but no optical zoom, so I went with this instead. The video recording only worked half of the time. I kept getting errors saying the speed of my card was too slow and it would stop recording. I was using an 8gb Transcend class 6 sdhc card. Very disappointed.

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