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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 [S]ave

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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDMC-FZ8DMC-TZ1
Camera formatEVFCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113112
Width (mm)7940
Height (mm)7258
Weight (g)357262
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.25
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)1.882.25
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
  • 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)
  • 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 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.93
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)QuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 432.0035.00 - 350.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 72.002.00 - 52.00
Zoom ratio (x)1210
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3040
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1, 3 or multi-point1, 3 or 9 point; spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF 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--
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (High Sensitivity mode only)80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600* (high sensitivity mode)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • white setz
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 modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Panning, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry SkyPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-portrait, 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 on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 6.0m (ISO Auto) Tele: 0.3 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)ISO Auto: 0.3 - 3.7m (Wide), 1.0 - 2.4m (Tele)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
-
Included memory (MB)-13
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.681.64
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)3.91-
Camera penalizes early shutter press++
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.93
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)53
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.580.35
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.640.37
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.01
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus High Speed Mode = 0.46s-
Startup time (s)2.81.4
Play -> record time (s)0.50.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.53.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380250
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • silkypix developer studio
  • usb driver
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Up to ISO 3,200 available in High Sensitivity scene mode.



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