Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ8 Review
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 Datasheet
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Sensor | CCD sensor 1/2.5″ 5.8 x 4.3 mm (crop factor 6.0 )7.4 megapixels (physical), 7.2 megapixels (effective) |
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Pixel pitch | 1.9 µm | ||||||||||||||||||
Photo resolution |
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Picture formats | JPG, RAW | ||||||||||||||||||
Color depth | 24 bits (8 bits per color channel) | ||||||||||||||||||
Metadata | Exif (version 2.2), DCF standard | ||||||||||||||||||
Video resolution |
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Video format |
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Lens |
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Focal length | 36 to 432 mm (35mm equivalent )12x ZoomDigital zoom 4x |
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Focus range | 30 cm to infinity (wide-angle )200 cm to infinity (telephoto) |
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Macro sector | 5 cm (wide-angle )100 cm (telephoto) |
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Apertures | F2.8 to F8 (wide-angle )F3.3 to F8 (telephoto) |
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Autofocus | yes | ||||||||||||||||||
Autofocus Functions | Single AF, Continuous AF, Manual, AF Assist Light | ||||||||||||||||||
Filter threads | 52 mm | ||||||||||||||||||
Viewfinder and Monitor |
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Monitor | 2.5″ TFT LCD monitor with 207,000 pixels | ||||||||||||||||||
Video viewfinder | Video viewfinder available | ||||||||||||||||||
Exposure |
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Exposure metering | Center-weighted integral measurement, matrix/multi-field measurement, spot measurement | ||||||||||||||||||
Exposure times | 1/2,000 to 8 s (automatic )1/2,000 to 60 s (manual) |
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Exposure control | Program automatic, Aperture automatic, Time automatic, Manual | ||||||||||||||||||
Bracketing function | Bracket function with maximum 3 shots, step size from 1/3 to 1 EV | ||||||||||||||||||
Exposure compensation | -2.0 to +2.0 EV with step size of 1/3 EV | ||||||||||||||||||
Sensitivity to light | ISO 100 to ISO 1.250 (manual) | ||||||||||||||||||
Remote access | non-existent | ||||||||||||||||||
Scene modes | Baby, various scene mode programs, fireworks, skin, high sensitivity, candlelight, landscape, aerial photography, night landscape, night portrait, party, portrait, sunset, food, sports/action, starry sky, beach/snow, animals. | ||||||||||||||||||
White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Sun, Fine tuning, Shadow, Flash, Fluorescent lamp, Manual | ||||||||||||||||||
Continuous shooting | maximum 7 (standard mode) or 5 (fine mode) consecutive images at a frame rate of either 3 or 2 frames per second in full resolution, unlimited continuous shooting also possible | ||||||||||||||||||
Self-timer | Self-timer at intervals of 2 s, special features: or 10 s (optional) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shooting functions | Live histogram | ||||||||||||||||||
Flashgun |
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Flash | built-in flash (hinged) | ||||||||||||||||||
Flash range | 0.3 to 6.0 m for wide angle1 .0 to 5.4 m for telephoto |
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Flash functions | Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Red-eye Reduction | ||||||||||||||||||
Equipment |
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Image stabilizer | optical image stabilizer | ||||||||||||||||||
Memory |
Multi Media Card
SD
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Internal memory | yes (27 MByte) | ||||||||||||||||||
Power supply | Power supply connection | ||||||||||||||||||
Power supply | 1 x PIXO CGR-S006 (lithium ion (Li-Ion), 7.2 V, 710 mAh )380 images according to CIPA standard |
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Playback Functions | Image rotation, playback histogram, image index, slide show function, zoom out | ||||||||||||||||||
Picture parameters | Contrast, Saturation, Noise Reduction | ||||||||||||||||||
Grid can be faded in during recording | yes | ||||||||||||||||||
Special functions | Orientation sensor | ||||||||||||||||||
Ports | Data interfaces: USB video output : yes (HDMI output Micro (type D) ) |
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Supported direct printing methods | PictBridge | ||||||||||||||||||
Tripod socket | 1/4″ | ||||||||||||||||||
Features and Miscellaneous | Venus Engine III Signal Processor Switchable Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.)) either permanent or during shutter release11/3/1-point autofocus with switchable high-speed mode and focus group selection Single-frame focusing or focus tracking3-step adjustment of color saturation (natural/standard/strong) 3-step adjustment of camera-internal focus (low/normal/high) 3-i mage Contrast Level Adjustment (Low/Normal/High) Image Alignment Adjustable ) 3 s) 16x) .2 00 exposure times of Liquid crystal realignment on LC colour display Intelligent movement strength (photographer/ subject) |
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Size and weight |
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Weight | 357 g (operational) | ||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions W x H x D | 112 x 72 x 79 mm | ||||||||||||||||||
Other |
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included accessories | PIXO CGR-S006 Special battery chargerUSB connection cableAudio/Video cableLens coverBacklight hood
with adapterCarrying strapPicture editing software ArcSoft PhotoImpressionPanorama software |
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optional accessory | Panasonic DMW-LC55E ConverterPIXO CGR-S006 Special Battery Power SupplyRemovable Memory CardCamera Bag |
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