Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 Black Digital Camera
Panasonic - DMCFX500KRelease Date: Apr 2008
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 Digital Camera provides 10.1-megapixel resolution with a 5x wide angle f/2.8 Leica DC lens (equivalent to 25 - 125mm on a 35mm film camera), features an Intelligent Image Stabilizer based on the renowned MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) and includes Intelligent ISO... Read Morecontrol.The large, 3.0-inch LCD display provides a beautiful and clear way to frame and view your images and also provides intuitive touch-screen operation. There are also a variety of advanced functions, including Auto Focus (AF) tracking which continuously tracks the subject and adjusts the focus, even after the AF is set, which is especially helpful for catching active children or pets. Plus the iA (Intelligent Auto) mode is a helpful shooting assist function that lets the user leave all the settings to the camera. Taking maximum advantage of this iA mode, users can then go a step further to set auto focus and exposure on the desired subject by simply touching it on the screen.The camera also provides true HD motion picture recording and HD slideshows complete with music. There is even an optional cable available to provide HD output so that you can view your movies and images in true HD quality.For more intuitive operation, the DMC-FX500 has a hybrid control system that combines joystick control with touch-screen operation, allowing basic settings to be directly controlled by the joystick. Other extensive controls are finely adjusted by touch or by moving a slider on the screen with the finger or an included stylus-pen. This beautifully designed digital camera is easy to use, comfortable to handle, (thanks to it's slim body), and can appropriately be used both at a family gathering or at a formal event. Minimize
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Reviewed by: kai_stakka on 21-May-08
Strengths: takes good pictures in bright available light, takes slightly vignetted pictures indoors w flash.
Weaknesses: the differences between settings are not really too visible in the resultant pictures. i'd like more control over the settings.
Summary: This is a beautiful and ultimately very simple camera, reminiscent of the iPhone. The ability to manipulate the image thru the touchscreen is very nice but a bit more user selectable control would have made this perfect.