The TZ3 is one of our favourite cameras and we love the TZ range. We have 2 of the TZ3's, also a TZ10 and the new TZ95D bought from our favourite camera store HC cameras in Sheffield. The TZ3 is so easy to use and you can see a video on YouTube 2 minutes and 52 seconds link as follows.  https://youtu.be/iUsbCfOXp60?si=t5vbf_9x1P1Vi0zu   just copy and paste in the YouTube browser. The aspect ratio is 4.3. The actual size of the sensor is 6.08 x 4.56mm (the squiggly line before the 6  I don't have on my keyboard). Takes an SD card, 4 gb to 8gb is plenty. It is a point and shoot and has many features and functions please see the 4 pages to get you started. The manual can be downloaded if required. The video only short in length is very comprehensive. Like you, I went through all the listings and found the TZ3 ranging from £15 to £90. T, this one in black + silver is in superb condition because we have others we have also not used. This is why we are offering this for sale to be used and enjoyed. I have added a new battery fully charged to get you started. A charger and plug is included plus 1 battery spare and one in the camera fully charged you will need a card. The price we are offering this for and free postage will make this a truly great buy. Any questions please ask. eBay recommend a selling price of £79.85, their starting auction price is £31.94. Our offer is £37.50 post free. More details
Panasonic - the company that is more than any other responsible for the renaissance and continuing success of the 'big zoom' bridge camera - launched the original 'Travel Zoom' TZ1 back in February 2006. The formula - a big zoom on a small camera - isn't exactly new, but the combination of Leica's lens design expertise and Panasonic's technology (image stabilization, fast performance) made the TZ1 the first serious alternative to bigger 'SLR-style' super zooms. And now the TZ1 has been superceded by two models with a new 28-280mm equiv. lens, the TZ2 (6MP, slightly lower spec) and the camera on test here, the TZ3. As well as the new wide lens the TZ3 also ups the sensor resolution to 7 megapixels, increases the screen size and throws in a few new features. The big question is, has Panasonic managed to improve some of the image quality issues that dogged the otherwise superbly capable TZ1? Let's find out, starting as usual with the headline specification: 
  • 7.2 million effective pixel / 8.5 million pixels total 1/2.35" CCD
  • 10x (28-280mm equiv.) Leica DC Vario-Elmarit optical zoom
  • MEGA OIS image stabilization
  • Larger sensor for 28mm equiv. angle of view at 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios
  • Venus III Engine processor
  • Fast Linear autofocus system
  • High Resolution (230,000 pixel) 3.0-inch LCD
  • Movies up to 840 x 480 pixels (WVGA) @ 30 fps
  • 20 scene modes plus Intelligent ISO mode