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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 [S]ave

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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDMC-FZ18DMC-FZ8
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)118113
Width (mm)8879
Height (mm)7572
Weight (g)441357
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.17.2
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)32.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime MotionJPEGQuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 504.0036.00 - 432.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.006.00 - 72.00
Zoom ratio (x)1812
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFace / 1-point / 1-point high speed / 3-point high speed / Multi-point / Spot autofocus1, 3 or multi-point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.44" electronic viewfinder w/ 188,000 pixelsEVF type, 0.44" 188K pixel color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 6400* (high sensitivity mode only)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (High Sensitivity mode only)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto / daylight / cloudy / shade / halogen / flash / white set 1 / white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesFood, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo)Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Panning, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.3 - 6.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 4.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)Wide: 0.3 - 6.0m (ISO Auto) Tele: 0.3 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw
Included memory (MB)27-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.871.68
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.773.91
Camera penalizes early shutter press++
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)32.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)45
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.40.58
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.50.64
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.260.31
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.55-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.02
Shutter lag (notes)-Full Autofocus High Speed Mode = 0.46s
Startup time (s)3.12.8
Play -> record time (s)1.80.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.33.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400380
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft mediaimpression
  • arcsoft panoramamaker
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer
  • silkypix developer studio 2.1se
  • usb driver
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • silkypix developer studio
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMEGA OIS (Optical Image Stabilization); Intelligent ISO mode; Intelligent Auto Mode (combines Optical Image Stabilization-



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