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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is a compact 7-megapixel digicam with a 10x zoom, a large 3-inch LCD and optical image stabilization.

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"I’m all for mega zoom cameras. With zooms ranging from 10x up to 18x these cameras offer tremendous shooting options for shutterbugs. Want to bring your subject close? The telephoto does it for you. And since they’re much lighter than any D-SLR with a long zoom lens they’re a breeze to carry around. As an added bonus they cost a heck of a lot less. What could be wrong with that? Plenty as D-SLRs are much more responsive and due to their larger imaging devices deliver bigger prints with much less digital noise. Still you can’t beat the portability of a camera like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3, a compact 7-megapixel digicam with a 10x zoom, a large 3-inch LCD and optical image stabilization. This camera has a focal length of 28-280mm, giving that extra wide angle I like so much. One of its nearest competitors is the new Sony Cybershot DSC-H3, an 8MP model with a 10x zoom, OIS but a smaller 2.5-inch screen ($299 USD). Its range is a more traditional 38-380mm and it has more manual exposure options than the TZ3. Note: we’ll have a review sample soon and let you know which one is better since they both have the same list price. In the meantime, how good is the TZ3? There’s only one way to find out…"

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