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.

• Image stabilisation
• Self timer
• Sensor Size 1/2.5 inch
• Special resolution for widescreen television playback
• Special resolution for 6 x 4 inch prints
• Colour options - Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
• Adjustment for sharpness, contrast, saturation and noise reduction

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

• Manual Exposure
• Shutter Priority
• Aperture Priority
• Aperture Wide: F3.3 - F8 Tele: F5.9 - F8
• Shutter Speed: 60-1/2000sec. Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec
• Metering: Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
• ISO sensitivity: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
• Exposure compensation: 1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
• White balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set, White Balance Adjustment (±10steps, except for auto set)
• Bracketing: +/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames
• Unlimited consecutive shooting
• Burst Shooting Mode: 2.5 frames/sec Max. 7 images

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

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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Panasonic DMC LZ8