Panasonic DMW-CHTZ3 Hard Case for Panasonic TZ, LZ and LS Series Digital Cameras by Panasonic
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Digital camera reviews of Panasonic DMW-CHTZ3 Hard Case for Panasonic TZ, LZ and LS Series Digital Cameras
Digital camera Review: Lumix hard case
Summary: 4 Stars
Nice case Kind of bulky which can't be helped due to the camera size. Would have been nice to have room for extra batteries.Digital camera Review: Nice, but a little too big
Summary: 4 Stars
Good case, hard enough for the camera not to break while inside, even if it falls from your hand. However, it is a little too big to carry around in a coat pocket - I imagined it would be a bit smaller. Nice choice, though - I'm pretty happy with it.Digital camera Review: Ok, but could be better
Summary: 3 Stars
The case is well built and rugged. The camera fits perfectly. So perfectly that there is no room for anything else. Have an extra battery? Put it in your pocket, it won't fit in there.
The lack of space for an extra battery and the lack of a carrying strap are the only flaws with this otherwise well done case.
Digital camera Review: Panasonic DMW-CHTZ3 - very, very good
Summary: 5 Stars
I really liked the look of this case, and the price wasn't bad either. I bought it from '17th Street Photo' thru Amazon.com - their service was fabulous. It was with UPS (on it's way to me) 1 day after purchase.
<<-I use this case for the TZ5, so if you have a different camera, you may have a different fit than me->>
Here is my breakdown in order of most importance...
PROS -->
1. A case of this quality easily costs $50 or more. It's really that high quality in person. I was surprised how well made it is.
2. The semi-hard shell along with all the cushioning really protects well in case of a short fall. If you step on this case, of course you'll probably be out of luck (but maybe not).
3. You can fit 2 cards (maybe 3 if you feel frisky) in the little side slot of this case (one on top of the other) - yes, they made a tiny little pocket just for sd cards.
4. The camera fits inside its own cushioned pocket, so you don't have to worry about scratches should you place other objects inside the case.
5. Many people have said in their reviews that you can't fit anything other than a camera & sd card in this case. That is NOT true. I currently fit the TZ5, 2 cards, an extra battery & sd card reader. There is plenty of room in there for these items without worrying about harming the camera as long as you don't put more than 1 item on either side of the camera (you should place the camera 'lens-up' for the fit to work).
**in my opinion, this is the perfect amount of space. you can have 1 card in the camera...2 backups...an extra battery and an sd card reader - or you could bring another battery instead of the sd card reader (I haven't tried this for certain, but the room seems to be there).
6. Double zippers really help to open/close this case.
7. For all you 'brand-name' lovers, this case is something to be proud of.
CONS -->
1. The attached clip-type system on the back works well, but I find that if I'm walking fast the case will swing side to side. Also, it takes two hands to get the camera out of this case when it's hanging from your belt loop. (that being said it does do the job, and I don't have to hold the case with my hand or set it down somewhere)
2. The case is a bit larger than I expected, but it's not that much bigger than the camera. Only a soft shell or leather case would be more compact...so you would trade off protection (and the ability to carry accessories) for smaller size.
CONCLUSION-->
This case is really a great buy, if you need something that will keep your new camera nice and won't break the bank, this is the best solution - I would expect to drop $50 easily for something this good.
If compact size is of most importance to you, you might want to look elsewhere. However, this case isn't that big and has enough space to bring the important stuff you need on a long day of shooting.
9/10 stars
Digital camera Review: Panasonic TZ3 Protection
Summary: 5 Stars
The Panasonic DMW-CHTZ3 Hard Case for Panasonic TZ, LZ and LS Series Digital Cameras fits my TZ3 like a glove, offering great protection within its semi-hard case. I also really like the small carabiner used to clip it on a belt loop. It's very easy to remove or attach the case. Last but not least, it really is a good looking case with its Panasonic blue color, rounded corners and satin finish. Note that it can only hold the camera and a memory card.