Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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+ This digital camera scores high on ease of use. - It has no outstanding negative points. “Compact size, not too small, not too big. most functions are self-explanatory…” Anonymous verified purchaser View all 15 real customer reviews

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Build Quality	9.0
Ease of use	9.2
Features	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.5
Overall rating	9.3

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Janet, Cheshire , “happy, content, smiley, cheerful”

Score 10.0/10

+ small enough to fit in my handbag, convienient to use and very easy to use all round. Good choice.

- no bad points to date.

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purchased 21 May 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ compact size, not too small, not too big. most functions are self-explanatory (good if you hate reading instruction manuals like me)

- despite red eye reduction too many 'glowing' eyes, battery life not as good as my previous camera but this may be due to the higher resolution on this camera. picture quality is good but always comes out darker than expected.

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purchased 03 Dec 2008

Stuart, Romford

Score 10.0/10

+ Compact, well made and easy to use

- None

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purchased 01 Dec 2008

alan, coldstream

Score 10.0/10

+ it's a great product

- in my opinion none

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purchased 14 Jul 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Great for beginners - very easy to get up and running.

- It would be nice to have a case included in the package

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purchased 04 Dec 2008

Anne, Bradford

Score 9.0/10

+ Found this camera to be very easy to use,with lots of features,and covers all i need a camera for.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 11 Dec 2008

Peter, Thornaby , “Point & shoot” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Easy to use, with many built in features. Ideal Digital camera for a older person. (Birthday gift for my 86 y.o. mother)

- A little more bulky than other cameras in its product range

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purchased 14 Mar 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Point & shoot” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ Really easy to use, bargain price, good images, quick uploads to computer

- None as yet

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purchased 12 Mar 2009

christopher, alcester , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ Reviewer left no comment

- no centr or spot metering choice

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purchased 07 Apr 2009

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
resolution (Megapixel)	8.1

Optical Zoom Ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in Inches	2.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital Zoom Ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Image Stabilisation	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Media Format	MMC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media Format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media Format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video Recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Dimensions (mm)	96x62x31
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (g)	129
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	No
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
Resolution (Pixels)	3264x2448
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Shortest Shutter Speed	1/2000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest Shutter Speed	8"
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f2.8-5.1
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-Built Memory (MB)	24

USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components

Also known as: Panasonic DMCLS80EBP, Panasonic DMCLS80EBS, Lumix DMC-LS80, Panasonic DMC LS80

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Manufacturer's Description

The entry level, Easy-to use compact AA battery model equipped with Intelligent Image Stabilizer

Panasonic is pleased to introduce a new Lumix digital camera 8.1-Megapixe DMC-LS80 that combines easy-to-use advanced functions and AA-battery operation convenience. Newly developed superb Lumix DC VARIO lens system with 3x optical zoom (equivalent to 33-100mm on a 35mm film camera) fits in its compact body and renders clear image to edges.

DMC-LS80’s super-easy operation is a comprehensive intelligent mode that combines four distinct features aimed at making it easy to capture perfect images. Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Auto Macro mode and Quick AF system. These entire functions act automatically, so you enjoy effortless, trouble-free shooting in any situation, comes with capturing beautiful photos.

DMC-LS80 further offers a range of features that enhance usability and add convenience. The Intelligent LCD function which comes with the 230,000-dot high resolution monitor, detects lighting condition and controls brightness level of the LCD in 12 fine steps, to offer the display with best appropriate clarity in any situations.

With its multi-task image processing capability, the Venus Engine III boasts outstanding response time. The DMC-LS80 can record WVGA (848 × 480) motion pictures at 30 frames per second. Fitting a wide-screen TV perfectly, these wide –aspect motion pictures make for extremely impressive viewing. A microphone has been added to allow recording motion