"I considered this and the Canon SC200IS. I went with the Panasonic and am convinced that I made the right choice. Couple of things that I had issues with. Make sure the SD card is Class 6. Shooting full quality HD video quit because the older cards I had could not keep up. Older cards are great for pictures. Biggest thing I did not care for on the Canon was the pop up flash. The Panasonic is a very solid offering. "

    "I just love this camera. I was looking for a smaller camera with equivalent features to replace my DMC-FZ10. I take a lot of action shots of my kids with their sports and activities. They really didn\'t like dad dragging around his large camera case to all their events. With this camera I can stick it in my pocket and pull it out without \"embarrassing\" them. The quality is awesome and the HD video is fantastic. My 8th grade son was on the track team and high jumped, 6\'0\". I was able to take some camera shots with the burst mode that were awesome. Then at the higher heights I switched to HD video to capture unbelievable details of his jumps. I get it all with this camera and very pleased I was an early adopter of this model. "

    "I used to have the TZ4 but lost it on a trip and I didnt know how much I missed the great ability to shoot wider angle shots! So when it came to looking for a new camera and found out a new model of the TZ/ZS series was coming out with even greater wide-angle ability I had to get it. The wide angle lens(~24mm) and 12X zoom gives this point and shoot camera the great ability to shoot all types of pictures in different situations (indoor/outdoor/sweeping landscapes, etc...) and some manual controls for flexibility. Has the ability to shoot 720p movies and zoom in/out during shooting. It also has a pretty big LCD screen. While certainly not a subcompact camera, this will still fit comfortably in a jacket pocket or even shorts pockets. The main drawback I\'ve seen on this camera after a month is that the flash on the camera isnt the greatest and indoor shots can come out a bit dark in larger rooms. "

    "Short and simple review. Took over 480 pictures, only a few were out of focus, still had a small portion of battery left as well! Takes pictures pretty quick, focus is very quick for this type of camera, neat design, sturdy casing, neat/professional small packaging by Panasonic. This point-and-shoot hybrid is one of the best out on the market! I\'ve tested numerous point-and-shoot based cameras and have to say this is just simply worth every single penny! I recommend getting a nice case, a spare battery, and a 8 GB memory card for endless fun! :) Trust me, you won\'t be sorry with your purchase. "

    "For sometime now I have been in the market for a \"point n shoot\" replacement for my wife\'s Sony Cybershot DSC-W30 which turned out to be a complete lemon! Two thirds of the photos made with the sony were out of focus. Also the standard default 50mm angle of view is just plain boring. So after looking around for one with ultra wide angle capability I selected the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The wide angle capability (25mm) is spectacular. It opens a a whole new perspective on the point and shoot camera. The images just have a spacious quality to them that really grabs your attention. And the wide angle allows for and extra creative element to your photos. The LCD is very high quality. It\'s a generous 3 inches and is absolutely outstanding in it\'s color and clarity. The camera is small and compact but has a very solid and quality feel to it. Seems to be all metal with exception of the battery/SD chip cover. The photos I have taken so far have turned out excellent,super clear and sharp. "