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| Model Name: | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 |
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | |
| Successor: | |
| General | |
| Model Number: | DMC-FZ8 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $349.95 |
| Street Price: | $231.84 |
| Date Available: | 2007-02-28 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
12.6 oz
(357 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.8 x
3.1 in. (113 x 72 x 79 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 7.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.5 inch |
| Sensor size: | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.88 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.2), RAW |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.9 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
848x480 (30.00)
640x480 (30.00) 320x240 () |
| Movie File Format: | QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| HD Video Out: | |
| HD Video Connection: | |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | n/a |
| Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 36 - 432mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6 - 72mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 12.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.1 (tele) - f/8.0 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 4x |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 1, 3 or multi-point |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type, 0.44" 188K pixel color LCD |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 207,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | |
| Selfie Screen: | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (High Sensitivity mode only) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1/2 |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Panning, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Baby 1 & 2, Aerial photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Beach, Sunset, Pet |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Wide: 0.3 - 6.0m (ISO Auto) Tele: 0.3 - 5.4m (ISO Auto) |
| Max Flash Sync: | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW |
| Movie File Format: | QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | |
| Remote Control Type: | |
| Connections (extended): | DC input |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.68 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 3.91 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.58 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.64 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.310 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.019 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus High Speed Mode = 0.46s |
| Startup Time: | 2.8 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.5 seconds |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 380 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio -viewer-, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, ArcSoft PhotoBase, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | |
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