Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

1. CNET

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 places in CNET's top 10 ultra-zoom cameras. Lori Grunin praises its combined compact size and wide-angle zoom lens, and concludes that the ZS3 is a nice option for anyone not needing a lot of manual controls.

Review: Best Megazoom Digital Cameras: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 (Silver), Lori Grunin

2. DCResource.com

"The DMC-ZS3 takes everything that was great about the TZ5 and improves upon it," writes Jeff Keller. He likes the wider, more powerful zoom lens, new image processor and HD movie mode. He concludes that it's a great camera for users who aren't interested in manual controls.

Review: DCRP Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3, Jeff Keller, May 25, 2009

3. DPReview.com

The Panasonic DMC-ZS3 and its sibling, the DMC-ZS1, reign as joint winners in the compact super-zoom group test. These cameras provide the best mix of image quality, features and construction. The ZS3 has the added benefit of HD video, albeit with a higher price tag.

Review: Compact 'Super Zoom' Cameras: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 (DMC-TZ7), Editors of DPReview.com, May 14, 2009

4. Imaging-Resource.com

Editor Shawn Barnett praises the Panasonic Lumix ZS3's compact size, image quality and ease of use. He is also impressed with its wide-angle lens, although he finds the facial-recognition feature to be "hit-or-miss."

Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3, Shawn Barnett, April 21, 2009

5. Amazon.com

More than 600 customers weigh in on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3; most give it positive ratings. Complaints include a noisy zoom lens, poor image quality in low-light conditions, and hit-or-miss autofocus. Some users report issues with Panasonic's customer service.

Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3, Contributors to Amazon.com