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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 or DMC-ZS7 for HD Video ?
« on: August 13, 2010, 08:10:47 PM »
I have read all the pros & cons on the ZS3 and I found a like new slightly used one for 250.00 but I can get the new ZS7 for 50.00 more.
Has there been any comparisons between the two?  Is the ZS7 a worthy upgrade or should I nab the much loved ZS3?

This will be used 90% for HD when I am in the first few rows of a concert.

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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 or DMC-ZS7 for HD Video ?
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2010, 10:26:33 PM »
$250 is what I paid new in December...then I lost it a few weeks later. the zs3 is discontinued so it will be hard to find them brand new. I think you should try and ask $225 or $200 and maybe you can mention it is discontinued.
I have briefly read that the zs7 is poorer quality due to the MP count increasing but the sensor size remaining the same.

If I had the cash, I would buy zs3 any day of the week over zs7 but for a reasonable price.
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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 or DMC-ZS7 for HD Video ?
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2010, 08:27:22 AM »
I just pulled the trigger on a new ZS7 from bhphoto "Total $263.79 shipped" so we will see how well it does Thursday when it is expected to get here.

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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 or DMC-ZS7 for HD Video ?
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2010, 02:59:40 PM »

Did you hvae a cuopon code?
The best I could see at B&H was 294.00 shipped!?

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I just pulled the trigger on a new ZS7 from bhphoto "Total $263.79 shipped" so we will see how well it does Thursday when it is expected to get here.

neil
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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 or DMC-ZS7 for HD Video ?
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2010, 08:25:44 PM »

Did you hvae a cuopon code?
The best I could see at B&H was 294.00 shipped!?

Thanks,
Datfly

I just pulled the trigger on a new ZS7 from bhphoto "Total $263.79 shipped" so we will see how well it does Thursday when it is expected to get here.

neil
Their site says:
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS7 (Red) Digital Camera more info
B&H #PADMCZS7R  • MFR #DMC-ZS7R
Our Price:
$286.95
Sub Total:
$286.95

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS7 (Black) Digital Camera more info
B&H #PADMCZS7K  • MFR #DMC-ZS7K Free Shipping (USA)
Our Price:
$290.95
Sub Total:
$290.95
 
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS7 (Blue) Digital Camera more info
B&H #PADMCZS7A  • MFR #DMC-ZS7A Free Shipping (USA)

Our Price:
$286.95
Sub Total:
$286.95
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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 or DMC-ZS7 for HD Video ?
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2010, 10:12:26 PM »
I've had the zs3 since Christmas and it's by far the best point and shoot I've ever used...wonderful camera
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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 or DMC-ZS7 for HD Video ?
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2010, 07:22:46 PM »
Got the camera tonight! I love it!! as far as the price goes they had it listed on their site as "Rebate Instant Rebate $30.00 Expires: Aug 28, 2010"

Panasonic DMC-ZS7 DIGITAL CAMERA (BLACK) - PADMCZS7K   View Rebate(s)      1     $263.79     
$263.79
Sub Total
   
$263.79
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$0.00
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$0.00
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$263.79

I dont know how I got it so cheap but that is what made me jump on it the other day. I just shot about 20 minutes worth of video and it looks amazing playing the raw mts file right through my wd hd tv live! I can not wait to take this to the next gig i record! If anyone wants any raw samples of anything in particular just let me know ill throw some video your way.

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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 or DMC-ZS7 for HD Video ?
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2010, 05:27:04 AM »
Today noticed COSTCO is selling a LUMIX DMC-ZS6 12 meg-pixel model looking identical to the ZS3  (at least same optics) for ~$269.  Anyone have experience with this model?
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