ProductCode: panasonic_dmcsz8
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Name: Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
ShortSpecs:
    - 16 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 24 – 288 mm (12×)
ReviewScore: 0
URL: /products/panasonic/compacts/panasonic_dmcsz8
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The Lumix DMC-SZ8 is a compact camera that features a 16 megapixel CCD sensor, 12X, 24-288mm equiv. lens, and 3-inch LCD. It offers point-and-shoot operation with a large selection of scene modes and special effects. Movies can be recorded at 720p with optical image stabilization. Sharing images is easy, thanks to the SZ8's built-in Wi-Fi.
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    ReviewSummary: null
    ASIN:
        - B00HPZKO1S
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ""
    Announced: Jan 6, 2014
    AperturePriority: "No"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Face Detection
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes"
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Lithium-ion battery and USB charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "200"
    BodyType: Compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: "6400"
    BoostedISOMinimum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter
    ColorSpace: sRGB
    ContinuousDrive: 1.2 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (2X)
    Dimensions: 100 x 60 x 27 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 1.06″)
    DriveModes: ""
    Durability: ""
    EffectivePixels: 16 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes:
        - Intelligent Auto
        - Normal Picture
        - Panorama Shot
        - Scene
        - Creative Control
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat:
        - JPEG (DCF Exif 2.3)
    FlashModes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
    FlashRange: 5.20 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 24–288 mm
    Format: Motion JPEG
    GPS: None
    GPSNotes: ""
    HDMI: "No"
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (boost to 3200/6400)
    ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    JPEGQualityLevels: ""
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: ""
    MacroFocusRange: ""
    ManualExposureMode: "No"
    ManualFocus: "No"
    MaxResolution: 4608 x 3456
    MaximumAperture: F3.1–6.3
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
    Microphone: Mono
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 8 sec
    NormalFocusRange: 3 cm (1.18″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "9"
    OpticalZoom: 12×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 4608 x 3072,  4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1536 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
    Processor: Venus Engine
    RemoteControl: Yes (via smartphone)
    Resolutions: 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
    ReviewPreview: ""
    SceneModes:
        - Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby 1/2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky
    ScreenDots: 460,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: TFT LCD
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 17 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm)
    SensorType: CCD
    ShutterPriority: "No"
    Speaker: Mono
    StorageIncluded: 80MB
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: ""
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    ViewfinderType: None
    WBBracketing: "No"
    WeightIncBatteries: 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "4"
    Wireless: Built-In
    WirelessNotes: 802.11 b/g/n