|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Available Warranties for This Item
Frequently Bought Together
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Technical Details
- LUMIX super zoom digital camera with simple manual operation
- 25mm wide-angle 12x optical zoom LEICA DC lens in a compact body
- Intelligent resolution technology and 16x intelligent zoom
- iA (Intelligent Auto) mode with POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
- HD Movie (Motion JPEG)
Product details
|
Related Items
- Most Popular
- Service & Replacement Plans
- SD Cards
- Camera Bags & Cases
- CompactFlash Cards
- External Memory Card Readers
- Camera & Camcorder Batteries
- Digital Camera Screen Protectors
Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Successor to the hugely popular DMC-TZ6, Panasonic's new DMC-TZ8 with a 25mm ultra wide angle and powerful 12x optical zoom in a compact body continues to push the boundaries, offering consumers the perfect travel companion. This 12.1 megapixel powerhouse performer TZ8 includes a multitude of features, such as Intelligent Resolution Technology and manual exposure, whilst remaining pocket sized to ensure portability and convenience.
Pocket Sized Power
The TZ8 features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO ELMAR 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens with a 12x optical zoom. A lens like this, with a range from 25mm to 300mm , is almost inconceivable in such a small, lightweight camera.
The new model has a 14.5-megapixel CCD and shoots with up to 12.1-megapixel resolution. This is because the CCD on the TZ8 is multi-aspect and can reproduce images shot with the lens set from 25mm to 300mm in any of three aspect ratios - 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9 - so you can always capture dynamic, richly expressive shots with a wide perspective. The Multi Aspect mode lets you to take an image in all three aspect ratios simultaneously then choose the one that best suits your scene after shooting.
New Intelligent Resolution Technology
The high-speed, high-performance Venus Engine VI has been re-engineered to compile the new image processing technology "Intelligent Resolution". It enables the recording of beautiful photos and high-definition movies with higher quality signal processing.
Power O.I.S to Combat Handshake
Following in the footsteps of the award winning TZ6, the TZ8 of course includes Panasonic's iA (Intelligent Auto) mode - a hallmark of Lumix cameras - featuring Face Recognition. AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Intelligent Exposure. Additionally, the new model also features new POWER O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilizer) which features a double the suppression power compared to the conventional image stabilization system, MEGA O.I.S.
Featuring Manual Exposure
Building on the success of the hugely popular DMC-TZ6, the TZ8 goes one step further to offer manual control for advanced expressive shooting. It has A(Aperture Priority) / S(Shutter Speed Priority) / M(Manual Exposure) modes for step up users to enjoy the creative shots depending on the subject or the scene by controlling the shutter speed and aperture. Each of these modes and iA mode can be quickly set by the mode dial on the top of the camera unit.
Bright and Beautiful Motion Pictures
Not only can you capture beautiful still images - the TZ8 also offers HD movie (1280 x 720) Recording in Motion JPEG at 30 fps - ensuring no matter what your special moment, the TZ8 can capture it.In addition to the conventional SD/SDHC Memory Card, the DMC-TZ8 accepts next-generation SD format SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity), that features high potential in both capacity and data transfer speed. The DMC-TZ8 is compatible with Windows 7 and includes software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 for your convenience.
Perfect for all occasions, the small and stylish sized DMC-TZ8 offers a wealth of features and effortlessly slips into your pocket ensuring you are ready for any photographic occasion. With an extended battery life of approximately 340 pictures (CIPA) you can be sure you'll never miss that perfect shot - truly making the TZ8 your perfect travelling companion.
Box Contains
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
691 of 695 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black
After quite a few years, the time had come to replace our old Lumix DMC-FX3.
I fancied something with a decent zoom, HD video, wider angle lens & some control over shutter speeds etc... but also something that would give great point & shoot results in some kind of auto mode.
Prior to my Lumix FX3 I'd owned a Samsung & a Fujifilm, neither of which I particularly liked using, or the images produced. The old Lumix had done us well over it's years, so I had no problems considering another from that line.
But things move on, so first I spoke to the salesman @ our local Jessops to advise that I was possibly looking for a TZ10 (which they didn't stock) & asked for valid alternatives.
The suggestions were the Canon SX210 & the Nikon S8000. I was allowed to play with both & take test pictures inside & outside the store.
