Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8

Compact point-and-shoot with manual control options

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model DMC-LZ8

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor with 8.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR Venus Engine IV for noise reduction and speed
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-based AF with 1, 3, or 9-point modes
PHASE DETECTION Not available on this model
VIDEO 848 x 480 at 30fps in QuickTime format
STABILIZATION MEGA O.I.S. optical image stabilization
BURST RATE 2.5 frames per second up to 5 shots
VIEWFINDER None
DISPLAY 2.5-inch TFT LCD with 230,000 dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0 High Speed, AV output
MEMORY CARD SD, SDHC, and MMC card support
WEATHER SEALING None, plastic body construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 250 shots (CIPA) using AA batteries

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Accessed via menu
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present 4-way directional pad
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present Display button
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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