The Panasonic Lumix DMC FP8 has 12 megapixels and a 4.6x optical zoom lens. If you reduce the number of megapixels you are shooting at additional zoom becomes available up to a maximum of 9.1x. The focal length of the lens is equivalent to 28 - 128mm in 35mm format. 4x digital zoom is a further option offered by the Lumix DMC FP8.

• Image Stabilisation: Photo mode and movie mode
• Self timer 2 or 10 seconds
• Sensor size: 1/2.33 inches
• Macro focusing: 5cm
• Digital Red Eye Correction
• Special resolution for widescreen television playback
• Special resolution for 6 x 4 inch prints
• Face Detection focusing
• Colour Effect Mode: Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
• Intelligent Scene Selector: Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro
• Still Image with Audio Recording 5 seconds
• Voice Memo 10 seconds
• Intelligent Scene Selector: Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro

The LCD monitor is 2.7 inches in size. The screen is made up of around 230,000 dots.

The flash modes are: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off.

The maximum flash range is 5.5m. This falls to 3.1m when the zoom lens is fully extended.

There are a number of preset scene modes. These are: Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, / Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Pinhoole, Film Grain, High Dynamic(Standard, Art, B&W) and Photo frame.

You can shoot movies with a widescreen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The top recording speed is 30 frames per second. Sound can be recorded and zoom can be applied during shooting.

Among the more advanced features are:

• Aperture Size: F3.3 - 10 (W) / F5.9 - 18 (T)
• Shutter Speed 60 seconds to 1/1300 seconds
• Continuous Shooting Mode Full-Resolution Image, 2.3 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 images (Fine Mode) / High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 10 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)(Speed Priority) approx. 6 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)(Image Priority)
• Exposure Compensation: 1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV
• ISO Sensitivity Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
• High Sensitivity ISO 1600 - 6400
• Auto Bracketing: +/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames
• Light Metering: Intelligent Multiple
• White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Panorama Assist, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Highspeed Burst, Pinhole, High Dynamic, Photo Frame mode) White Balance Adjustment (±10steps, except for auto set)
• Unlimited Consecutive Shooting: 2.0 frames/sec
• Flash Burst Continuous Shooting Mode Max. 5 images (Standard mode)

All the necessary cables and software are supplied to attach the Panasonic Lumix DMC FP8 to a computer, television set and compatible printer.

Description:	12 megapixels and a 4.6x zoom lens
Ease of Use:	9
Features:	8
Colour:	8
Macro:	8
Indoors:	8
Value for Money:	8
Style:	8
Movie Mode:	9
Image Quality:	8
Build Quality:	8
Total:	82
Verdict:	There is plenty to like about the Lumix DMC FP8. It has very fast start up times, minimal shutter delay and takes a good quality snap shot. It has a High Definition movie mode which allows zoom to be applied while recording. All in all it is a very good camera.
Review Date:	October 2009
Related Pages:	Panasonic DMC FP8 Specification Panasonic DMC FP8 Sample Images Panasonic DMC FP8 Features

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Panasonic DMC FP8