Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ8 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ8 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera reviews

This digital camera is a good all rounder.

£240 at 1 retailer out of 408 retailers checked

9.1 out of 10 based on 149 reviews.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ8: 14.5 MP (Megapixels), 12x optical zoom, SD Card storage, Optical Image Stabiliser image stabiliser digital Compact camera. See full product description

Ease of use	8.7
Image quality	9.1
Features	8.9
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	8.8
Overall rating	9.1

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chris, newcastle Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: simple to use, but nice extra features if you want to go there, nice for very close ups
Bad points:: battery not compatible with earlier version

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 31 Jan 2012

BARRIE , Plymouth Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Stylish quality built camera with all the extras.
Bad points:: None

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 22 May 2011

Susie, Wiltshire Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Small camera that easily fits into your pocket. Excellent zoom and video.
I purchased this camera to replace my TZ1 that sadly got damaged. The TZ8 is far superior to my original.
Bad points:: A little annoying that the lens cap does not close when using the preview mode.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 20 Jun 2011

Marilyn, Oxford Experienced amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Excellent for macro shots - has produced superb photos of insects. The Intelligent Auto setting (the red 'iA' on the dial) makes things very easy, as you don't have to manually change to Macro mode - the camera does it for you (also avoids the problem of forgetting to change the camera mode back after taking macro shots, as I used to do with my Olympus Camedia).

Colours - in all circumstances - are very good indeed.

The zoom facility is excellent. Got a wonderful photo of a Greater Spotted Woodpecker absolutely sharp -though my kitchen window! Also took a great video of Jet Ants using the zoom.
Bad points:: You can't delete photos from the camera via your computer after downloading them from the camera. (I can do this with my Olympus Camedia).

So far, I haven't managed to get any good indoor shots using flash when on the Intelligent Auto setting - they have all been a bit (or a lot) out of focus, even when there is obviously sufficient ambient light for the camera to focus and I have slightly pressed the exposure button (to allow the camera to focus) before actually taking the photo. I don't have this problem with my Olympus Camedia.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 18 Dec 2010

Geo, Stockport Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Well built, solid construction, great features, great for beginners or advanced users.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

Was this review helpful? 3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 10 Jun 2011

CRAIG, Glasgow Experienced amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: All round fantastic camera
Bad points:: could not find any faults

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 02 Jun 2011

Penny, Exeter Point & shoot

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Small but with a big view screen for those of us with not the best sight. Easy to carry around and quick to get to the pictures.
Bad points:: no case with the included with the product

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 02 Dec 2011

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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 (Megapixels)	14.5

Optical zoom ratio	12
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.7
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.
Type of image stabiliser	Optical Image Stabiliser
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.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
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)
Media format	SDXC 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
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.
Weight (g)	191
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	Yes
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.
Series	Lumix
The name the manufacturer has given to this model’s range.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/1
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 (Fractions of a second)	1/60
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.
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	103.3x59.6x32.6
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

In-built memory (Megabytes)	40

Release date	2010-02-25
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	59.6

Width in mm	103.3

Depth in mm	32.6

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	300

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	25