Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 Review
Panasonic introduced the new Lumix DMC-LZ8 with 32mm (35 mm equivalent: 32-160mm) 5x optical zoom Leica DC lens with both excellent optical performance and compactness of the lens unit perfectly combined. The CCD has been upgraded to 8.1-megapixel high resolution and newly adopted manual control over aperture and shutter speed help the camera to serve as an ideal multi-functional tool to enjoy creative photography. The high-performance image-processing LSI has newly entered its fourth generation, to be reborn as Venus Engine IV to assure higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system. Yet the profile of the camera is substantially refined to much look slimmer and compact compared to the predecessor DMC-LZ7.
The new Panasonic Lumix LZ8 features the iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, which comprises 5 shooting-assist functions; Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Quick AF functions. Mega O.I.S. suppresses hand-shake and Intelligent ISO Control prevents motion blur. The Intelligent Scene Selector sets the appropriate scene mode by automatically selecting it from the most frequently used scene modes, such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Portrait and Night Scenery. The Face Detection system detects a human face to set the focus and appropriate exposure for it automatically. The Quick AF system allows the camera to start focusing on the subject even without pressing the shutter button halfway, to get the best results from every shooting opportunity by minimizing the AF time. Once you enter iA mode, these multi-capable functions happen automatically so you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change. You can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear, beautiful images.
The Panasonic DMC-LZ8 boasts a 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD with Intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 12 fine steps, to offer a display with the most appropriate clarity in any situation. Slideshows of captured images now offer a music effect that matches the mood so you can enjoy watching or showing your pictures with emotional impact. Both external and internal design are reexamined throughout, allowing the Lumix LZ8 to look much slimmer and more compact thanks to the newly developed lens unit while the well-reputed grip is succeeded from the predecessor. For photographers who would like to enjoy taking beautiful pictures successfully or for those who would like to experience a creative photography, the Panasonic LZ8 offers best solution to the respective needs.
Features:
* 8.3 effective Megapixel CCD
* F3.3-5.9, 5X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 32 - 160 mm
* Optical image stabilization
* Venus Engine IV processor
* 2.5″ LCD display with 230,000 pixels with auto brightness adjustment
* Full manual controls
* Intelligent ISO and Scene Selection modes
* Face detection finds up to 15 faces in the frame
* Records widescreen movies at 848 x 480 (30 fps) with sound
* 20MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/MMC card slot
* Uses two AA batteries; 470 shots per charge using NiMH cells
* Available in silver and black
* Shipping in February for $179
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