Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH8 Review

Digital Camera  9/10


The LUMIX FH8 has 16.1 megapixels and shoots 720p HD video in the mp4 format. It features a dedicated video button that allows users to switch immediately to shooting video. On the wide 3-inch LCD screen, users can view photo stills and videos in the Miniature Effect mode, a creative mode that renders scenes in the appearance of a diorama. For convenience, users can charge the LUMIX FH8 through a USB or an AC adapter. It will be available in four colors: black, silver, red, and violet. It looks to be a slim, stylish point-and-shoot camera with a plethora of special camera effects.


Strengths

Slim, compact point-and-shoot design

Dedicated video button makes switching to video simple and fast

Miniature Effect mode lets you take stills and shoot video with a diorama-like effect

Takes images of moving subjects well, even in low light

Charges from the computer with a USB cable

Intelligent ISO control

Weaknesses

Miniature Effect mode doesn’t record sound