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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
10.1MP Compact Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom
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Best Price:
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General
Brand Name: |
Panasonic |
Model Name: |
Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Date Available: |
April 15, 2009 |
Physical
Camera Format: |
Compact |
Size (W x H x D): |
4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. |
Weight (without batteries): |
7.3 oz |
Weight (with batteries): |
8.1 oz |
Easy to Use: |
Yes |
Colors: |
Silver, Black, Blue, Red |
Body Material: |
Metal |
Weatherproof: |
No |
Shockproof: |
No |
Waterproof: |
No |
Tripod Mount Available: |
Yes |
Image Capture
Sensor Type: |
CCD |
Sensor Size: |
6.0 x 4.4 mm |
Effective Sensor Resolution: |
10.1 megapixels |
Max Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736 pixels |
Max Shooting Speed (burst): |
2.3 frames/sec |
Max Consecutive Burst Frames: |
5 frames |
Video Capture
Video Available: |
Yes |
HD Video Available: |
Yes |
Video Sound Available: |
Yes |
Video Stereo Sound Available: |
Yes |
Video Zoom Available (while recording): |
Yes |
Max Video Resolution: |
1280 x 720 pixels |
Max Video Frame Rate (max resolution): |
60 frames/sec |
Max Video Frame Rate (any resolution): |
60 frames/sec |
Lens System
Min Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): |
25 mm |
Max Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): |
300 mm |
Optical Zoom: |
12.0x |
Digital Zoom: |
4.0x |
Image Stabilization Type: |
Optical (lens shift) |
Image Stabilization Available: |
Yes |
Manual Focus Available: |
No |
Auto Focus Assist Light Available: |
Yes |
Min Focus Distance (not macro): |
19.7 in. |
Min Focus Distance (macro): |
1.2 in. |
Interchangeable Lenses Available: |
No |
Aperture and Shutter
Max Aperture (wide-angle): |
f/3.3 |
Max Aperture (tele-photo): |
f/4.9 |
Max Shutter Speed: |
1/2000 sec |
Smile Detection Available: |
No |
Exposure Controls
Min ISO Setting: |
80 |
Max ISO Setting: |
6400 |
Aperture Priority Mode Available: |
No |
Shutter Priority Mode Available: |
No |
Full Manual Exposure Mode Available: |
No |
Face Detection Available: |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV |
Viewfinder and Display
Viewfinder Available: |
No |
LCD Screen Size: |
3.0 in. |
LCD Screen Resolution: |
460000 pixels |
Display Mounting: |
Built-in |
Flash
Flash Range (wide-angle): |
2.0 - 17.4 ft |
Flash Range (tele-photo): |
3.3 - 11.8 ft |
External Flash Connection Available: |
No |
Image Storage
Storage Media: |
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
Sensor Raw Format Available: |
No |
Interfaces
Computer Interface: |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (480 Mbit/s) |
Video Out Interface Available: |
Yes |
Power
Battery Type: |
Proprietary Lithium Ion Rechargeable |
Battery Life: |
300 shots |
