Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8

Résumé : One of the newest additions to the ultra-zoom market is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8, which has the same stabilized 12x optical zoom lens as other Lumix cameras but pairs it with 7.2 megapixels, manual to automatic functionality, and an expanded ISO ...

Points forts : Optical image stabilization ; 12x Leica lens ; Good handling ; Records RAW images ; Large viewfinder ; Sturdy, effective flash ; Long-lasting battery ; Quick auto focus

Points faibles : Cheap plastic housing ; No optical zoom in movies ; Zooms slowly ; Limited dynamic range

Conclusion : 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 ...

Résumé : The 7.2-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 fits between the 6-megapixel FZ7 and the 10.1-megapixel FZ50 in the company's line of ultra-zoom digital cameras. It comes at a time when the ultra-zoom market is rapidly expanding; point-and-shooters are ...

Conclusion : The FZ8's long lens has an optical image stabilization system that reduces blur in images caused by shaking hands. The stabilized 12x lens isn't entirely unique though. The Canon PowerShot S3 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 also have 12x lenses with ...

Résumé : The 7.2-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 fits between the 6-megapixel FZ7 and the 10.1-megapixel FZ50 in the company's line of ultra-zoom digital cameras. It comes at a time when the ultra-zoom market is rapidly expanding; point-and-shooters are ...

Conclusion : The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 has a lot of great features, comes with some nice perks, and has a decent $349 retail price tag. It won't be a good fit for photographers who want to record video often, but will be great for just about everyone else

Résumé : With 12x zoom and image stabilisation, the FZ8 looks like a winner

Conclusion : The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 is a well-made and sensibly designed camera with a range of features well suited to the enthusiast photographer. Its performance is a bit on the slow side, but the excellent lens and brilliant image stabilisation system ...

Points forts : Overall picture quality - Lowlight photographs

Points faibles : Purple fringing

Conclusion : The Panasonic DMC FZ8 is one of the best super zoom digital cameras I have tested. It is also available at a very reasonable price. Picture quality is very good indeed. There are a wide range of features, but Panasonic have still managed to make the ...