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Review summary: Panasonic has added yet another Super-Zoom model to their popular line of Lumix digitalcameras. The new model boasts a 12x Optical Zoom (equivalent to 36-432mm on a 35mm filmcamera) coupled with Panasonic's Extra Optical Zoom function that provides ...

Verdict: Along with easy operation, the DMC-FZ8 also features the Panasonic LSI Venus Engine III, anadvanced image-processing engine that can record at a sensitivity setting as high as ISO1250 with full resolution -- greatly improving noise reduction, with ...

Review summary: One of the newest additions to the ultra-zoom market is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8, which has the same stabilized 12x optical zoom lens as other Lumix cameras but pairs it with 7.2 megapixels, manual to automatic functionality, and an expanded ISO ...

Pros: - Optical image stabilization - 12x Leica lens - Good handling - Records RAW images - Large viewfinder - Sturdy, effective flash - Long-lasting battery - Quick auto focus

Cons: - Cheap plastic housing - No optical zoom in movies - Zooms slowly - Limited dynamic range

Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 follows the FZ7 in the ultra-zoom line with the same Leica 12x optical zoom lens and Mega O.I.S. The new model offers more resolution than its predecessor with 7.2 megapixels on its image sensor, but is otherwise very ...

Review summary: One of the newest additions to the ultra-zoom market is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8, which has the same stabilized 12x optical zoom lens as other Lumix cameras but pairs it with 7.2 megapixels, manual to automatic functionality, and an expanded ISO ...

Pros: Optical image stabilization ; 12x Leica lens ; Good handling ; Records RAW images ; Large viewfinder ; Sturdy, effective flash ; Long-lasting battery ; Quick auto focus

Cons: Cheap plastic housing ; No optical zoom in movies ; Zooms slowly ; Limited dynamic range

Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 follows the FZ7 in the ultra-zoom line with the same Leica 12x optical zoom lens and Mega O.I.S. The new model offers more resolution than its predecessor with 7.2 megapixels on its image sensor, but is otherwise very ...

Review summary: The 7.2-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 fits between the 6-megapixel FZ7 and the 10.1-megapixel FZ50 in the company's line of ultra-zoom digital cameras. It comes at a time when the ultra-zoom market is rapidly expanding; point-and-shooters are ...

Verdict: The FZ8's long lens has an optical image stabilization system that reduces blur in images caused by shaking hands. The stabilized 12x lens isn't entirely unique though. The Canon PowerShot S3 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 also have 12x lenses with ...

Review summary: The 7.2-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 fits between the 6-megapixel FZ7 and the 10.1-megapixel FZ50 in the company's line of ultra-zoom digital cameras. It comes at a time when the ultra-zoom market is rapidly expanding; point-and-shooters are ...

Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 has a lot of great features, comes with some nice perks, and has a decent $349 retail price tag. It won't be a good fit for photographers who want to record video often, but will be great for just about everyone else