Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8

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  • Effective pixels

    16 megapixels

    Max resolution

    4608 x 3456

  • Screen Size

    3″

    Screen Dots

    460,000

  • Physical

    100 x 60 x 27 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 1.06″)

  • Body Type

    Compact

    Flash

    Yes

  • Sensor type

    CCD

    Sensor size

    1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (boost to 3200/6400)

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Body type

  • Body type Compact

Sensor

  • Max resolution4608 x 3456
  • Image ratio w:h1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
  • Effective pixels16 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors17 megapixels
  • Sensor size1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm)
  • Sensor typeCCD
  • ProcessorVenus Engine

Image

  • ISOAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (boost to 3200/6400)
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)6400
  • White balance presets4
  • Custom white balanceYes
  • Image stabilizationOptical
  • Image stabilization notes
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatNo
  • JPEG quality levels

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Contrast Detect (sensor)
    • Multi-area
    • Center
    • Single
    • Continuous
    • Face Detection
    • Live View
  • Digital zoomYes (2X)
  • Manual focusNo
  • Number of focus points9
  • Lens mount
  • Focal length multiplier

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCDFixed
  • Screen size3″
  • Screen dots460,000
  • Touch screenNo
  • Screen typeTFT LCD
  • Live viewYes
  • Viewfinder typeNone
  • Viewfinder coverage
  • Viewfinder magnification
  • Viewfinder resolution

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed8 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/2000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
  • Aperture priorityNo
  • Shutter priorityNo
  • Manual exposure modeNo
  • Subject / scene modesYes
  • Built-in flashYes
  • External flashNo
  • Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
  • Continuous drive1.2 fps
  • Self-timerYes (2 or 10 sec)
  • Metering modes
    • Multi
  • Exposure compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing
  • WB BracketingNo

Videography features

  • FormatMotion JPEG
  • Modes
  • MicrophoneMono
  • SpeakerMono

Storage

  • Storage typesSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMINo
  • Microphone port
  • Headphone port
  • WirelessBuilt-In
  • Wireless notes802.11 b/g/n
  • Remote controlYes (via smartphone)

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedNo
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionLithium-ion battery and USB charger
  • Battery Life (CIPA)200
  • Weight (inc. batteries)159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
  • Dimensions100 x 60 x 27 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 1.06″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorYes
  • Timelapse recording
  • GPSNone