Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ8 1/2.33" Compact camera 12.1 MP CCD 4000 x 3000 pixels Black

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2011-09-23 12:38:47

Average rating:80

Uk has collected 40 expert reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ8 1/2.33" Compact camera 12.1 MP CCD 4000 x 3000 pixels Black and the average expert rating is 80 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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expertreviews.co.uk

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2011-09-23 12:38:35

Average rating:100

The TZ8 is a cut-down version of the Panasonic TZ10, and costs around £75 less. The two models are very similar and their photo-taking abilities are identical. What you don’t get here is the TZ10’s GPS tagging, its 3in, 460,000-dot screen and its abili...

Not as luxurious as the TZ10, but delivers high quality photos and videos, a big zoom and a pocket-friendly design at an extremely attractive price...

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digitalversus.com

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2011-09-23 12:38:35

Average rating:80

Multi-aspect sensor Unlike the TZ6, the TZ8 features the same sensor as its high-end counterpart, the TZ10. In fact, the TZ8 has the same multi-aspect sensor that was first seen in the TZ7.Although the 14-Megapixel sensor is 1/2.33" in size, the lens...

Pluses, Picture quality up to 400 ISO, Priority modes and automatic subject tracking when focusing, Good optical stabilisation, Versatile 12x zoom on a compact body, Instant switching from wide angle to telephoto...
Minuses, Performance at highsensitivities could be better, Graphic interface a little outdated, E.Zoom function is disappointing, Video recorded in Mjpeg with mono sound, 230,000pixel screen...

trustedreviews.com

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2011-09-23 12:38:38

Average rating:90

Panasonic's TZ range of compacts has produced cameras with impressive zoom lengths for a fair few years now, of which the TZ8 is one of the latest additions. This slim camera somehow manages to contain a 12x optical zoom, making it TARDIS-like in its abil...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2011-09-23 12:38:40

Average rating:70

Product Code: HKCR-PZS5SL Compared with some feature-packed competitors, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 is a solid, no-nonsense pocket megazoom camera. Emphasizing smooth, versatile performance, its 12X-optical-zoom lens (25mm to 300mm) offers quiet mot...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 gets our recommendation as a dual-purpose camera for stills and video, thanks to its silent, quick-focusing, and far-reaching zoom lens. You may want to look elsewhere if you're craving wow-factor features, and you may want...

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T3.com

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2011-09-23 12:38:43

Average rating:100

Panasonic was one of the first manufacturers to design a compact camera with a large optical zoom, with the Lumix TZ1 way back in 2006. It’s latest incarnation is the 12MP Lumix TZ8, released alongside the GPS-touting TZ10 earlier this year. At...

Great pictures, Versatile 12x zoom, Sharp and bright LCD screen Helpful range of manual options...
Macro shots can lack minute detail, No HDMI, Bulky...
Panasonic's superb big-zoom compact packs a killer combination of versatility and simplicity. It's the best value compact you can get right now...

techadvisor.co.uk

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2011-09-23 12:38:43

Average rating:60

Product Code: DMCTZ8EFK The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ8 is one of the most versatile compact digital cameras on the market: it has a 25mm wide angle lens with a 12x zoom, a 12.1-megapixel sensor and manual exposure controls. It also packs optical image...

We were excited to see if Panasonic could improve on last year's excellent Travel Zoom camera, the LUMIX DMC-TZ7, but alas the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ8 falls short. The only improvements over its predecessor are a higher megapixel count and better plac...

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Cameras.co.uk

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2011-09-23 12:38:47

Average rating:85

The Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ8 is an excellent digital camera. Panasonic have included plenty of features and picture quality compares very well with all other cameras of this type. I could not find any real weaknesses and if I was looking to buy this ty...

techradar.com

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2011-09-23 12:38:47

Average rating:80

Pitched at family snappers and travellers looking for a lot of power in a compact body, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ8 is the follow-up to the popular DMC-TZ6.The svelte Lumix DMC-TZ8 offers a 12.1 megapixel sensor with a proper 12x optical zoom, along with...

Lens, Intelligent Exposure and AF functions, Metering system, Noise o.k. until ISO 800, 720p movie recording...
Not as good as D-SLR although price quite similar, Fiddly controls for aperture etc, Some Intelligent functions have little effect...
Although this camera is great for a compact, we can't help feeling that for an extra bit more cash, you could get a fully fledged D-SLR...

