Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 / TZ7

Best pocket superzoom camera for getting the picture that requires the long zoom. Also does very well with macro closeups. Videos are outstanding - clean and clear with little or no camera noise, excellent sound, and real stereo! Battery life is also good. The separate video record button is very useful.

Leica lens.
25-300 mm zoom.
Excellent macros.
10/12 mp multi-aspect sensor.
Separate video record button.
High quality stereo sound.
Made in Japan.

25-300 mm zoom range should be 35-420 mm.
No separate metering for video recording.
No maximum ISO setting.

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Panasonic customer service is fast and responsive.