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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 16 December 2009 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 07 October 2009 - |
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PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 16 December 2009 |
“ The overall impression given by the Panasonic FP8 is that here we have another well built, intuitive to use, reliable performer that further bolsters the already praised Lumix range of compacts. However, that said, there's little about the FP8 that feels new, original or even exciting. Ultimately it's the digital camera equivalent of a loaf of plain white bread - fulfils a need and serves a purpose, but there's little about it that truly engages or causes it to linger long in the memory.
Still, the wide-angle 28mm lens is adept at landscape shots, and the 128mm equivalent telephoto reach allows the user to bring the action marginally closer without taking a step forward. A 4.6x zoom reach almost matches flat-fronted rivals from Sony's Cyber-shot range, such as the 5x optical zoom T90 and T900. We did however get our fair share of soft images when using the camera; it's very hard to hold rock steady and prevent such if you're not a fan of otherwise using flash and getting the rabbit in the headlights look.
Being our most positive, if you want a compact camera that will allow you to point and shoot and, under most conditions, achieve results that won't need adjustment afterwards, then the Panasonic DMC-FP8 fits the bill as a neat and not unstylish solution to slip into a pocket when heading out for the day... ”
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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- 3.5 |
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DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 07 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.
The FP8 is a desirable camera by virtue of its sparkling AF performance and speedy shutter lag alone - the camera acquires focus quickly across a broad range of lighting conditions and then takes the shot with little delay. The camera also powers up quickly, recycles its flash promptly and provides a lens that captures images with minimal distortion and defects. There's a 720p HD video capability for those who shoot movies.
ISO noise performance looks average at the lower sensitivities, but at 400 and above it appears to lag a bit behind the best 12 megapixel compacts I've reviewed. The lens maximum apertures are slower than most of the competition, which isn't a good combination with the unremarkable ISO performance.
With only automatic shooting modes the FP8 will appeal primarily to folks seeking minimal involvement in the image capture process, but Panasonic has put in enough user options in the normal shooting mode to keep the more advanced shooters interested, particularly once they get a taste of that speedy AF and almost non-existent shutter lag... ”
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