Panasonic Lumix Camera Review

There are some features that are identical, but then there are 3 major differences in the middle of the Panasonic Lumix Dmc-Zs1 and Dmc-Zs3.

First let's take a look at the features that are similar that help these two cameras stand apart from the digital compact camera crowd.

• 10.1 megapixel image sensor
• Leica Lens with 25-400mm optic Zoom - this is an breathtaking range, especially with the very high image potential ratings enjoyed by both cameras
• Iso of 80-1600 (expandable to 6400 with high sensitivity) or auto
• Fantastic image quality
• iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode - includes Face Detection, field Detection, Af (auto focus) Tracking, Scene Detection (Intelligent Scene Selector), Light Detection (Intelligent Exposure and Auto Backlight Compensation)

The differences in the middle of the Panasonic Lumix Dmc-Zs1 and Dmc-Zs3 are few, but they are essential adequate for Panasonic to issue two cameras.

1. First difference: The Lcd panel - the Zs1 has a 2.7" Lcd display with 230,000 pixel screen resolution while the Zs3 has a 3.0" polycrystalline Lcd display with 460,000 pixel screen resolution capable of wide angle viewing. The extra 0.3" with double the pixel resolution make viewing and composing your images in more difficult light much easier.
2. Second difference: Video - the Zs1 has video potential that most compact camera users are customary with at 640x480 pixels, 30fps and mono sound. In the Zs3 Panasonic has raised the bar, including Hd Movie at 1280x720, 60fps and stereo sound. Playback is pretty much equivalent to the playback of a dedicated camcorder. Sharp Auto is also part of the video experience so that face detection and scene detection render the best potential video.
3. Third difference: Price - this would seem like a foregone conclusion, but consider that the inequity in price is only about 0. If you are looking for a breathtaking camera that takes the highest rated photos for a compact digital camera, either one of these two will qualify. However, if you are in the shop for a compact digital camera that also takes breathtaking video, the Zs3 is the camera for you.