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Panasonic DMC LZ8 Features

Megapixels and Zoom

Panasonic DMC LZ8 The Panasonic DMC LZ8 is a 8 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens. Zoom can be increased to 8x when shooting at the lowest resolutions. 4x digital zoom is also available

The focal length of the lens is equivalent to 32 - 160mm in 35mm format.

Basics

Focusing

In macro mode the DMC LZ8 can focus from 5cm away from the subject. Face detection focusing is available for portrait shots.

LCD

The 2.5 inch LCD screen is made up of around 230,000 pixels. It also has a high angle mode. This makes it easier to see the screen if you need to hold the DSC LZ8 above eye level to take a photo.

Flash

The built in flash unit has a maximum range of 6.8m when the zoom is not being used. This reduces to 3.8m when the zoom lens is in use. The flash modes are Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction and Forced Off.

Scene Modes

The scene modes available to you are: Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, Baby1, Baby2, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Pet and Hi-Speed Burst.

Movies

Panasonic are one of the only brands to offer a special widescreen television, movie mode (resolution 848 x 480 pixels). Sound can be recorded. The top recording speed is 30 frames per second and zoom can be applied before recording starts.

Advanced Features


Computer - Printers - Television

All the necessary cables and software are supplied to attach the Panasonic DMC LZ8 to a computer, television set and compatible printer. Panasonic DMC LZ8

Panasonic DMC LZ8 Summary
Description:8 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom lens
Ease of Use:8
Features:8
Colour:8
Macro:8
Indoors:7
Value for Money:8
Style:8
Movie Mode:9
Image Quality:7
Build Quality:8
Total:79
Verdict:"This camera has a specification that is a step up from more basic point and shot models. It includes manual exposure modes. Picture quality is not perfect, but the camera is available for quite a low price."
Review Date:June 2008
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Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, please make sure you double check the feature set and specification at the point of purchase.

Panasonic DMC LZ8