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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

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User ratings:
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4.5 out of 5
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
9
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3 stars
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Pros

  • high dynamic
  • dynamic monochrome and impressive art
  • Panasonic SZ3 is a remarkably light camera for its class

Cons

  • Pricing was not available at press time
  • is no direct way to access picture settings
  • SZ3 struggled to keep a consistent exposure throughout the panoramas

Key specs

  • MOS
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3.1
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

Pros

  • high dynamic
  • dynamic monochrome and impressive art
  • Panasonic SZ3 is a remarkably light camera for its class

Cons

  • Pricing was not available at press time
  • is no direct way to access picture settings
  • SZ3 struggled to keep a consistent exposure throughout the panoramas
  • The camera does not have a mic or headphone socket
  • awful score of 39 for a landscape camera is not suitable in the current market
  • the display is not a touch screen
  • very slow and not good in low light occasions
  • only integrated flash lacking external flash support
  • Panasonic SZ3 have Image Stabilization
  • Panasonic SZ3 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Does the Panasonic SZ3 have Weather Sealing

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
Other resolutions
  • 4608x3072
  • 4608x2592
  • 3648x2736
  • 3456x3456
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x1536
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom10.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.1
Maximum aperture3.1
Focal length equiv25 - 250
Focus adjustmentAuto
AutofocusContinuous Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points23
Image stabiliserOptical
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.1
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive1.4 fps
Scene modes
  • Children
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
Self-timeryes
Metering modesMulti
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemMono
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Dimensions
Weight3.92 oz
Width3.73 in
Height2.2 in
Depth0.86 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)250
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity690.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery level indicatoryes
Battery voltage3.6 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
Calendaryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages support
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POL
  • POR
  • SWE
  • TUR
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POL
  • POR
  • SWE
  • TUR
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3456 x 3456 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Halogen
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • EXIF
  • JPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playbackSlide show
Motion JPEG frame rate24.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Silver
  • Violet
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage90.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.1
Based on 9 reviews
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  • 1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic SZ3 Review
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Published: 07.01.2013
Panasonic SZ3 Review

Panasonic SZ3 review, find out how the SZ3 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 28.05.2012
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

With the recent advent of 3D televisions, it's perhaps inevitable that digital cameras will follow the 3D trend. Enter stage left the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1, which has not one but two lenses to create 3D photos and video. Is it worth paying the extra to join the 3D revolution? Read our Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 review to find out.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix 3D1 Hands-On Preview
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ePHOTOzine
Panasonic Lumix 3D1 Hands-On Preview

We take a look at the brand new Panasonic Lumix 3D1 - an ultra compact 3D digital camera with a large 3.5 inch touch screen.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Digital Camera Review
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Digital Camera Review
3.5

As its name suggest, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 is a 3D camera, with two lenses and two sensors. Daniel Bell gives us his verdict.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic SZ3 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 07.01.2013
Panasonic SZ3 Review | Camera Decision
1.5

Panasonic SZ3 is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 25-250 mm F3.1-5.9 lens. Read our SZ3 review to find its pros and cons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
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Pocket-lint
Published: 16.04.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 review
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T3
Published: 06.07.2012
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 review
3.0

The Panasonic DMC-3D1 is the brand's first stereoscopic image generating compact

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 review
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TechRadar
Published: 01.04.2012
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 review
3.5

3D digital camera with two lenses and touchscreen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic DMC-SZ3 review
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Panasonic DMC-SZ3 review

In het Panasonic DMC-SZ3 productdossier lees je alles over de DMC-SZ3. Lees wat de DMC-SZ3 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.