Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 / FH8

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 229 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 / FH8. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the price and image quality are overall positive. The portability and performance are also appreciated. Many are negative about the reliability.

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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-FS45 / FH8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 / FH8

alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 / FH8 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the price and image quality. The size and portability are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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95% 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-FS45 / FH8

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 / FH8 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The performance and portability also get good feedback.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Preview

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH8 is one of two new FH-series cameras announced at CES today. Though the FH6 is slightly more compact and more than likely cheaper, the FH8 boasts a variety of upgrades over its sibling digicam, most notably a larger...

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : Matt Grayson (photographyblog.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 Review

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 is an affordable ultra-compact camera with a 16 megapixel sensor, a 5x 24-120mm Leica lens with a fast aperture of f/2.5 at the wide-angle setting, Mega OIS image stabiliser, speedy auto-focus and a variety of special...

Years ago, when Panasonic stepped into the digital camera market, their cameras were cutting edge and the retro design was unbelievably sexy. Since then they've lost the retro feel and gone for something more up to date. Not a big deal as the camera...

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Digit Digital Cameras (digit.in)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

May, 2014

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45 Digital Camera Review

Daniel Bell reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS45, a digital compact camera with a bright f/2.5 5x optical zoom lens.

Bright f/2.5 lens; Compact metal body; Can shoot a 7fps, albeit at 3 megapixels; Images have good colour reproduction; Decent noise performance up to and including ISO 800; Battery lasted longer than expected

Purple fringing quite common

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Techmagnifier (techmagnifier.com)

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH8 Digital Camera Review, Tech Specs, Price.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH8 is a new Digital Camera that has been currently launched.This camera is featured with 16.1MP and a 24-120mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT lens.

• MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) for Suppressing Hand-shake Blur ; • Bright F2.5 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT Lens from 24mm Ultra Wide-angle ; • Sonic Speed AF and HD Video Recording in MP4 Format ; • Built-in Flash ; • Mono Microphone / Speaker ;...

• Interface not as intuitive as it could be ; • Shorter zoom range than some similar cameras ; • No manual shutter speed/aperture control ; • No touch screen

Going through the overall Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH8 Digital Camera Review clearly shows us that it is featured with loads of latest functions that are must in a next generation cameras. This versatile camera is sure to become a craze among the consumers...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by (cameras.co.uk)

Panasonic DMC FS45

Panasonic DMC FT2081/100

Picture quality, small size, Extra Zoom feature, 3 inch LCD screen, High Definition movies

Some wide angle shots

If your are looking for a no fuss pocket sized digital camera that can take a decent snapshot then the Panasonic Lumix DMC FS45 is a good choice. When it comes to picture quality it is able to match or better its main rivals. The features it offers...

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Pansonic FH8 vs. SZ1

I may raise my rating after a couple more months. Though bigger (appreciably) in size, it's lighter in weight than my tiny (practically) invisible Canon SD780. So it "seems" more plastic and mass-produced--which has nothing to do with performance.

FH8 still has generous zoom (5X) if not comparable to the SZ1 or ZS20. Moreover, it's tested out just slightly ahead of the SZ1 in terms of movies and lag time. Significantly, the SZ1, which was pegged at a price between the FH8, is now falling to the...

I seem to detect a warmer, richer, deeper, more complex image from my Canon (SD780), but no sharper. I've had 5-6 Canons, and this is my first Panasonic, so I may be biased

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Good Quality

Got this for my partner so should she could take some holiday snaps. The images are nice and sharp and the camera seems to capture true colours nicely.

Great Picture Quality","Lightweight

Apr, 2012

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