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Panasonic introduced the LUMIX 8.1-megapixel DMC-LZ8 with 5x optical zoom Leica DC lens with both excellent optical performance and compactness of the lens unit perfectly combined. The camera is substantially refined to much look slimmer and compact compared to the predecessor DMC-LZ6.
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. These features can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear images.
The DMC-LZ8 adopt a manual control function that allows users to set aperture and shutter　speed manually in the three mode; A-aperture priority, S-shutter speed priority and M-manual. Together with the powerful 5x optical zoom, this function helps to express the photographer's intention in the picture.
The 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. Silver Model: DMC-LZ8EB-S.
32mm LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR Lens
Intelligent Auto mode
1/2.5” 8.1 megapixels CCD
Manual Operation with Advanced Scene Mode
High picture quality and high sensitivity by Venus Engine IV
2.5” (230k dots) Intelligent LCD with Auto-Brightness Control
Image Sensor
Camera Effective Pixels
8.1 Mega pixels
Sensor Size
1/2.5 inch
Total Pixel
8.32 Mega Pixels
Primary Color Filter
yes
Optic
Zoom Factor
Optical Zoom
5x
Lens
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR / 7 elements in 6 groups / (3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
Aperture
Wide: F3.3 - F8 Tele: F5.9 - F8
Optical Image Stabilizer
MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1/ Mode2)
Focusing Area
Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 100cm - infinity / Macro / Intelligent AUTO: Wide 5cm / Tele 100cm - infinity
AF Metering
Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 9-point/ Spot
FourThirds System
n/a
Focus/Exposure
Focus Mode
Normal / Macro / Quick AF On/Off
AF Assist Lamp
Yes
ISO Sensitivity
Auto /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
White Balance
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / White Balance Adjustment (±10steps, except for auto set)
Exposure
Program AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual
Exposure Compensation
1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV
Backlight Compensation
Yes (at Intelligent AUTO mode)
Auto (AE) Bracketing
+/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames
Light Metering
Intelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted/ Spot
Rec Mode[Mode Dial]
Intelligent AUTO / P(Program) mode / A(AperturePriority) ・S(Shutter Priority) ・ M(Manual) mode / Motion Picture / Portrait / Scenery / Sports / Night Potrait / Scene
Scene Mode
Mode Dial: Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait / Scene: Self-Portrait / Food / Party / Candle Light / Sunset / Baby1 / Baby2 / Fireworks / Starry Sky / Beach / Aerial photo / Snow / High Sensitivity / Pet / Hi-Speed Burst
Shutter Speed
Program AE : 1-1/2000 sec Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE : 8-1/2000 sec Manual : 60-1/2000sec. Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec
Flash System
Built-in-Flash
Auto / Auto/Red-eye Reduction / Forced On / Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction / Forced Off
Flash Distance
0.5 - 6.8m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External Flash
n/a
Feature
Self Timer
2sec / 10sec
Auto Review
1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold
Picture Adjustment
Contrast ±2steps / Sharpness ±2steps / Saturation ±2steps / Noise Reduction ±2steps
Colour Effect Mode
Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
Recording Format
Still Image: JPEG(Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF corresponding / Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
Recording Image Size
Still Image: 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 3264 x 2448 pixels, 2560 x 920pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels / 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 3264 x 2176 pixels, 2560 x 1712 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels / 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 3264 x 1840 pixels, 2560 x 1440 pixels,1920 x 1080 pixels
Image Quality
Fine / Standard
Motion Picture
4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps / 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps
Burst Shooting Mode
Full-Resolution Image / 2.5 frames/sec Max. 7 images (Standard mode) / Max 4 images (Fine Mode) / High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 5.5 frames/sec (recorded in 2M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
Unlimited consecutive shooting
yes
Digital Red Eye Correction
n/a
Intelligent Exposure
n/a
Easy Zoom
yes
Zoom Resume
n/a
Motion Zoom
n/a
Real-time histogram
yes
Composition Guide line
yes
Built-in-Memory
yes
Built-in-Memory [Capacity]
approx. 20MB
Scene Mode Help Screen
yes
Auto Angle Detection
yes
Flip Animation
n/a
Travel Date
yes
World Time
yes
Title Edit
yes
Date Stamp
n/a
Text Stamp
yes
Economy mode
n/a
LCD Monitor
2.5" TFT LCD Display (230K dots) / Field of View : approx. 100% / AUTO Power LCD mode / Power LCD mode / High angle mode
Playback mode
[REC]/[Play] Selector switch / 30-thumbnail display / 12-thumbnail display / calendar display / zoomed playback (16x max.) / playback of favorite pictures / image rotation / Resizing (selectable number of pixels) / trimming / protection / aspect conv. DPOF print setting
Category Playback
Yes (in slideshow mode and normal playback)
Slideshow Mode
Yes (duration & effect with music adjustable)
OSD language
Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
Recording Media
Built-in Memory / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / MultiMediaCard(Still image only)
Microphone
yes
Speaker
yes
Interface
DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), USB2.0 Full Speed
Direct Print
PictBridge
General Data
Power
Battery
2 x AA Batteries
Dimensions [mm]
Width
97.5
Height
62.0
Depth
33.3
Weight [g]
Body
141.0
Including Battery and SD Memory Card
188.0
Further Specifications
Included Software
PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- / ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker) / USB Driver
Standard Accessories
AV Cable / USB Connection Cable / Strap / CD-ROM / 2x Alkaline AA Batteries
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