The Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ8 offers 12 megapixels and a 12x optical zoom lens. This range is often marketed towards anyone who is travelling owing to the relatively small size and light weight for the amount of zoom the camera offers. In fact it is suitable for anyone who would like a digital camera with some increased zoom capabilities in a smaller camera.
One difference between the Lumix DMC TZ8 and previous models in the series is the introduction of manual exposure modes. These include aperture priority and shutter priority modes. For anyone who does not wish to utilise the extra control these modes can give you over the way you photos will look there is a fully automatic mode you can use.
The High Definition movie mode can also come in handy if you are travelling as you may decide you do not need to take a camcorder with you in addition to your digital camera.
Returning to the zoom lens, it offers wide angle capabilities and the amount of zoom can also be increased when shooting at lower resolutions. A maximum 23.4x zoom is available when shooting at 3 megapixels and below.
The Lumix DMC TZ8 is available in black and silver.
Panasonic DMC TZ8 Details
Style
Extra Zoom
Megapixels
12
Zoom
12x
LCD Screen
2.7
MemoryCards
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Resolution
4:3 16:9 3:2
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
25 - 300mm
Shutter Speed
8 to 1/2000 seconds
Aperture
F3.3 - 6.3 (W) / F4.9 - 6.3 (T)
Sensitivity
Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)
White Balance Settings
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Panorama Assist, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Highspeed Burst, Pinhole, Photo Frame, High Dynamic, Underwater?
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
No
Flash Modes
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Range
5.3m
Shooting Modes
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, Pinhole, Film Grain, High Dynamic(Standard, Art, B&W), Photo Frame, Underwater
Maximum Movie Resolution
1280 x 720
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
To capacity of memory card
Macro Focus
3cms
Metering
Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
ManualControls
Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
103.3 x 59.6 x 32.6 mm
Weight
191g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Panasonic DMC TZ8 Specification
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