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There are some features that are identical, but then there are 3 major differences between 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 Optical Zoom - this is an amazing range, especially with the extremely high image quality 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, Subject Detection, AF (auto focus) Tracking, Scene Detection (Intelligent Scene Selector), Light Detection (Intelligent Exposure and Auto Backlight Compensation)
One note about the ISO range of compact digital cameras - most compacts are notorious for the amount of digital noise at higher ISO settings, and the Panasonic line of compact digital cameras is no different. However, Panasonic is making advances in this area of technology so that the noise level is less than other cameras of similar price and features.
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Panasonic created a winner in the point and shoot "zoom" category 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 market they are known as the TZ6 and TZ7 respectively. Am I alone in thinking that continuing the "TZ" brand would make more logical sense? And why is there no ZS2?)
This article will compare 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)The features that are different (ZS1 vs ZS3):
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 soundThese 3 features add just over 0 to the price tag for the ZS3. Yet, in spite of the extra $$$, the Lumix ZS3 is outselling its ZS1 cousin by a large margin. Why??
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