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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
DMC-ZS3 |
SP-720UZ |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
DMC-TZ7 |
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Camera Format: |
Compact |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$399.95 |
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Street Price: |
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$124.92 |
Date Available: |
2009-04-15 |
2012-03-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
7.7 oz
(219 g)
includes batteries
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14.3 oz
(405 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.3 in.
(103 x
60 x
33 mm)
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4.2 x
2.9 x
2.9 in.
(107 x
73 x
73 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.1 |
14.0 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.33 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.54 microns |
1.44 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3776 x 2520
(9.5 MP,
3:2), 3968 x 2232
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3168 x 2112
(6.7 MP,
3:2), 3328 x 1827
(6.1 MP,
Other), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1712
(4.4 MP,
3:2), 2560 x 1440
(3.7 MP,
16:9), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
4288 x 3216
(13.8 MP,
4:3), 4288 x 2416
(10.4 MP,
Other), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1280 x 960
(1.2 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.8 |
7.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (60/30)
848x480 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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1920x1080 ()
1280x720 ()
640x480 ()
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Movie File Format: |
QuickTime MotionJPEG, AVCHD |
QuickTime Motion JPEG |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Leica DC Vario-Elmar, 10 elements in 8 groups |
Olympus lens; 13 Lenses in 10 Groups, 4 Aspherical and 3 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
25 -
300mm
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26 -
676mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.1 -
49.2mm
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4.7 -
121.2mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
12.00x |
26.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.3 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - f/6.3 |
f/3.2 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - ??? |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
3 -
200 cm
1.2 -
78.7 in
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5 -
0 cm
2.0 -
0.0 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
4x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
11-point or 1-point with tracking and face detection |
Contrast Detection; iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, AF Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
No |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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460,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Sensitivity (1600 - 6400) |
Auto, High Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set |
Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Custom (2) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 60 sec |
1/1300 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Intelligent Multiple |
Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
No |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Intelligent Auto, Clipboard, Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1/2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, Underwater |
Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach and Snow, Pet (cat), Pet (dog), Backlight HDR), Magic Filter (Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Water color, Reflection, Miniature, Fragmented, Dramatic), Panorama, Movie, 3D Photos, Beauty & Make-up |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2, 12, Pet Auto Shutter seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Wide: 0.6 - 5.3m; Tele: 1.0 - 3.6m at ISO Auto |
0.3 - 2.1 m (ISO 100) 8.5 m (ISO 1600); 1.6 - 2.5 m (ISO 400) 4.9 m (ISO 1600) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
QuickTime MotionJPEG, AVCHD |
QuickTime Motion JPEG |
Included Memory: |
45.0 MB |
59.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
built-in memory |
Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
DC Input, Viera Link |
DC input, Combined AV/USB, Micro (Type D) HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.79 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.8 |
7.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
3 |
8 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.67 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.79 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.82 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.127 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.8 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.8 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
300 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary LI-50B |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0 HD, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker |
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OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, AVCHD Lite HD movies. |
Dual Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p Movies, Magic Filters, HDR Backlight Adjustment, AF Tracking, 3D Photo Shooting, In-Camera Panorama, High Speed Continuous Shooting. Available in black or silver. |