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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

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Pros

  • Panasonic FP8 is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • captured crisp detail and accurate color

Cons

  • no optical viewfinder
  • Video Quality Noise was also quite pronounced in indoor videos
  • Does the basic camera design hold up when deprived of its tank-like cladding

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 5.9
  • Continuous, Multi point, Spotus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

Pros

  • Panasonic FP8 is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • captured crisp detail and accurate color

Cons

  • no optical viewfinder
  • Video Quality Noise was also quite pronounced in indoor videos
  • Does the basic camera design hold up when deprived of its tank-like cladding
  • no sliding lens cover to protect the lens when
  • Panasonic FP8 have Image Stabilization
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Does the Panasonic FP8 have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Panasonic FP8 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2672
  • 4000x2248
  • 3264x2448
  • 3264x2176
  • 3264x1840
  • 2560x1920
  • 2560x1712
  • 2560x1440
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
ProcessorVenus Engine V
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture5.9
Focal length equiv28 - 128
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Continuous
  • Multi point
  • Spotus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range11.81 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points11
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsyes
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive2.3 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • party
  • Portrait
  • self-portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modesMulti
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.62 oz
Width3.77 in
Height2.35 in
Depth0.8 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)380
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1000.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom
  • Daylight
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios4:3
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage40.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.1
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic DMC-FP8 Review
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Published: 27.07.2009
Panasonic DMC-FP8 Review

Panasonic DMC-FP8 review, find out how the DMC-FP8 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Published: 18.11.2009
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

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Pocket-lint
Published: 06.01.2010
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 digital camera
3.5

Viewed as a beginner friendly, entry-level, model with a build quality that transcends others in its class, the camera begins to look like a more

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 16.12.2009
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The Lumix DMC-FP8 is the first in a new stylish series of cameras from Panasonic. Aimed at the fashion-conscious consumer, the FP8 features a flat aluminium body with an integral 4.6x optical zoom lens, plus an interface that lights up in blue when operated. In addition to all this adornment, the Panasonic FP8 also offers a 12 megapixel sensor, 2.7 inch LCD screen and ultra high speed auto-focus performance. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 is available in red, black or silver for £249.99 / $299.95. Gavin Stoker finds out if there's enough substance to match the style...

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Good Gear Guide
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 compact digital camera
3.0

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FP8 is solid and stylish but has some design quirks

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PC World
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 compact digital camera
3.0

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FP8 is solid and stylish but has some design quirks

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic FP8 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 27.07.2009
Panasonic FP8 Review | Camera Decision
1.6

Panasonic FP8 is a 12.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 lens. Read our FP8 review to find its pros and cons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 18.11.2009
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Review | Digital Trends

In our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 review we test the new folding optics, LED controls and other cool new features.

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Expert Reviews
Published: 22.03.2010
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 review
4.0

With a sleek design, fast performance, some great features including 720p video and a low price, we could live with the unremarkable image quality.