The Canon seemed to tick all the features & from what I saw during my play, the zoom was very strong. But for a Camera of that price, it just felt cheap & the image stabilization seemed to be struggling with my shaky hand on anything above 9x or 10x (salesman assured me that IS was turned on??). I just didn't warm to it.
The Nikon actually felt good in my hand, although it's looks are a talking point. Not quite as strong in the zoom dept, but it felt rugged & would stand up to an accidental drop no worries. Didn't seem to have problems with my shaky hand either.
On the verge of buying the Nikon, a frank & honest discussion with the salesman led to him telling me that the Lumix TZ range was pretty much the market leader. He wasn't sure if he'd personally pay an extra £100+ for a TZ10 over the Nikon S8000, but if they were the same price, he'd find it hard to argue against the Panasonic.
So, I decided to go home & see if I could buy a TZ10 for S8000 money on the net. I couldn't. But when I looked further in to the TZ range I realised that I did not need a TZ10. I had no requirement for GPS tagging & the additional burden on the battery that it brings & was very unlikely to be making video recordings of 30mins in 1 scene. The TZ8 would produce the same images for me & was in the S8000 price territory.
I've now had the TZ8 a few weeks, and the images produced are fantastic in my opinion. I am struggling to find a negative to say about it. Image quality has been great on indoor or outdoor shots, light or dark, from centre to edge. Very easy to use, whether in full auto or manual mode.
For video, the documentation advises that a Class 6 SDHC card is required. I read on here about 1 or 2 people complaining about video capture due to having the card that Amazon recommend (class 2 Sandisk). I purchased a Kingston 16Gb class 4 SDHC card & have had no issues whatsover with write speeds on video capture.
If I were to really try and pick negatives... then I'd say that if capturing video on full optical zoom during motion/panning, the stabilization software can seem to get a bit confused & produces a jitter-like effect. So I find that keeping movement/panning video capture at around 9x zoom or lower eliminates this jitter.
The lens movement could be a little bit quicker, but, these are just minor points to what I feel is a great all-round camera.
Very glad I made this purchase.
I fancied something with a decent zoom, HD video, wider angle lens & some control over shutter speeds etc... but also something that would give great point & shoot results in some kind of auto mode.
Prior to my Lumix FX3 I'd owned a Samsung & a Fujifilm, neither of which I particularly liked using, or the images produced. The old Lumix had done us well over it's years, so I had no problems considering another from that line.
But things move on, so first I spoke to the salesman @ our local Jessops to advise that I was possibly looking for a TZ10 (which they didn't stock) & asked for valid alternatives.
The suggestions were the Canon SX210 & the Nikon S8000. I was allowed to play with both & take test pictures inside & outside the store.
The Canon seemed to tick all the features & from what I saw during my play, the zoom was very strong. But for a Camera of that price, it just felt cheap & the image stabilization seemed to be struggling with my shaky hand on anything above 9x or 10x (salesman assured me that IS was turned on??). I just didn't warm to it.
The Nikon actually felt good in my hand, although it's looks are a talking point. Not quite as strong in the zoom dept, but it felt rugged & would stand up to an accidental drop no worries. Didn't seem to have problems with my shaky hand either.
On the verge of buying the Nikon, a frank & honest discussion with the salesman led to him telling me that the Lumix TZ range was pretty much the market leader. He wasn't sure if he'd personally pay an extra £100+ for a TZ10 over the Nikon S8000, but if they were the same price, he'd find it hard to argue against the Panasonic.
So, I decided to go home & see if I could buy a TZ10 for S8000 money on the net. I couldn't. But when I looked further in to the TZ range I realised that I did not need a TZ10. I had no requirement for GPS tagging & the additional burden on the battery that it brings & was very unlikely to be making video recordings of 30mins in 1 scene. The TZ8 would produce the same images for me & was in the S8000 price territory.
I've now had the TZ8 a few weeks, and the images produced are fantastic in my opinion. I am struggling to find a negative to say about it. Image quality has been great on indoor or outdoor shots, light or dark, from centre to edge. Very easy to use, whether in full auto or manual mode.
For video, the documentation advises that a Class 6 SDHC card is required. I read on here about 1 or 2 people complaining about video capture due to having the card that Amazon recommend (class 2 Sandisk). I purchased a Kingston 16Gb class 4 SDHC card & have had no issues whatsover with write speeds on video capture.
If I were to really try and pick negatives... then I'd say that if capturing video on full optical zoom during motion/panning, the stabilization software can seem to get a bit confused & produces a jitter-like effect. So I find that keeping movement/panning video capture at around 9x zoom or lower eliminates this jitter.
The lens movement could be a little bit quicker, but, these are just minor points to what I feel is a great all-round camera.
Very glad I made this purchase.
111 of 111 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Silver
I'm an awful photographer, however I've just return from a trip to China and so many people have commented on how professional my photos look!
This camera does all the hard work! To keep it short & quick:
- Pocket size
- Simple to use
- Great design/layout/screen size
- Loads of extra features
- Fantastic battery life - I only charged it twice over 4 weeks!
- Simple to move photos on PC
The only thing I regret is not buying it from Amazon as I paid slightly more. I also personally prefer the black (Panasonic Lumix TZ8 Digital Camera (12.1MP, 12x Optical Zoom) 2.7 inch LCD - Black) as I think it has a slightly more professional look.
This camera does all the hard work! To keep it short & quick:
- Pocket size
- Simple to use
- Great design/layout/screen size
- Loads of extra features
- Fantastic battery life - I only charged it twice over 4 weeks!
- Simple to move photos on PC
The only thing I regret is not buying it from Amazon as I paid slightly more. I also personally prefer the black (Panasonic Lumix TZ8 Digital Camera (12.1MP, 12x Optical Zoom) 2.7 inch LCD - Black) as I think it has a slightly more professional look.
593 of 597 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black
I've had this camera for a couple of weeks now, and have not yet fully explored everything, but thought I'd start a review and then update it at a later date, once I really know the camera.
What I was looking for
I wanted a replacement for my Sony DSC H9 which was beginning to fail me. I have an SLR but like to have a smaller camera for the times I don't want to lug a dead weight around with me. I was looking for good image quality, big zoom, manual controls and something that I could put in my pocket rather than carry round my neck.
The ones I didn't buy
I read several reviews and was tempted by the following, but:
TZ7 - Controls poorly designed, no manual settings.
TZ10 - More expensive and has GPS which eats up battery power and apparently has to be switched off every time you switch the camera on if you don't want it!
Both of the above have a better LCD screen and better movie options, but this wasn't a concern for me.
Canon Powershot SX200 - Annoying pop-up flash, no histogram, possibly poorer image quality (depending on which review you read).
What I like about the TZ8
Very nice to handle: quite small, solidly built, pleasing design. The on/off switch moves sideways, rather than being a button, so you won't switch the camera on or off by mistake. I like the record/review switch on the back, too.
Image quality excellent, pictures remain sharp unless you really wobble when taking pictures. Macro shots also sharp and detailed. The high sensitiviy mode produced very natural colours in incandescent light, which can be a problem with some cameras.
Massive zoom seems to work well, even the boosted e-zoom.
What I haven't yet established
There are lots of different options when it comes to auto functions, including an endless array of scene modes. I'm not convinced these make a lot of difference, though for example the the "pinhole" option does obviously alter the image quite a lot. The "intelligent auto" does seem to work well; for example identifying a macro or landscape shot by itself. Is the resulting image better than if you leave the camera on "P"? I don't know yet.
Small things that annoy me
If you want to use intelligent auto and shoot at 3:2 aspect ratio, you have to use the full 11+ megapixels, unlike all the other modes which allow you to do this at around 5 MP.
The zoom lever is a tad over-eager, though I'm learning to use it very gently so the camera doesn't immediately launch into 12x zoom.
The printed instructions supplied with the camera are very sparing indeed. The full manual is a pdf file on a CD, which is very irritating.
A replacement battery costs over £30 as third party manufacturers haven't cracked the code yet. Really mean of Panasonic.
***UPDATE 20/04/10
Discovered that my Sandisk 8GB SDHC doesn't work for movie mode - seems it's not fast enough, so will only record a few seconds before being overwhelmed. Can't see this mentioned in the manual, Panasonic should make it clear what type of memory is required.***
Features I would have liked
RAW capability
Optical viewfinder
Remote control
All in all this is proving to be a great camera which I would recommend to anyone looking at the same criteria as me.
What I was looking for
I wanted a replacement for my Sony DSC H9 which was beginning to fail me. I have an SLR but like to have a smaller camera for the times I don't want to lug a dead weight around with me. I was looking for good image quality, big zoom, manual controls and something that I could put in my pocket rather than carry round my neck.
The ones I didn't buy
I read several reviews and was tempted by the following, but:
TZ7 - Controls poorly designed, no manual settings.
TZ10 - More expensive and has GPS which eats up battery power and apparently has to be switched off every time you switch the camera on if you don't want it!
Both of the above have a better LCD screen and better movie options, but this wasn't a concern for me.
Canon Powershot SX200 - Annoying pop-up flash, no histogram, possibly poorer image quality (depending on which review you read).
What I like about the TZ8
Very nice to handle: quite small, solidly built, pleasing design. The on/off switch moves sideways, rather than being a button, so you won't switch the camera on or off by mistake. I like the record/review switch on the back, too.
Image quality excellent, pictures remain sharp unless you really wobble when taking pictures. Macro shots also sharp and detailed. The high sensitiviy mode produced very natural colours in incandescent light, which can be a problem with some cameras.
Massive zoom seems to work well, even the boosted e-zoom.
What I haven't yet established
There are lots of different options when it comes to auto functions, including an endless array of scene modes. I'm not convinced these make a lot of difference, though for example the the "pinhole" option does obviously alter the image quite a lot. The "intelligent auto" does seem to work well; for example identifying a macro or landscape shot by itself. Is the resulting image better than if you leave the camera on "P"? I don't know yet.
Small things that annoy me
If you want to use intelligent auto and shoot at 3:2 aspect ratio, you have to use the full 11+ megapixels, unlike all the other modes which allow you to do this at around 5 MP.
The zoom lever is a tad over-eager, though I'm learning to use it very gently so the camera doesn't immediately launch into 12x zoom.
The printed instructions supplied with the camera are very sparing indeed. The full manual is a pdf file on a CD, which is very irritating.
A replacement battery costs over £30 as third party manufacturers haven't cracked the code yet. Really mean of Panasonic.
***UPDATE 20/04/10
Discovered that my Sandisk 8GB SDHC doesn't work for movie mode - seems it's not fast enough, so will only record a few seconds before being overwhelmed. Can't see this mentioned in the manual, Panasonic should make it clear what type of memory is required.***
Features I would have liked
RAW capability
Optical viewfinder
Remote control
All in all this is proving to be a great camera which I would recommend to anyone looking at the same criteria as me.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Dennis
This is an outstanding camera for the money. You can actually achieve a digital zoom of over 100 times using different settings. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Spa
Great camera
Needed a new camera and we already knew someone who had this one and they were pleased with it. It takes very good pictures and so far I'm impressed with it.
Published 1 month ago by pancake
panasonic lumix tz8
Great camera . it arrived quick and well packaged , also odered extra battery and case and memory card. Read more
Published 2 months ago by eugene
TZ8
Bought this to replace a TZ10, not needing the GPS.
It's a shame that the still image from video capture functionality is not present in this model, but other than that, an... Read more
It's a shame that the still image from video capture functionality is not present in this model, but other than that, an... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alison White
A bit too early to tell, really
Amazon has now emailed me twice to review this camera, which is not easy as I only received it as a present on Saturday! All I can say is that first impressions are very good. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rockon69
Panasonic Lumix TZ8 Digital Camera - Black (12.1MP, 12x Optical Zoom)...
Panasonic Lumix TZ8 Digital Camera - Black (12.1MP, 12x Optical Zoom) 2.7 inch LCDI have not had the camera long and it is my first Panasonic. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Hertfordshire
Panasonic Lumix TZ8 Digital Camera
We have been very pleased with the quality, handling and photographic standard of this camera. We look forward to exploring more of the various possible functions. HMD
Published 5 months ago by H. M. Davies
Seems a good little camera
It took me a long time to choose which pocket sized camera to purchase and i chose the TZ8 for its amazing close-ups of flowers i had seen on flickr, i have yet to master it and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by J Young
stunning
I bought this as a present. The recipient was very happy with the camera and used the word that I remember when describing it. Stunning.
Published 5 months ago by John Penton
Love it- easy to USE- great photos
I love capturing amd freezing time. I had an Olympus before this - it was great but night shots were problematic. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ms. L. L. Castle
Customer Discussions
![[Start the discussion]](http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/02/x-locale/communities/discussion_boards/start-new-discussion-sec._V192198663_.gif){kind=small}
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
|
