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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.

Panasonic created a winner in the point and shoot "zoom" class with the Lumix Dmc-Tz5. Just about one year later, they have given us the Lumix Dmc-Zs1 and the Dmc-Zs3. (In the European shop they are known as the Tz6 and Tz7 respectively. Am I alone in thinking that lasting the "Tz" brand would make more logical sense? And why is there no Zs2?)

This report will correlate the Lumix Zs1 and Zs3.

Beginning with the basic specifications that are identical in both cameras:

• 10.1 Megapixels
• 12x Zoom Range (25-300mm)
• Optical Image Stabilization
• 80-6400 Iso Range
• 27 Scene Modes with intelligent Auto
• Image quality rated highest among Digital Compacts with similar features (Dpreview.com)

• Lcd - 2.7" (230k resolution) vs 3.0" (460k)
• Image Sensor - 1/2.5" vs 1/2.33"
• Video - 848x480 30fps video w/mono sound vs 720p 60fps video w/stereo sound

The reckon is that most digital covenant camera users are now quite comfortable with using their "point and shoot" camera for their basic video needs. And the disagreement in this highlight is requisite when you reconsider many folks are now viewing on big screen Hd televisions.

The other big disagreement is the Lcd screen. While 0.3" does not seem that big of a deal, when added to double the pixel resolution (230,000 vs 460,000), the view quality of the live view and playback is significant.

With respect to image quality and printing images, in a comparison test against other super zoom cameras, the Zs1 and Zs3 were dual winners at Dpreview.com.

The final word comes from those who have legitimately purchased the camera for personal use. After all, the consumer has the last word in satisfaction.

Checking the user reviews at Dpreview.com and Amazon.com, both cameras rated extremely - at least 4.16 out of 5. In fact, at Amazon, the Lumix Zs1 rated at an impressive 4.67 (out of 5).