Panasonic DMC-FZ8 Digital Camera Review

The Panasonic DMC-FZ8 digital camera is a state-of-the-art innovation by Panasonic that exceeded its predecessor in terms of design and features. The 7.2 megapixel camera boasts of a 12x zoom along with the LEICA lens that provides vivid detail and quality even to the far-away subject. An Optical Image Stabilizer (OIC) provides that stability that each photo needs.

The design of the FZ8 fits any user, may it be professional or amateurs. The LCD screen located at the back of the camera sports a size of 2.5-inches in stunning 207,000 TFT colors. The monitor provides access and navigation to the various features present – and with the 4-direction navigation key located just beside the screen makes for an easy access to the various features available.

With the 1/2.5” 7.2 mega pixel CCD provides a 12x zoom that gives high definition shots ranging from 36mm to 432mm equivalent to those of a 35mm film. This high-performance digital camera provides a total of 11 elements and 8 groups, and 3-aspherical lenses that gives an excellent variety in photography.

The OIS minimizes the effect of blurring due to shaky hands or other factors that can reduce the overall quality of your shots. The OIS keeps the lens axis aligned with the CCD to ensure clear and sharp images even when on the move. Integrated within the FZ8 is an Intelligent ISO system that stabilizes the shots taken when the subject is on the move by increase the shutter speed thus making sure that the subject is taken in full detail without worrying about blurry images.

The Venus Engine III graces the Panasonic DMC-FZ8 with its high sensitivity settings. This engine reduces noise dramatically with its system. The chromatic noise is analyzed differently with the rest of the noise thus making sure that you get a clear image complete even the minute of details. Light-sensitive sensors are incorporated in the unit to produce desired image results in any lighting conditions.

The DMC-FZ8 boasts of its start up time of 1.8 seconds, which is perfect for spontaneous shots especially outdoors. The shutter lag is reduced to a mere 0.005 seconds that takes instant picture in stunning detail. Image sizes can be set accordingly from 640 x 480 up to 3072 x 2304, while movie clips are set to 640 x 480 (10/30 fps), 320 x 480 (10/30 fps) and 848 x 480 (30/10 fps) with a ratio of 16:9.

Continuous is possible with this digital camera. Burst shooting mode is capable of doing sequential shots at 3 fps at full resolution. It is possible to take an almost unlimited number of continuous shooting as long as the memory holds out.

This unit offers a variety of scene modes to accommodate almost any scenario. These scene modes can be access through the LCD screen and can be changed accordingly. These scene modes are: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery and many more to choose from. White balance is also included to provide proper adjustment of your shots in any lighting conditions like Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen and Flash.

Connectivity is easy with the Panasonic DMC-TZ8 – with its compatibility
with USB 2.0, one can easily transfer files from your camera on to your PC or laptop. Printing poses no problem since the software PictBridge allows you to print with just a click of a button. This unit contains an internal memory of 27MB and can be expanded with a variety of memory cards such as SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards. This gives you enough room to take all the shots that you possibly may, or may not, need.

Pros: The Panasonic DMC-TZ8 boasts of its easily to handle advanced features that makes this one of the versatile camera available in the market today.

Cons: Even if the Venus Engine has been updated to version 3, it still contains noises when the ISO rate is set above 400. But considering the OIS and other features which provides image, this set back can be easily remedied.

Overall: Considered as a best buy for professional or amateur photographers today, the Panasonic DMC-TZ8 costs around $300 max depending on where you buy it, and with the price come with a variety that almost any professional photographers might possibly need.

Attached Images

Panasonic_DMC-FZ8_Digital_Camera.jpg (25.2 KB, 0 views)