| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.33-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56 mm |
| Total Pixels | 14.5 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 14.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD |
| Max Image Resolution | 4320 x 3240 |
| Other Resolutions | 4320 x 3240, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Continuous Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 384 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 16x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.3 - 5.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 50 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 3 cm |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 1.9 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Syncro |
| Flash Range | 5.00 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.3") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz) |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 340 shots |
| Internal Storage | 70 MB |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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