Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 Test (Bridge Camera)


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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8
Test score: B Above average
The score of B is reached using 10 different tests on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 (s).
Average score of all digital cameras: B.
Product specs: Camera Type: Bridge Camera; Resolution: 7.2 MP; Optical Zoom: 4x; Weight: 357g; Memory Card Type: MultiMedia Card (MMC), SD Card; LCD Screen Size: 2.50"; Microphone; ISO sensitivity: 3200 ... more info
 
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DigiCamReview
Publication date 6/2007
Single test
"highly recommended" (9 out of 10 points)
"... an excellent ultra zoom digital camera - image quality is very good with great colour and detail although noise and lack of detail at the higher ISO settings causes some concern. ..."
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Camera Labs
Publication date 6/2007
Single test
84% Value for money: 20 out of 20 points
"Assuming flip-out screens are reserved for the flagship model and there’s nothing they can do about image quality, our only fair complaint against the FZ8 is lack of true wide angle. That’s really about it."
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TrustedReviews
Publication date 5/2007
Single test
7 out of 10 points Value for money: 8 out of 10 points
"The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 is a well-made and sensibly designed camera with a range of features well suited to the enthusiast photographer. ..."
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Cameras.co.uk
Publication date 5/2007
Single test
85 out of 100 points Value for money: 9 out of 10 points
"The Panasonic DMC FZ8 is one of the best super zoom digital cameras I have tested. It is also available at a very reasonable price. Picture quality is very good indeed. ...."
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Computer Shopper
Issue 6/2007
Single test
4 out of 5 stars
"... image quality is extremely high, with consistently excellent colours and exceptionally sharp detail in bright lighting. Meanwhile, low-light detail is now average (rather than below average on the FZ7) ..."
 
Practical Photography
Issue 5/2007
Single test
"excellent" (4 out of 5 stars) Value for money: 4 out of 5 stars
"A great travel or multi-purpose camera with a good range of useful features."
 
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In issue (6/2007) of Computer Shopper, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 bridge camera managed a fairly positive rating, achieving a score of 4 out of 5 stars.
The bridge camera was tested in 10 magazines and came away with mostly good reviews.
Under the microscope, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 was able to obtain its best score of "Highly Recommended" in the 2/2007 issue of Digital Photography Review online magazine. TrustedReviews online magazine (5/2007), gave the product its lowest score; a rating of 7 out of 10 points, which says a lot about its quality.
The "Recommended" (What Digital Camera 4/2007) award act as further honours for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8.