Panasonic LUMIX FZ8 Point & Shoot Camera
The Panasonic DMC-FZ8 is a 7MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — with 480p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Panasonic LUMIX FZ8 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Panasonic DMC-FZ8
Key Features — Panasonic DMC-FZ8
7MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor: Captures stills at up to 3072x2304 pixels, suited for standard prints and everyday photography.
Optical Image Stabilization: Lens-based OIS reduces the effect of camera shake during handheld shooting, particularly useful at longer focal lengths.
EVF and LCD Composition: A 188,000-dot Electronic Viewfinder and a 2.5-inch 207,000-dot LCD give you two options for framing shots in varied lighting conditions.
ISO 100–3200 Range: Covers a broad range of lighting situations from bright daylight to dimmer indoor environments.
Venus Engine III Processor: Handles image processing for color reproduction, noise reduction, and overall image output.
Built-In Pop-Up Flash: Integrated flash reaches up to 6m with five modes including Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, and Slow Sync for different shooting scenarios.
Camera Specifications — Panasonic DMC-FZ8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Wildlife |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 7MP |
| Processor | Venus Engine III |
| ISO Range | 100 – 3200 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 9 points |
| Max Photo Resolution | 3072x2304 |
| Burst Rate | 3 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 480p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
Description — Panasonic DMC-FZ8
The Panasonic LUMIX FZ8 is a point-and-shoot camera centered on a 7MP sensor of the 1/2.5-inch type, processed by Panasonic's Venus Engine III image processor. The ISO range runs from 100 to 3200, and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) is built in to help manage camera shake. Shooters can frame using either the 2.5-inch Fixed TFT LCD at 207,000 dots or the Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) at 188,000 dots — a handy pairing in bright outdoor conditions.
Autofocus relies on Contrast Detection across 9 focus points. Maximum still resolution reaches 3072x2304 pixels, with burst shooting available at up to 3fps. Five color profiles — Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, and Sepia — are available for JPEGs.
Video maxes out at 480p / 30fps in 8-bit. The body is plastic with metal accents, weighs 357g, and measures 113 x 72 x 79mm with no weather sealing. Storage is via SD and SDHC cards, and a built-in pop-up flash reaches up to 6m with modes including Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, and Slow Sync.
Pros — Panasonic DMC-FZ8
- ✓Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) helps reduce camera shake during handheld shooting
- ✓Dual composition options: 2.5-inch Fixed TFT LCD (207,000 dots) and an Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) at 188,000 dots
- ✓ISO range of 100–3200 provides solid exposure flexibility
Cons — Panasonic DMC-FZ8
- ✗No weather sealing — the body design explicitly lists 'None'
- ✗Video is limited to 480p at 30fps, which is well below modern standards
- ✗No WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity for wireless image transfer
Videos — Panasonic DMC-FZ8
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 video review — Gordon Laing