Panasonic DMC-FX8 Specifications

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Specifications

Links
Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	DMC-FX8
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$349.95
Street Price:
Date Available:	TBD
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	5.5 oz (155 g) includes batteries
Size:	3.7 x 2.0 x 1.0 in. (94 x 51 x 24 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	5.0
Sensor Format:	1/2.5 inch
Sensor size:	24.7104mm² (5.76mm x 4.29mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.25 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30.00) 320x240 (0.00)
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	35 - 105mm
Focal Length (actual):	5.8 - 17.4mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 or f/5.6 (wide) / f/5.0 or ??? (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	1 / 3 / 5 point
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.5
Rear Display Resolution:	114,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Fair, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Set
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 8 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait / Skin tone / Sport / Food / Landscape / Night scene / Night Portrait / Child / Fireworks / Party / Snow / Self Portrait
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto / Red eye reduction auto / Forced / Red eye reduction slow synch / Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	0.3 - 4.0m (wide) / 0.3 - 2.2m (tele) at auto ISO
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 1.1
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	DC In

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	5
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 3.7v 1150mAh
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:	Windows, MacOS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: