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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

12.1 megapixels

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User Score (144)

8.9
Expert Score (16)

7.4
Design (4)

8.4
Value for money (2)

7.0
Features (5)

7.3
Ease of use (4)

7.6
Performance (2)

8.6
Picture quality (6)

7.4
Overall quality (2)

6.9
Battery performance (2)

7.7

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image stabilization, fast, good image quality, easy to use, large screen

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Expert Reviews

Digital Camera Review

8.0/10

7 October 2009
When I reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35 back in March 2008 I was impressed enough with that camera's overall performance to buy one for my sister. Subsequent Panasonic offerings that have crossed my path for review purposes didn't produce the same warm and fuzzy feelings as the FX35, but the FP8 has reversed that trend. Read more
- Very good AF performance, Very good shutter lag, Good image quality, largely defect free, Good flash recycle times
- ISO noise performance below average at 400 and up, Minimal flash range at low ISO
Digitaltrends

7.5/10

18 November 2009
In our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 review we test the new folding optics, LED controls and other cool new features. Read more
- Quick start-up, autofocus and low shutter lag, Excellent image quality in proper lighting, attractive design
- No lens cover, Initially unintuitive rear controls, Noise at high ISOs hampers indoor shooting
Imaging Resource

6 February 2010
Untitled Document The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 is a stylish ultra-compact digital camera with an effective resolution of twelve megapixels from a 1/2.33" RGB CCD image sensor, which Panasonic has coupled to a Leica DC Vario-Elmar branded 4.6x optical zoom lens with a useful 28mm-equivalent wide angle. Importantly, the Panasonic FP8's lens features a true optical image stabilization system with which to fight blur caused by camera shake. The DMC-FP8's POWER O.I.S. Read more
TechReviewSource.com

7.0/10

19 January 2010
Panasonic has released a new camera model, the Lumix DMC-FP8, and it has made some heads turn. A quick glance might impress casual customers and photographers with its rectangular, standard zoom compact style included with a 12 megapixel sensor resolution which is a mandatory feature for many photographers today. Read more
- Compact design, Shoots 720p HD video, Decent flash performance
- Can be uncomfortable to hold for some, Slow LCD monitor can make fast shooting difficult
consumersearch.com

16 October 2010
The point-and-shoot Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 sets itself apart from the competition with zippy performance. Slow speeds are the hallmark of compact digital cameras, but the FP8 is an "exception" to this trend, say editors at Which? magazine, while CNET's Joshua Goldman confirms that it "lives up" to Panasonic's claims. In expert tests, the FP8 powers up and shoots in under two seconds, its shutter lag is one-third that of the Canon PowerShot SDD970 IS (*Est. Read more
- Fast performance, Compact and simple to use, Good image quality, Excellent battery life
- Awkward lens placement, No lens cover, No HDMI port

Panasonic LUMIX FP8

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Panasonic LUMIX FP8

The Panasonic LUMIX FP8 is a digital camera that supports 12.1 megapixels resolution still image output, a 28 mm wide-angle, 4.6x Leica DC lens with folding optics that is encased in a compact form factor. The FP8 also features advanced functions including high-speed Auto Focus (AF) and Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto (iA) suite of technologies. The auto focus and a start-up time of 0.95 seconds, gives the FP8 a fast response time from power on to image capture. The iA feature now includes POWER Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) which has double the repression power compared to the previous image stabilization system, MEGA O.I.S. The hand-shake generated when pressing the shutter button, or when shooting at night with a slow shutter speed, is minimized by the POWER O.I.S. to help reduce blurry photos.

Features

The FP8 features blue LED cursor buttons that glow when pressed. It also features a 2.7-inch large LCD that provides users a dynamic view of the scenes and subjects being photographed; Face Recognition mode where up to three people can be simultaneously recognized to show their names on the monitor once registered; image processing LSI, Venus Engine V is an energy saving functions that allows users to take approximately 380 pictures with one battery charge; HD Movies with VIERA Link Networking that allows users to record HD motion pictures in 1280 x 720p at 30 fps, in addition to WVGA (848 x 480) and normal VGA (640 x 480). With HD component output capability, the user can watch photos and video in HD quality by connecting the camera to a television via an optional component cable (DMW-HDC2); 27 Scene Modes; High Dynamic mode which helps to capture a scene with moderate exposure, even though the scene may contain both bright and dark areas together; and PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0 software which allows users to view, edit and archive captured photos and videos. The LUMIX DMC-FP8 is available at a retail price of $299.95 and is available in September 2009 in black, red and silver.

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Manufacturer's Description

Showcase your style and artistic sense with an advanced compact camera and POWER O.I.S. The foldable optics in this 28mm wide-angle lens with 4.6x optical zoom enables the FP8’s flat, slim design. Plus, the superb image rendering of the Leica DC lens teams up with the double corrective power of the POWER O.I.S. to clearly capture subjects even in dimly lit areas where hand-shake often occurs.

Camera Type: Standard Point and Shoot
Resolution: 12.7 Megapixel
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How do you recover lost pictures for the Lumix dmc-fp8

I bought this camera, new, several weeks ago, then went to my Dad's 75th bday party and took lots of pictures. I took some on the 29th, 30th, and July 1st. Upon viewing the ones from the party on the 30th, I noticed the date was set incorrect, so I changed it. I went on taking pictures the next day. Later, when trying to share them with family, I discovered that the pictures from the 29th (some) and July 1st (bday party) were GONE!!! I did not delete them. I did change the battery on the 1st, but nothing unusual. Any ideas?

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