Typical price: £115
What is it: 8-megapixel compact with optical image stabilisation
What we think: Its great image stablisation system can't overcome its poor performance
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 4 April 2008
Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80, optical zoom, burst mode, AA batteries
We like:
Optically stabilised lens; great colour reproduction; can shoot widescreen video
We don't like:
Noisy, soft pictures; very slow performance
CNET UK judgement:
Though it stands out as one of the least expensive digital cameras to sport optical image stabilisation, the LS80's performance and pictures simply don't hold up against competing budget cameras
Full review:
While you certainly won't mistake it for a sleek, high-end compact, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LS80 is a camera without pretense. It's an 8-megapixel snapshot camera with optical image stabilisation and a price less than £150. Continue Reading...
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