Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8, 7.2 Megapixel CCD, 12 x Optical Zoom. Black 1/2.5" 7.2 MP

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2011-09-23 10:22:26

Average rating:77

Uk has collected 40 expert reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8, 7.2 Megapixel CCD, 12 x Optical Zoom. Black 1/2.5" 7.2 MP and the average expert rating is 77 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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digitalversus.com

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2011-09-23 10:22:15

Average rating:60

An entry level bridge for Panasonic, the Lumix FZ8 is for photographers who want a versatile camera (12x zoom, macro mode at 5 cm) that is relatively compact and for a reasonable price. In the bridge market, Panasonic does very well thanks to its high...

12x stabilized zoom, Quite reactive, Compact body, Good quality of images in low sensitivities...
Startup time rather long, Degradation of images beyond 400 ISO, The casing looks « low quality »...

digicamreview.co.uk

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2011-09-23 10:22:19

Average rating:90

Announced on the 31st of January 2007, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 is one of the latest Panasonic digital cameras and features a 7.2 megapixel sensor, a 2.5" screen, and a Leica 12x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation. The...

High quality Leica 12x optical zoom lens Good image quality - excellent colour Good video mode - 16:9, VGA, 30fps, Sound Stylish, well designed, and easy to use MEGA Optical Image Stabilisation helps get more blur free photos in low light etc Very good...
High ISO images are blurred and lack detail. (due to noise being removed) Some noise noticable even in ISO100 photos.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 is an excellent ultra zoom digital camera - image quality is very good with great colour and detail although noise and lack of detail at the higher ISO settings causes some concern. The camera offers an excellent Leica 12x o...

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Cameras.co.uk

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2011-09-23 10:22:22

Average rating:85

The Panasonic DMC FZ8 is a super zoom camera. It has a 12x optical zoom lens and seven megapixels. With this length of zoom you are likely to find that the built in image stabilisation is a useful feature. Panasonic have included manual exposure and f...

expertreviews.co.uk

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2011-09-23 10:22:24

Average rating:80

Panasonics DMC-FZ7 impressed us enough to give it four stars in our group test of ultra-zoom cameras (Labs, Shopper March 2007), despite being fairly long in the tooth compared with the others on test. Therefore, it was with some excitement that we...

goodgearguide.com.au

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2011-11-08 17:05:07

Average rating:60

While it does have a few things going for it, including a big zoom and comfortable design, the soft edges and colour reproduction issues mean the FZ8 isnt as impressive as it could have been.

Nice design, big zoom, nice image stabilisation options...
Soft pictures in some parts, oversaturated reds The Final Word While it does have a few things going for it, including a big zoom and comfortable design, the soft edges and colour reproduction issues mean the FZ8 isnt as impressive as it could have been.
While it does have a few things going for it, including a big zoom and comfortable design, the soft edges and colour reproduction issues mean the FZ8 isnt as impressive as it could have been.

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Howstuffworks.com

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2011-09-23 10:22:15

Average rating:80

Calling the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 a point-and-shoot digital camera probably isnt quite fair. The DMC-FZ8 offers more manual control features than a typical point-and-shoot model, and intermediate photographers will likely find some aspects of this c...

Good value, large zoom lens, very sharp images, sharp LCD, some manual-control options...
Some noisy images, response times could be better, thick camera body...
Calling the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 a point-and-shoot digital camera probably isnt quite fair. The DMC-FZ8 offers more manual control features than a typical point-and-shoot model, and intermediate photographers will likely find some aspects of this...

pcmag.com

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2011-09-23 10:22:16

Average rating:80

The 7.2-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 is an update to the companys FZ7, a former Editors Choice winner in the budget superzoom category. The camera retains the FZ7s 12X optical zoom lens and 2.5-inch LCD, and adds a unique feature, an Intellige...

12X optical zoom. Full manual capabilities. Intelligent ISO mode. Variety of flash settings.
Lacks wide-angle view. Nonarticulating LCD.
Although the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 offers a powerful 12X optical zoom lens, manual modes, and a wealth of helpful features, its lack of a true wide-angle view prevents it from stripping the older Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ3 of its Editors Choice crown...

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digitalcamerareview.com

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2011-09-23 10:22:16

Average rating:0

Serious photographers are a demanding lot, but camera manufacturers absolutely love them (because they buy a lot of digital cameras). A near perfect example of this corporate affection is the new ; an imaging tool that caters specifically (with a co...

SLR style body, fast, improved LCD and EVF, 12X zoom, image stabilization, manual controls, sharp images...
Noisy images, minor chromatic aberration, smearing/blotching at higher ISO sensitivities, Technical Specifications, Resolution: 7.2 megapixels (3072 x 2304), Viewfinders: EVF (electronic viewfinder) and 2.5 inch LCD, Lens: f2.8f3.3/672mm Leica DC VarioElmarit allglass (11 elements in 8 Groups with 3 Aspherical elements) optical zoom, Auto Focus: multiple option Contrast Detection, Exposure Modes...
I really liked the the super compact and lightweight FZ8. This snappy little digicam provides an SLR-like level of photographic control and creative flexibility, but without the bulky bag of lenses that would be needed to cover the same (36mm – 432mm)...

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devhardware.com

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2011-09-23 10:22:18

Average rating:0

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...

dcresource.com

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2011-09-23 10:22:20

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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...

cameralabs.com

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2011-09-23 10:22:21

Average rating:84

introduction The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 is a 7.2 Megapixel super-zoom camera with a 12x stabilised lens. Announced in January 2007, it’s the successor to Panasonic’s earlier Lumix FZ7. The FZ8 represents a subtle upgrade over its predecessor...

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...

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letsgodigital.org

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2011-09-23 10:22:21

Average rating:79

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...

digitalcamerainfo.com

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2011-09-23 10:22:22

Average rating:0

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 ran...

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...

trustedreviews.com

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2011-09-23 10:22:22

Average rating:70

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...

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whatdigitalcamera.com

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2011-09-23 10:22:23

Average rating:0

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...

Megapixel.net

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2011-09-23 10:22:24

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The body shape is unchanged, and the FZ8 continues the small SLR look of its predecessors, with a little rubber-clad grip that offers a good hold on the camera. The 2-stage, chromed Shutter Release is perched above the grip, and has the zoom control le...

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...

dpnow.com

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2011-09-23 10:22:25

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18x zoom and full ISO range samples from the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 Panasonic Lumix spring 2007 launch report Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 press release A couple of weeks ago, in Paris, we were able to handle some pre production samples of the Panasoni...

dpreview.com

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2011-09-23 10:22:26

Average rating:90

Almost exactly a year after the introduction of the DMC-FZ7, Panasonics popular compact super-zoom camera, comes its replacement; the Lumix DMC-FZ8. Where the FZ7 was a fairly major upgrade to the camera that came before it (the FZ5), the FZ8 is, per...

Excellent resolution & sharp results, Good, natural color and excellent exposure, Superb 12x optical zoom, Smooth, almost stepless 2-speed zoom, Effective image stabilization, Small and light, but well built, Comprehensive range of controls, Very fast ope...
Some areas of performance actually worse than predecessor, Noise is, as usual, a bit of a problem at lower ISO settings, ISO 400+ noise reduction produces color bleeding and loss of low contrast detail, Default noise reduction too high at all ISO settings...
Maybe because my expectations have been lowered, maybe because no one else is doing it any better, I ended up liking the FZ8 more than I expected to. The FZ7 was a significant upgrade to the FZ5 (one of the most popular super zoom models ever), and th...

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steves-digicams.com

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2014-03-31 04:57:03

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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...

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