Panasonic Lumix LZ8 review

Something unusual - a great little camera at a great little price!

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2008-03-12March 12th 2008

Price at launch	£150.00
MPN	DMCLZ8EB9S
Colour	Silver
Dimensions	100 x 60.5 x 30.5
Weight (g)	141
Battery Type	2 x AA
Connectivity	AV Output, USB
Continuous Shooting Speed	1.5
Display Size	2.5
Display Technology	TFT LCD
Drive Modes	Continuous, Interval, Self-Timer, Single
Exposure Modes	Aperture-priority, Intelligent Auto, Movie, Programme, Scene Modes, Shutter-priority
Flash	Yes
Flash Modes	Auto, Off, On, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Synchro
Focusing Modes	Auto, Macro
ISO Settings	1600
Image Formats	Pictbridge, Video
Image Sensor Type	1/2.5inch CCD
Integral Flash	0.3-5.9m
Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR / 7 elements in 6 groups / (3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
Longest Shutter Speed	60
Max Aperture	5.9
Max Focal Length	160
Max. Captured Image Resolution	3264 x 2448
Memory Types	MultiMedia Card, SD, SDHC
Metering Modes	Centre weighted, Intelligent Multiple, Spot
Min Focal Length	32
Min Shutter Speed	2000
Optical Zoom	5
Software Provided	Photofun Studio Viewer (Win), Arcsoft Media Impression and Panorama Maker (Mac)
White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Shade, White Set
LCD Display?	Yes
Max resolution (horizontal pixels)	3264
Max resolution (vertical pixels)	2448