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pocket-lint.com

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2011-09-23 12:38:47

Average rating:80

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ8 (known as the ZS5 in the US) is a step-down from the company's TZ10 model, which most notably features a GPS and a few tweaks to differentiate it from the smaller brother. It falls into Panasonic's line of "super zoom" comp...

Little distortion off the 12x lens, manual controls, focus lock works well...
No HDMI, menus not the most user friendly, mono mic, HD video format not the best...
Panasonic pitches the Lumix DMC-TZ8 as an ideal travel companion and for many it will be. The combination of creative control through the manual settings, the wide zoom range and HD video capture make it a good all-rounder. The performance and image qu...

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goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-08 17:31:56

Average rating:55

Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-TZ8 is one of the most versatile compact digital cameras on the market: it has a 25mm wide angle lens with a 12x zoom, a 12.1-megapixel sensor and manual exposure controls. It also packs optical image stabilisation, comprehensive and accurate focus modes, as well as high-definition video recording. The problem is that its image quality isn’t great; in fact, it’s not an improvement over last year’s excellent Travel Zoom camera, the LUMIX DMC-TZ7. Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ8 p...

Compact, 14x zoom, good focusing, high-definition video recording in ACHD Lite...
Poor mid-to-high ISO performance, soft image quality at smallest aperture, E.Zoom button is redundant, changing shooting modes alters the lens position, no dedicated video recording button...
We were excited to see if Panasonic could improve on last year's excellent Travel Zoom camera, the LUMIX DMC-TZ7, but alas the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ8 falls short. The only improvements over its predecessor are a higher megapixel count and better placemen...

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pcmag.com

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2011-09-23 12:38:15

Average rating:0

A 12.1 megapixel point-and-shoot camera like the Lumix DMC-FH20K ($179 list), the Lumix DMC-ZS5 ($179.95 list) features a 25 millimeter wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens with 12x optical zoom. This shooter also sports a 2.7-inch LCD display along wi...

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consumersearch.com

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2011-09-23 12:38:19

Average rating:0

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 (aka DMC-TZ8 outside of the U.S.) continues the well-received ZS series. The 12.1 megapixel, 12x zoom ZS5 is a pared-down version of the DMC-ZS7 which includes some additional features, such as GPS to identify the location o...

Easy to use, clearly marked controls, Very good image stabilization, Metal tripod socket is wellcentered...
No optical viewfinder, No support for RAW file format, Mediocre picture quality in low light...

pcworld.in

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2011-09-23 12:38:24

Average rating:80

The TZ series of Panasonic cameras are well-known and highly regarded compact zoom cameras. We recently received the latest entrant to that series here for review- the Panasonic Lumix TZ8, that is also one of the class-leading pocketable compact zoom c...

Impressive 12x zoom lens, Very good outdoor performance, Good color reproduction, 25mm wide angle lens, Useful manual controls, Simple to operate, Very good battery life...
Indoor images look slightly soft, Mono audio for video recording, Priced much higher than competition...
Pocketable zoom camera the TZ8 has impressive lens and very good image quality especially on outdoors. With full manual controls, sets of advanced features and good overall performance, it is one of the best compact zoom cameras we've seen. Its price...

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etechreviews.com

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2011-09-23 12:38:25

Average rating:0

A lot manufacturers have brought in two compact megazoom cameras for the 2010 line up, one is feature rich while the other is just barebones system. Panasonic has done the same – they have got Lumix DMC-ZS5 and DMC-ZS7. The former is the lower end vers...

cameralabs.com

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2011-09-23 12:38:28

Average rating:85

The Panasonic Lumix TZ8 / ZS5 is a 12 Megapixel compact with a 12x optical zoom and 2.7 inch screen. It was released in January 2010 alongside the higher-end Lumix TZ10 / ZS7, with which it shares the same body, lens, sensor, 720p HD video and manua...

Fully manual PASM exposure modes, Effective optical image stabilization, Quiet 12x optical video zoom, 340 shots from a fully charged battery.
'Fixed' playback mode, No direct movie button, Limited continuous shooting, Mono mic susceptible to wind noise.
Panasonic may no longer be the only player in this market niche, but the TZ8 / ZS5 remains a very attractive proposition. Fundamentally, travel zooms are about packing the biggest zoom range into the most compact body. While the competition may have a...

