Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS8 14 Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

One of they key points the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS8 features is 16x Optical Zoom delivering 24mm to 360mm range for any photo opportunity.
The ultra compact, versatile Lens system is the hallmark of LUMIX ZS series and now this lens system is totally redeveloped for the DMC-ZS8 in both optical and mechanical design. The new high-quality LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens system is even more versatile with 24mm ultra wide-angle to powerful 16x optical zoom. The DMC-ZS8 features a 1/2.33-inch CCD with effective 14.1-megapixel high-resolution. The high-speed, high-performance Venus Engine VI is incorporated in the DMC-ZS8 to enable the Recording of beautiful images with higher quality signal Processing including the Intelligent Resolution technology. As a result, beautiful images with minimal noise can be reproduced all the way up to ISO1600 high sensitivity at full resolution for beautiful night shots or dimly lit indoor shots. can record motion images in High-Definition (1,280 x 720 Pixels at 30 FPS in Motion JPEG format). The pixel mixed readout method enables bright motion-image recording even in low-light settings. The powerful 16x optical zoom is available in movie recording, and is designed to suppress noise while zooming. It is ideal for capturing dynamic Video clips of sports action or animals in nature.

Accessories Included: Battery Charger, Battery Pack, AV Cable, USB Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM

Features

24mm Ultra Wide-angle 16x Optical Zoom LEICA DC Lens

Nano Surface Coating Technology

14.1-megapixel High-resolution CCD Sensor

Sonic Speed AF

Venus Engine VI

HD Movie Recording / Zoom in Motion Picture

LUMIX Image Uploader

3.0-inch, 230,000-dot High-resolution LCD

Intelligent LCD / High-angle Mode

iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode

POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) - Shake Detection

Face Detection AF/AE with Face Recognition

Intelligent Scene Selector - Scene Detection

Specifications

Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter: 1/2.33-inch / 14.5 Total Megapixels CCD / Primary Color Filter

Effective Pixels: 14.1 Megapixels

Lens: LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 16x Optical Zoom

Focal Length: f = 4.3 - 68.8mm (24 - 384mm in 35mm equiv.)

Optical Image Stabilizer: POWER O.I.S.

LCD: 3.0" TFT LCD Display (230K dots), 100% Field of View

File Format: Still Image - JPEG (DCF/Exif 2.3), Motion Image: QuickTime Motion JPEG

File Size: Still up to 4320 x 3240 (4:3); Movie up to HD 1280 x 720 (30fps)

ISO Sensitivity: 100 - 1600, High 1600-6400

Storage Media: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory card

Microphone/Speaker: Yes / Yes

Flash: Built-in

AF Assist Lamp: Yes

Interface: AV Output, USB 2.0 High-speed

Power: Li-ion Battery Pack 3.6V, 895mAh

Dimensions (WxHxD): 4.13 x 2.27 x 1.31 in. (104.9 x 57.6 x 33.4 mm)

Weight: Approx. 6.63 oz. (188 g) without Battery and SD Memory Card