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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 |
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|  | Score: 70% When: February 2008 Worth: $150 |
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| Philip Berne takes a look at a new 10-megapixel, 5X zoom compact camera with plenty of manual options. Check out our in-depth Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 review. |
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| |  | When: February 2008 Worth: $165 |
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| Panasonic's stylish FS20 and FS5 10.1-megapixel models and easy-to-operate LZ10 and LZ8 models are introduced with wide-angle lenses. |
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| Size |
2.44 by 3.84 by 1.31 inches | 2.44 by 3.84 by 1.31 inches |
| Weight |
4.96 ounces | 4.96 ounces |
| Display |
2.5 inches, 230K pixels Touch: No | 2.5 inches, 230K pixels Touch: No |
| Scene modes |
Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby 1&2, Sunset, Pet, Hi-Speed Burst | Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Panning, Night Portrait, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby 1&2, Sunset, Pet, Hi-Speed Burst |
| Burst mode |
2.5 fps | Full-Resolution Image, 2.5 frames/sec Max. 7 images (Standard mode), Max 4 images (Fine Mode). High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 10 frames/sec (recorded in 2M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9). |
| Image formats |
JPEG Up to 3648 x 2736 pixels | Still image: JPEG, DPOF corresponding. Video: QuickTime. Still image: Up to 3264 x 2448 pixels. Video: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps. |
| Video formats |
MJPEG WVGA 848 x 480 @ 30 fps | - - |
| Sensor |
10 Megapixels 1/2.33-inch CCD) | 8 Megapixels 1/2.5-inch CCD) |
| Optical zoom |
5x | 5x |
| Focal length |
30-150mm equivalent | 5.2-26mm (35mm equiv: 32-160mm) |
| Focus range |
Normal: W: 50cm - infinity / T: 100cm - infinity. Macro / Intelligent AUTO: W: 5cm - infinity / T: 100cm - infinity. | Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 100cm - infinity. Macro / Intelligent AUTO: Wide 5cm / Tele 100cm - infinity. |
| Optical image stabilization |
Optical | Yes |
| Aperture |
f/3.3-5.9 (Max: f/8) | Wide: F3.3 / F8.0 (2 steps). Tele: F5.9 / F8 (2 steps). |
| Shutter speed |
8 - 1/2,000 sec. Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec. | 8 - 1/2,000 sec. |
| ISO sensitivity |
ISO 100 to 6400 | Auto /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) ) |
| Light metering |
Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot |
| Exposure control |
Manual, Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual |
| White balance |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set, White Balance Adjustment | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / White Balance Adjustment (+10steps, except for auto set) |
| Flash modes |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | |
| Flash range |
Up to 6.3m | 0.6 - 6.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Memory cards |
SD, SDHC, MMC | SD, SDHC, MMC |
| Wi-Fi |
No | No |
| Accessories |
Two AA Alkaline Batteries, AV & USB Cables, Strap, CD-ROM | Two AA Alkaline Batteries, AV & USB Cables, Strap, CD-ROM |
| Scoreboard: |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 |
| Design | 3.5/5 | /5 |
| Display & Viewfinder | 3/5 | /5 |
| Menus & Buttons | 3.9/5 | |
| Features | 4/5 | /5 |
| Image quality | 3/5 | /5 |
| Sensor | 3/5 | /5 |
| Lens | 3/5 | /5 |
| Transfer & Storage | 4/5 | /5 |
| Accessories | 4/5 | /5 |
| Total score | 70% | % |
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