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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 / DMC-TZ18

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 / DMC-TZ18
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alaScore 89

1564 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1564 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 / DMC-TZ18. 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 image quality and performance are generally positive. The portability and zoom are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical reviews about the connectivity and sensor. Views about the energy efficiency and low light performance are different.

usability, zoom, portability, performance, image quality

viewfinder, sensor, connectivity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 / DMC-TZ18 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 / DMC-TZ18

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 243 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 / DMC-TZ18 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. Reviews about the zoom and price are overall positive. The image quality and portability also get good opinions. Some have doubts about the viewfinder, while opinions about the sensor and reliability are mixed.

usability, portability, image quality, price, zoom

viewfinder

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-ZS8 / DMC-TZ18

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 500 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 / DMC-TZ18 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the portability and image quality. The performance and zoom also get good feedback. There are some mixed comments about the low light performance. Many are critical about the viewfinder and sensor.

usability, zoom, performance, image quality, portability

sensor, viewfinder

80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Joe Osborne (pcmag.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

 

A 14.1 megapixel digital camera with a 24 millimeter lens, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 offers a maximum zoom of up to 33.8x and 340 shots per battery charge.

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Sep, 2011
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 review

 

If you walked into a store and saw Panasonic's Lumix DMC-ZS8 and its Lumix DMC-ZS10 next to each other, you might not immediately see the differences, let alone $100 worth of them. Even after picking them up, you might notice only that the ZS10 has a...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 is a basic compact megazoom with very good photo quality and shooting performance for its class, as well as long battery life.

The ZS8 is somewhat expensive for what it's offering.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 is a fine compact megazoom, if not the best value.

Apr, 2011
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Expert review by : William Chambers (steves-digicams.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Preview

 

Panasonic has added two new models to their popular ZS-series of compact long-zoom digicams, the Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Lumix DMC-ZS8. Both offer a powerful 16x optical zoom lens with their proven MEGA O.I.S. stabilization system, 3.0-inch LCDs, and...

Jan, 2011
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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 Review

 

The Lumix DMC-TZ18 (also known as the DMC-ZS8 in the USA) is Panasonic's latest travel-zoom camera, featuring a 16x 24-384mm lens, 14.1 megapixel CCD sensor, 720p HD movies, and fast continuous shooting at either 10fps or 5.5ps with continuous...

The Lumix DMC-TZ18 is a solid enough addition to Panasonic's travel-zoom camera lineup, improving on last year's TZ8 model, but we'd rather save up for its more accomplished bigger brother, the TZ20, which additionally offers GPS tracking, a...

Apr, 2011
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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

 

A competent long zoom digital camera with fewer frills than its ZS10 brother--unless you consider the 24-384mm lens a frill. An excellent pocket companion.(#2 in our 2011 Travel Zoom Shootout!)Panasonic Lumix ZS8 Overviewby Mike Pasini and Stephanie...

It's just great to have a 16x zoom in a compact camera. Especially when that range starts at a 24mm equivalent, a real wide-angle. That's the real value of a camera like the Panasonic ZS8. You can take the Panasonic ZS8 anywhere and it will be equally...

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Expert review by : Camera Labs (cameralabs.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 / ZS8

 

Let's start with the lens, the headline feature of any super-zoom camera. After sticking with the same 12x zoom for a couple of generations, Panasonic has boosted the range to 16x on its 2011 TZ / ZS models. The vast majority of that extension takes...

Broad and well-corrected 16x zoom covers every situation., 720p video with zooming and continuous AF., Image quality a little better than pricier TZ20 / ZS10., Good auto and full manual control modes

Basic continuous shooting at full resolution., Modest 230k resolution screen., Minimal control over image quality - little if any tweaking., Record / play switch less intuitive than a plain play button

Apr, 2011
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Expert review by : Aaron Pereira (tech.firstpost.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 Review

 

Over the course of the last year, a once unheard of segment in cameras took off so fast that virtually all camera ...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 is priced in India at a'n MOP of Rs.15,500. This camera does well in its design and has features that can stand up to the competition, especially since it features an incredible zoom capability as well as manual...

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 review

 

If you walked into a store and saw Panasonic's Lumix DMC-ZS8 and its Lumix DMC-ZS10 next to each other, you might not immediately see the differences, let alone $100 worth of them. Even after picking them up, you might notice only that the ZS10 has a...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 is a basic compact megazoom with very good photo quality and shooting performance for its class, as well as long battery life.

The ZS8 is somewhat expensive for what it's offering.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 is a fine compact megazoom, if not the best value.

Apr, 2011
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Expert review by : Ben Pitt (expertreviews.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 review

 

Builds on its excellent predecessor with more of everything, but the competition has caught up.

Mar, 2011
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Expert review by : Natalie Johnson (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18

 

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 : A 16x zoom in a compact camera shell

One of the best compacts under £300 that lets users shoot with full manual control. If that’s what you’re looking for, you can't go wrong with the TZ18

May, 2011
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