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LUMIX® ZS8 14.1 Megapixel Digital Camera
LUMIX® ZS8 14.1 Megapixel Digital Camera
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Effective Pixels 14.1 Megapixels - Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor / 14.5 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
- Aperture F3.3 - 5.9/ Multistage Iris Diagram (F3.3 - 6.3 (W) / F5.9 - 6.3 (T))
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Optical Zoom 16x -
Focal Length f=4.3-68.8mm (24-384mm in 35mm equiv.)(28-448mm in 35mm equiv. in movie recording) - Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) 18.9x (4:3 / 10M), 22.5x (4:3 / 7M), 27.0x (4:3 / 5M), 33.8x (4:3 / under 3M)
- Intelligent Zoom 20x
- Lens LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR12 elements in 10 groups(3 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces / 1 ED Lens)
- 2-Speed Zoom Yes
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Optical Image Stabilizer Power O.I.S. (Off / On) -
Digital Zoom 4x(Max. 64.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom)(Max. 135 x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) - Focusing Area Normal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinityMacro / Intelligent AUTO/ movie recording: Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 100cm - infinity
- Focus Range Display Yes
- AF Metering Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot
- Shutter Speed Still: 60 - 1/4000 secStarry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec
- Focus Normal / AF Macro, Zoom Macro, Quick AF, AF TrackingContinuous AF (only for motion picture)
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AF Assist Lamp Yes -
ISO Sensitivity Auto / i.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) -
White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Panorama Assist, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Highspeed Burst, Pinhole, Photo Frame, High Dynamic) -
Exposure Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual -
Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV -
Light Metering
Intelligent Multiple /Center-weighted /Spot - Face Detection Photo
- Still Image Scene Mode Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst (image priority/speed priority)
- Additional Still Image Scene Modes Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, High Dynamic (standard/ art/ B&W), Photo Frame, Underwater
- Shutter Interval approx. 0.7 sec
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Self Timer 2sec / 10sec - Auto Review 1sec, 2sec, Hold, OFF
- Image Quality Fine/Standard
- Motion Picture Recording 4:3 VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG)QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
- Motion Picture Recording HD Movie 1280x 720 pixels, 30fps (Quicktime Motion JPEG)
- Aspect Ratio 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9
- Intelligent Exposure Photo & Movie
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Real-time Histograms Yes -
Composition Guide Lines Yes (2 patterns) - Scene Mode Help Screen No
- LCD Monitor 3.0" TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots)Field of View : approx. 100%Power LCD mode, AUTO Power LCD mode, High Angle mode
- Playback Mode Normal Playback, Slideshow, Flitering Playback (Picture Only, Video Only, Travel, Category, Favorites), Calendar Playback
- OSD Language English, Spanish
- Recording Media Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
- Interface AV Output (NTSC), USB2.0 High speed
- Power ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 895mAh) (Included)AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
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Battery Life 340 pictures (CIPA Standard) - Built-in-Flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off0.6 - 5.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)
- Included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0QuickTimeAdobe ReaderSuper LoiLoScope (trial version)
- Standard Accessories Battery Charger, Battery PackAV cable, USB CableHand Strap, CD-ROM
- Quick Menu Yes
- Continuous Shooting Mode Full-Resolution Image, 1.9 f/s Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 images (Fine Mode)High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 5.5 f/s (image priority) approx. 10 f/s (speed priority)(recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9, 2.5M for 1:1)
- Focus Icon Select Yes (in Face Recognition only)
- Optical Zoom in Motion Picture Yes
- Macro Zoom Yes
- Orientation Detector Yes
- Slideshow Mode All / Picture Only / Video Only / Travel / Category / FavoritesBGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
- Show Histogram Yes
- Delete Image Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites
- PictBridge Support Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
- Wind-Cut in Motion Picture Yes
- Intelligent ISO Control Photo
- Face Recognition Photo
- Intelligent Scene Selector Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset, Macro)
- File Format Still Image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.3)Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
- Mode Dial / Mode Button Intelligent Auto, P, A, S, M, Custom, SCN, My SCN2, My SCN1, Movie
- Still Picture Recording 4:3 4320x3240(14M) / 3648x2736(10M) / 3072x2304(7M) / 2560x1920(5M) / 2048X1536(3M) / 640X480(0.3M)
- Still Picture Recording 3:2 4320x2880 (12.5M) / 3648x2432 (9M) / 3072x2048 (6M) / 2560x1712 (4.5M) / 2048x1360 (2.5M) / 640x424 (0.3M)
- Still Picture Recording 16:9 4320x2432 (10.5M) / 3648x2056 (7.5M) / 3072x1728 (5.5M) / 2560x1440 (3.5M) / 1920x1080 (2M) / 640x360 (0.2M)
- Still Picture Recording 1:1 3232x3232 (10.5M) / 2736x2736 (7.5M) / 2304x2304 (5.5M) / 1920x1920 (3.5M) / 1536x1536 (2.5M)/ 480x480 (0.2M)
