Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8

190 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (33)
usability (30)
portability (26)
image quality (23)
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price (11)
durability (6)
zoom (3)
storage (2)
focus (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 190 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the design and image quality are on the whole positive. The portability and performance are also mentioned favorably, but the focus and energy efficiency get less positive reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the image quality and battery. The performance and screen also get good opinions. Reviews are divided on the usability, while the zoom and price get less positive comments.

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60% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the color and image quality. The usability and portability are also appreciated. Views about the size and price are mixed, while there are some critical reviews about the energy efficiency and screen.

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77% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : What Digital Camera Magazine (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Review of the Panasonic Lumix FX8 - Digital SLR Reviews

Every camera needs to have what the marketers call a USP, or Unique Selling Point. For Panasonic that has been, for a while now, Mega OIS

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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

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A wonderful camera that looks good, feels good and takes great shots. Highly recommended.

Small, stylish, very fast, great colour, nice features

Still very minor lag in certain spots, missing a few features that experienced photographers may want

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : Brad Soo (dpinterface.com)

Panasonic Lumix FX8

The Panasonic Lumix FX8 is an ultra-compact camera with a very useful feature not found on most competition: Optical image stabilization. Other than that, the Panasonic Lumix FX8 also includes a 2.5 inch LCD, full-fledged movie mode and excellent...

Ultra-compact and stylish ; Great battery life ; Optical image stabilization ; Large LCD ; Extremely fast ; Unlimited continuous shooting ; Excellent movie mode ; User friendly ; Noise levels slightly lower than on FX9 ; Good photo quality

No manual controls ; Low resolution LCD ; Low FPS rate for "infinite shooting ; Flimsy battery/card cover ; Red-eye ; Some soft photos ; No movie zoom

The Panasonic Lumix FX8 is a great camera: 5 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD, great battery life and best of all, optical image stabilization. The 2.5 inch LCD resolution is still the same as on the FX7 but is a lot brighter. OIS is not something you'll see...

Feb, 2006

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Expert review by (photoreview.com.au)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8

Panasonic's new DMC-FX8 Lumix camera is an upgrade to the FX7 model released a year ago. It has the same 3x optical/4x digital zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD monitor and 5-megapixel CCD sensor and also features Panasonic's Mega O.I.S image stabilisation...

Jun, 2005

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8

The Panasonic DMC-FX8 is a 5 megapixel point and shoot digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens. It is an update of the popular Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7. In addition to the FX7's features the FX8 has extended battery life (they...

It is available in silver, blue, pink and black. Release price has not been announced - it will hit stores in Japan from 4 June 2005

May, 2005

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Expert review by (avecmobile.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 digital camera

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX8

A large viewing screen - excellent

Oct, 2006

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX8

The main plus point on this camera is the very large view screen and no viewfinder. It is so easy to use.

Sep, 2006

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX8

Easy to use. Fantastic pictures. Great video quality.

Concerned at durability of the cover for the battery compartment. It might prove fine, but looks a potential weak spot.

Sep, 2006

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Good

If you want a point and shoot camera that will fit in your jeans pocket then this is a good value for money option.

Small and light, point and shoot style camera with lots of options. Very intuitive even for someone picking it up for the first time.

The quality of the photos don't seem to be as good after a year of use. Not sure why? The autoflash often comes on and off at random times so I force the feature as I want it now.

Feb, 2010

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