Compare Prices : Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 is an 8-megapixel point-and-shoot camera, available for around $180, with some surprising features at the price, including image stabilization and a 5x zoom

Verdict: The LZ8 isn't the smallest compact camera, weighing in at about five ounces and measuring 2.44 x 3.84 x 1.31 inches. The added size does make it easier to hold than some of the tiny point-and-shoots we've seen. We found the buttons and dials on the ...

Review summary: The Panasonic DMC LZ8 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens. It has manual exposure controls, but remains easy to use. It is able to produce movies for playback on widescreen televisions

Pros: Ease of use - wide screen movies

Cons: Shutter delay could be that little faster, especially with flash.

Verdict: "This camera has a specification that is a step up from more basic point and shot models. It includes manual exposure modes. Picture quality is not perfect, but the camera is available for quite a low price."

Review summary: Announced in January, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 is an 8-megapixel, entry-level point-and-shoot with a budget-friendly $180 price tag. Besides its low price, the LZ8's key features include a 5x optical zoom lens, a well rounded selection of Scene ...

Pros: - Good manual control options - Good noise reduction and color scores - Optical image stabilization - Budget-friendly

Cons: - Cheap, plastic design - Poor resolution scores - Smallish LCD screen - Poor flash

Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix LZ8 is your standard entry-level point-and-shoot with a little twist: manual controls. It has solid basic specs: 8 megapixels, a 2.5-inch LCD screen with clear 230,000-pixel resolution. It handles well for a fairly small point-and ...

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 is an 8-megapixel, entry-level point-and-shoot with a budget-friendly $180 price tag. Key features include a 5x optical zoom lens, a well rounded selection of Scene modes, and Panasonic's Intelligent Auto mode. While the ...

Pros: Good manual control options ; Good noise reduction and color scores ; Optical image stabilization ; Budget-friendly

Cons: Cheap, plastic design ; Poor resolution scores ; Smallish LCD screen ; Poor flash

Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix LZ8 is your standard entry-level point-and-shoot with a little twist: manual controls. It has solid basic specs: 8 megapixels, a 2.5-inch LCD screen with clear 230,000-pixel resolution. It handles well for a fairly small point-and ...