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whatdigitalcamera.com

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2011-09-23 12:38:36

Average rating:89

Panasonic TZ8 review - FeaturesThe TZ8 is a 12.1MP compact with a 25mm wideangle 12x optical zoom lens tucked into a relatively small body when considering the zoom potential of up to 300mm (equivalent). New Power OIS (optical image stabilisation) also...

Build quality, creative control, costeffective...
slightly chunky, limited upgrade over the TZ7...

macworld.com

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2011-09-23 12:38:39

Average rating:60

Compared with some feature-packed competitors, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 ($250) is a solid, no-nonsense pocket megazoom camera. Emphasizing smooth, versatile performance, its 12x optical zoom lens (25mm to 300mm) offers quiet motors and very fast aut...

12x optical zoom lens with excellent autofocus, Practically silent zoom-lens motors, Manual aperture, shutter, and exposure controls...
Sometimes has trouble with extreme macro shots, Images often look underexposed, Maximum aperture is f3.3, Bottom Line, The Lumix DMC-ZS5 brushes aside most fancy extras and gets down to brass tacks. Its manual controls and fast-focusing 12X-optical-zoom lens make it a big step up from 2009's Lumix DMC-ZS3.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 is a good, dual-purpose camera for stills and video, thanks to its silent, quick-focusing, and far-reaching zoom lens. You may want to look elsewhere if you're craving wow-factor features, and you may want to touch up your...

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

Updated:
2011-09-23 12:38:41

Average rating:60

Compared with some feature-packed competitors, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 ($250 as of May 19, 2010) is a solid, no-nonsense pocket megazoom camera. Emphasizing smooth, versatile performance, its 12X-optical-zoom lens (25mm to 300mm) offers quiet motor...

12Xopticalzoom lens with excellent autofocus, Practically silent zoomlens motors, Manual aperture, shutter, and exposure controls...
Sometimes has trouble with extreme macro shots, Images often look underexposed, Maximum aperture is f3.3...
The Lumix DMC-ZS5 brushes aside most fancy extras and gets down to brass tacks. Its manual controls and fast-focusing 12X-optical-zoom lens make it a big step up from 2009's Lumix DMC-ZS3...

techworld.com

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2011-09-23 12:38:43

Average rating:0

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ8 is one of the most versatile compact digital cameras on the market: it has a 25mm wide angle lens with a 12x zoom, a 12.1-megapixel sensor and manual exposure controls. It also packs optical image stabilisation, comprehensi...

We were excited to see if Panasonic could improve on last year's excellent Travel Zoom camera, the LUMIX DMC-TZ7, but alas the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ8 falls short. The only improvements over its predecessor are a higher megapixel count and better plac...

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imaging-resource.com

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2011-09-23 12:38:46

Average rating:0

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 began shipping from mid-March 2010, priced at around US$300. Two body colors are available - black or silver.by Mike PasiniThe Panasonic ZS5 arrived not long after we'd returned the Panasonic ZS7. They're quite similar, packagi...

Compact and attractive body design, 12x Leica Elmar zoom with 25-300mm range, Power Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) (supposedly better than previous generation), Extensive autofocus modes, include face recognition, Aspect ratios include 4:3, 3:2...
Flash may be too close to grip for some hands, Motion JPEG movies only (no AVCHD Lite option), No dedicated movie button, Sprawling Menu system, Tends to clip highlights, but that's not unusual for digicams, Yellows are noticeably undersaturated and ha...
Panasonic has done a careful job of pruning the Panasonic ZS7 into a Panasonic ZS5. It has maintained everything that earned the Panasonic ZS7 a Dave's Pick without losing any of the photographic chops of the Panasonic ZS5's more expensive sibling. Wit...

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best4reviews.com

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2011-09-23 12:38:47

Average rating:83

Panasonic's latest big zoom compact marries a 12x optical zoom, extendable to a 23.4x equivalent, to a 12.1 megapixel effective resolution. But does this make it the ideal travel companion? Read its Best4Reviews test to find out...

Ease of use, broader than average focal range, reliability, sharp and colourful results on almost every occasion...
No dedicated video record button, playback needs a separate button...
Yes it's slightly bigger and bulkier than competing 'fashion' compacts with 3x optical zooms but the TZ8 from Panasonic can still fit into a jacket pocket and trouser at a push. That broad focal range, decent lens, plus a sensor not especially over-b...

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infosyncworld.com

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2011-09-23 12:38:47

Average rating:0

With a 12x optical zoom and 25mm wide-angle lens, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 means business. But did it bring the goods to the table? Find out in our full review, complete with video and image samples.