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Abstract: Panasonic had their hands full trying to improve upon the DMC-FZ7, but they may have done it with the Lumix DMC-FZ8. This camera was released in March of 2007, and on the surface it looks really good. Keep reading to see what we think of it.Introductio...
Abstract: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 ($350) is the updated version of the popular DMC-FZ7 ultra zoom from last year (see our review). This latest model is an evolutionary upgrade, providing these new features compared to the FZ7: A 7.2 effective Megapixel CCD...
12x optical zoom with OIS, Decent quality 2.5in screen, Quick access to settings, Good manual control and RAW mode.
Noise becomes a problem above 200 ISO, Wide angle coverage only 36mm, No flip-out screen, May be too small and light for some.
It’s revealing three-quarters of the cameras we’ve compared the FZ8 against here all cost around 50% more. The simple fact is there’s no real competition for the FZ8 at its price range other than Panasonic’s own Lumix TZ3, which as...
Abstract: Panasonic has added yet another Super-Zoom model to their popular line of Lumix digital cameras. The new model boasts a 12x Optical Zoom (equivalent to 36-432mm on a 35mm film camera) coupled with Panasonics Extra Optical Zoom function that provides a...
Abstract: Panasonic set the tone for the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ8 when it won an international DIWA Gold Award for its predecessor. The results from our practical test soon showed that the Panasonic FZ8 is a worthy successor. Although there is still room for impr...
Optical image stabilization
12x Leica lens
Good handling
Records RAW images
Large viewfinder
Sturdy, effective flash
Long-lasting battery
Quick auto focus
Cheap plastic housing
No optical zoom in movies
Zooms slowly
Limited dynamic range
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 follows the FZ7 in the ultra-zoom line with the same Leica 12x optical zoom lens and Mega O.I.S. The new model offers more resolution than its predecessor with 7.2 megapixels on its image sensor, but is otherwise very simila...
Abstract: If you're looking for a high-end superzoom camera with image stabilisation, you don't have to look very far. Basically your choices are the Kodak EasyShare Z712 (£262), the Canon PowerShot S3 IS (£277), the disappointing Nikon CoolPix S10 (£269), the Olym...
Abstract: With its DSLR-style features, compact size and long-reaching zoom, the Panasonic FZ8 could be the ideal one-stop solution for the digital photography enthusiast. But is it any good? FEATURES Like many compacts in the ‘superzoom’ or
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Published: 2007-04-10, Author: Philip , review by: cnet.com
Fast 12x optical zoom lens; convenient joystick control; manual exposure controls; optical image stabilization; raw image capture.
Noisy images; so-so image quality; ISO 3,200 hidden away in a scene mode.
A fast, long 12x optical zoom lens and easy-to-use controls help make up a little for the DMC-FZ8s image-quality issues.
Good image quality, very good with RAW images, Powerful 12X zoom, Effective stabilizer, Aspect ratio choices, RAW mode, Sharp monitor and EVF
JPEG contains artefacts, Noise as of 100 ISO, Higher ISO levels too noisy
The Panasonic DMC-FZ8 is the iteration of the FZ camera, replacing last year’s FZ7. Outwardly, the changes are modest consisting of minor, mostly cosmetic changes, while inwardly the FZ8 offers an extra million pixels, and higher resolutions for bot...
