Used Panasonic Lumix TZ8 Digital Camera
Condition & contents
| Grading | Good Overall condition, camera works well |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Battery, USB Cable , Charger |
At a glance: Pocketable 2010 travel-zoom compact with a 12x 25-300mm Leica lens and a 12.1MP sensor.
About this camera
Released in 2010, the Lumix DMC-TZ8 (sold as the ZS5 in North America) is a pocketable travel-zoom compact that pairs a wide-to-tele 25-300mm 12x Leica-branded zoom with a 12.1MP sensor. Its standout is fitting genuine 12x reach into a jacket-pocket body, making it an easy grab-and-go camera for holidays.
Build & handling
| Type | Compact camera with fixed lens |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 12.1MP 1/2.33-inch CCD |
| Built-in lens | 25-300mm equivalent, 12x optical zoom, f/3.3-4.9 (Leica DC Vario-Elmar) |
| Image stabilisation | Optical (Power O.I.S.) |
| ISO range | ISO 80-6400 |
| Video | 720p HD (1280 x 720), Motion JPEG |
| Screen | 2.7-inch LCD, 230,000 dots |
| Weight | Approx 214g (with battery and card) |
Works with
- Fixed 25-300mm Leica-branded lens - not interchangeable
- Accepts SD and SDHC memory cards
- Powered by a rechargeable Panasonic Li-ion battery pack
Best for
This is a small-sensor compact from 2010 aimed at casual shooters who want a single grab-and-go camera for travel and everyday snapshots without swapping lenses. The long 12x zoom is its main appeal, but the small 1/2.33-inch CCD and 720p (rather than Full HD) video clearly reflect its era, so low-light results and video quality are modest by today's standards. It is best thought of as a simple, lightweight point-and-shoot rather than a rival to modern phones or larger-sensor cameras.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the lens?
No. The 25-300mm zoom is built in and cannot be removed or swapped - the TZ8 is a fixed-lens compact.
Does it record Full HD video?
No. Video tops out at 720p HD (1280 x 720) in Motion JPEG format, which was typical for a 2010 compact.
Is it good in low light?
It is average. The small 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor and modest maximum aperture mean noise rises at higher ISO settings, so it is happiest in good daylight.
What memory cards does it take?
It uses SD and SDHC memory cards.