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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8  
 
DCRP Review of Lumix DMC-FZ8
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model name: Lumix DMC-FZ8
Date announced: 2007-01-31
MSRP: $350
Official site: DMC-FZ8 Homepage
 
Max resolution: 3072 x 2304 (7 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 1/2.5" (CCD)
Zoom capability: 12X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 36mm - 432mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F2.8 - F3.3
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes (5 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No
Supports conversion lenses: Yes
 
LCD display: Yes/2.5"
LCD resolution: 207,000 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Electronic
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 100/200/400/800/1250
Movie mode (format): Yes (QuickTime)
Movie resolution (max): 848 x 480
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: 27MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/MMC slot   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 1-210
Batteries used: CGR-S006 (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
380 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.4 x 2.8 x 3.1 in / 111.8 x 71.1 x 78.7 mm
Weight (empty): 10.9 oz / 310 g
Bundled software: LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio Viewer, ArcSoft PhotoSuite, SilkyPix Developer Studio
Accessories: Close-up lens (DMW-LC55), MC protector (52 mm) (DMW-LMC52), Neutral density filter (52 mm) (DMW-LND52), Telephoto lens (DMW-LT55), Wide-angle lens (DMW-LW55)
 
Misc. notes: Comes in silver and black