- Color Mode / Color Effect Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm, Happy (only in iA Mode)
- Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp Yes / Yes / Yes
- Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal) Photo
- Mode Switch [Recording] / [Playback]
- Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume Yes/Yes
- Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback 12/30-thumbnails / Yes
- Calendar Display / Dual-Image Playback Yes / No
- Set Favorites / Rotate Image Yes / No
- DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection Yes / Yes
- Travel Date / World Time Yes / Yes
- Built-in-Memory approx. 70MB
- Microphone / Speaker Mono / Yes
- AF Tracking Photo
- Intelligent Resolution Technology Photo & Movie
- Optical Image Stabilizer Photo / Movie
- Playback Motion Picture Yes (Motion JPEG)
- LUMIX Image Uploader Yes
- Recommended Humidity 40%RH to 60%RH
- Resize / Cropping / Aspect Conv. / Leveling Yes / Yes / No / No
- Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.13" x 2.27" x 1.31"
- Weight Approx. 188g without Battery and SD Memory Card (0.414 lb)Approx. 210g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.462 lb)
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- UPC 885170033344
Reviews
DMC-ZS8 is rated
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Rated 2 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Lint under the lens, again!
When this camera was new (2012), I was out of the country using it. It got lint or some sort of squiggles under the lens, which appeared in all photos unless I maneuvered the squiggles into a dark area. Not easy to do, and very annoying!
When I returned, since the camera was warrantied, they repaired it free (December 2012). On my latest trip out of the country, it happened again! I spoke to Customer Service, and if I send the camera to them and pay $180.25 plus tax, I'll get a refurbished one (probably the same one) which is guaranteed for 90 days.
They directed me to Square Trade for an additional warranty, but it only warranties new cameras, not refurbished ones.
I'm afraid they've lost me as a customer. There are other camera companies. I've ruined two sets of photographs from my travels because of this problem, and I see other writers on this forum who have the same problem! Wake up, Panasonic. Tighten the lens or something!!
Date published: 2014-11-24
Rated 1 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Initially loved it
Camera just 2 years old and now ruined because of dust in the sensor which spoils all photos with a bright background .
Date published: 2014-07-08
Rated 2 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Save Your Money
You would think with a name like ZEISS that would be an indicator of quality. NOT! There are engineering issues with this camera that have been discussed at length on other forums. One being the inherant problem with dirt or some other anomalous debris getting on the platen and inside the lense. It is a recurring issue that affects photo quality regardless if sent in for repair. Maybe they forgot to design an "o" ring or something? Never had this issue with the big three or any other camera. My 1956 Leica runs circles around this thing and it uses FILM. It's a shame, that even my camera phone blows this thing out of the water.
Date published: 2013-09-19
Rated 2 out of
5
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Anonymous from
disappointed
Great outdoor pictures but awful at occasions like weddings where the light may be dim. This is even with the flash on
Date published: 2012-10-21
Rated 3 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Slow on continue shots
This is camera is almost perfect one for me, except it is two slow for continuing shots. It seems to take long to get focused on the next shot and even slower if the auto flash light is being powered up.
Date published: 2012-02-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Amazing Camera
Date published: 2012-01-07
Rated 2 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Date published: 2012-01-06
Rated 3 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Disappointing "Upgrade"
I previously had the ZS3 series camera which I LOVED. When I needed to replace it, I naturally went to the ZS8 after reading several reviews about poor image quality on the ZS10. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that the ZS8 was, contrary to its specifications, not even as good as my ZS3. I hope that a firmware update comes out which allows me to reduce the compression on the images and turn off the anti-hand shake feature (like my ZS3 could do). Another option would be a RAW format. Overall, it's still a good camera, but I am disappointed that the newer camera keeps making me long for my old ZS3...
Date published: 2011-11-16
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How do I install firmware in my camera using an SD card?Digital Still Camera Firmware Update Guide.
1) Preparation before attempting the update.
A. Make sure the camera's battery is completely charged. If the battery is not completely charged the firmware update will not begin. Format the SD memory card in the camera, then take a couple of pictures.
B. Turn off the camera.
2) Copying the Firmware to your memory card.
A. Download the latest firmware update for your model by clicking on the "Download Ver. X.X " link to a location on your computer (we recommend the "Desktop").
B. If your computer has a media reader, please insert your formatted SD Card from your camera.
C. Open the zipped firmware file that you downloaded to the desktop.
D. For"PC" users, locate your SD Card by clicking on, or opening the"My Computer" or"Computer" on your desktop or your"Start" menu. For"Mac" users, can use"Finder" if the drive does not mount to your desktop.
E."Drag" to Copy and Paste" the .bin file from the opened folder to the drive with the SD Card showing in your"My Computer" window for"PC" users and"Finder" or"Drive" in Macs. This will copy the file to the card.
F. If you choose to leave the SD Card in your camera, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. Turn the camera on and set it to"Playback" mode. Then select"PC" on the LCD screen. Drag the .bin file from the opened folder to the device that either says Panasonic or mass storage to complete the transfer.
G."SDXC cards, 32GB or larger, require special card readers. Depending on your PC, and the age of its operating system, you may not be able to directly write to such large cards. If your PC asks you to format the card, DO NOT, this is one indication that your system is not compatible with the newer larger memory cards. In this case a smaller card, 16GB or smaller should be used.
3) Updating the camera's firmware.
A. Turn the Camera off, insert the SD Card if you copied the firmware to the card while inserted into the computer.
B. Turn the Camera power on and press the"Playback" button. The camera's LCD screen should now be showing a screen asking if you desire to"Update" the firmware. Highlight"Yes" and press the"Menu/Set" button.
C. When the Camera has completed the firmware update it will turn itself off and then back on.
D. This completes the update process.
4) Confirming the update.
A. Turn the camera's power back on.
B. Set to"Playback" Mode.
C. Choose the"Setup" menu.Digital Still Camera Firmware Update Guide.
D. Select Version Disp.
1) Preparation before attempting the update.
A. Make sure the camera's battery is completely charged. If the battery is not completely charged the firmware update will not begin. Format the SD memory card in the camera, then take a couple of pictures.
B. Turn off the camera.
2) Copying the Firmware to your memory card.
A. Download the latest firmware update for your model by clicking on the "Download Ver. X.X " link to a location on your computer (we recommend the "Desktop").
B. If your computer has a media reader, please insert your formatted SD Card from your camera.
C. Open the zipped firmware file that you downloaded to the desktop.
D. For"PC" users, locate your SD Card by clicking on, or opening the"My Computer" or"Computer" on your desktop or your"Start" menu. For"Mac" users, can use"Finder" if the drive does not mount to your desktop.
E."Drag" to Copy and Paste" the .bin file from the opened folder to the drive with the SD Card showing in your"My Computer" window for"PC" users and"Finder" or"Drive" in Macs. This will copy the file to the card.
F. If you choose to leave the SD Card in your camera, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. Turn the camera on and set it to"Playback" mode. Then select"PC" on the LCD screen. Drag the .bin file from the opened folder to the device that either says Panasonic or mass storage to complete the transfer.
G."SDXC cards, 32GB or larger, require special card readers. Depending on your PC, and the age of its operating system, you may not be able to directly write to such large cards. If your PC asks you to format the card, DO NOT, this is one indication that your system is not compatible with the newer larger memory cards. In this case a smaller card, 16GB or smaller should be used.
3) Updating the camera's firmware.
A. Turn the Camera off, insert the SD Card if you copied the firmware to the card while inserted into the computer.
B. Turn the Camera power on and press the"Playback" button. The camera's LCD screen should now be showing a screen asking if you desire to"Update" the firmware. Highlight"Yes" and press the"Menu/Set" button.
C. When the Camera has completed the firmware update it will turn itself off and then back on.
D. This completes the update process.
4) Confirming the update.
A. Turn the camera's power back on.
B. Set to"Playback" Mode.
C. Choose the"Setup" menu.
D. Select Version Disp.
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Why am I having problems transferring photos via Wi-Fi directly to my computer?In the majority of cases the difficulty lies with the sharing attributes of the folder to which you are attempting to send photos to, and/or a mismatch in the computer's network name. First, check to see if you installed the PhotofunStudio software that came with your camera. During the installation, you will be asked if you want to create a "Lumix Share"folder. Answer "YES". This will automatically set the sharing attributes of this folder to allow sharing with an external device, the camera in this case. If you have not installed it, please install it now. Next, when Windows is installed it automatically creates a "workgroup"and gives it a default name of WORKGROUP. If the you changed this name, the camera must be changed to match the new name. This is done from the camera's Wi-Fi setup menu. Finally, after both of the above have been checked, please reset all the Wi-Fi settings back to their default values. Once this has been done, create a new connection.
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Why am I unable to view the photos on my camera after I have deleted some files from the SD card using the computer?It is not recommended that you delete or modify any photos on your SD memory card using your PC if you plan to move them back to the camera. Doing so can damage the file allocation table and your camera will not be able to read the files. You should immediately copy the remaining photos from your SD card to your PC. After doing so, using your camera, reformat the SD card.
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