Panasonic - Lumix ZS8 14.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black Review

Average User Rating:4.8

PROS:

• Great Zoon Range
• Fast Shutter speed
• Long Battery Life
• Great Video Clearity
• Good in Low Light.

CONS:

• Poor in Low Light
• Long Shutter Delay     

Price: $149.99-$399.95      Click here to find lowest price on this Digital Camera

This digital camera features a wide array of functions, so you can capture special moments and be creative. Optical image stabilization and face detection help ensure clear, focused portraits. The 3" LCD screen lets you easily view your images.

PRODUCT FEATURES

• 14.1-megapixel 1/2.33" CCD
  Captures high-resolution images up to 4320 x 3240 pixels.
• 16x optical/4x digital/64x total zoom
  Through a wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens for sharp shots.
• 3" TFT-LCD display
  With 230K dots for easy viewing.
• High-definition movie mode
  For live-action filming.
• Optical Image Stabilizer
  Reduces image blur caused by camera shake and vibration.
• High ISO sensitivity (up to 6400)
  For improved image capture in low-light conditions.
• Wide selection of scene modes
  Includes portrait, soft skin, transform, self-portrait, scenery, panorama assist, sports, night portrait, night scenery, food, party, candle light, sunset, baby, underwater and more to capture optimal images.
• Burst shooting mode
  Captures 5.5 fps in image priority mode or approximately 10 fps in speed priority mode for fast-action shots.
• White balance options
  Include auto, daylight, cloudy, shade, incandescent and white set to help keep colors looking natural in different types of light.
• Built-in flash
  With auto, forced off and red-eye reduction modes to accommodate various lighting conditions.
• Special photo effects
  Include black and white, sepia, cool, warm and happy for creative images.
• Face detection technology
  Isolates subjects in-frame and optimizes conditions to take the best pictures of friends and family.
• 23-point autofocus
  With single-point, AF tracking, spot and face options for versatility.
• PictBridge compatible
  For printing your photos directly without using a PC.
• 70MB internal memory
  For storing videos and still shots. Slot supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity and SDXC (media not included) for expanded storage options.

Specification:

• Warranty Terms - Parts
  1 year
• Warranty Terms - Labor
  1 year limited
• Product Height
  2.25"
• Product Width
  4.1"
• Product Weight
  6.6 oz.
• Product Depth
  1.3"
• Megapixels (Effective)
  14.1
• Megapixels (Total)
  14.5
• Image Resolution
  Up to 4320 x 3240
• Optical Zoom
  16x
• Digital Zoom
  4x
• Lens Features
  Leica DC Vario-Elmar
• Lens Focal Length(s)
  35mm equivalent 24-384mm
• LCD Screen Size
  3"
• LCD Screen Features
  TFT-LCD (230K dots); field of view: approximately 100%; power LCD mode, auto LCD mode, high angle mode
• Viewfinder
  LCD only
• Image Stabilization
  Yes, optical
• Face Detection
  Yes
• Burst Mode
  Yes
• Panorama Mode
  Yes
• Image Stitching
  No
• Internal Memory
  70MB
• Compatible Memory Formats
  Secure Digital (SD)|Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)|Secure Digital Extanded Capacity (SDXC) Card
• Shutter Speeds
  Still: 60 - 1/4000 sec.; Starry sky mode: 15 sec., 30, sec., 60 sec.
• Aperture Range
  f/3.3 - f/5.9; multistage iris diagram: f/3.3 - f/6.3 (wide), f/5.9 - f/6.3 (telephoto)
• White Balance
  Auto, daylight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, white set (selectable at portrait, soft skin, transform, self-portrait, panorama, assist, sports, baby, pet, high sensitivity, high-speed burst, pin hole, photo frame, high dynamic)
• Flash Range
  2' - 16.4' (wide/I.ISO); 3.2' - 9.2' (telephoto/I.ISO auto)
• Flash Modes
  Auto, auto/red-eye reduction, slow sync/red-eye reduction, forced off
• Focus Range
  Normal: 1.6' - infinity (wide), 6.6' - infinity (telephoto); Macro/intelligent auto/movie recording: 1.2" - infinity (wide), 3.3' - infinity (telephoto)
• Movie Mode
  Yes
• ISO Equivalent
  Auto (i.ISO): 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600|high sensitivity: 1600-6400|Auto (i.ISO): 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600|high sensitivity: 1600-6400
• Camera Dock
  Not included
• Image Storage Capacity
  Varies
• Batteries
  Lithium-ion battery pack (included)
• Imaging Sensor Type
  CCD
• Imaging Sensor Size
  1/2.33"
• Touchscreen
  No
• Color Category
  Black
• HD Movie Mode
  Yes
• Smile Mode
  No
• Waterproof
  No
• Coldproof
  No
• Shockproof
  No
• Product Depth
  1.3"
• Camera Use
  Compact|Fun & Basic
• Camera Long Zoom
  Yes
• UPC
  885170033351