Storage media: MultiMedia Card, Optical zoom: 5x, Sensor resolution: 10.1 Megapixels, Weight: 155g, Digital zoom: 4x ...
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Review summary: Panasonic's first touchscreen camera is more intuitive than most, but the image quality could be better.
Pros: Responsive touchscreen, Excellent optical image stabilization, Long battery life
Cons: Photos appear underexposed, Mediocre video quality
Verdict: The FX500 showed acceptable but unimpressive speeds: it took 4 seconds to turn on and ready itself for consecutive shots. However, we were impressed with the longevity of the lithium ion battery: After taking several dozen photos and videos, we ...
Read Full ReviewReview summary: The 10-megapixel Panasonic Lumix FX500 features a 25-125mm Leica 5x optical zoom and a touchscreen display. The camera has almost no lag time after pressing the shutter and it's very satisfying to shoot with.
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Award: Highly Recommended!
Review summary: At first glance the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 appears to be a fairly conventional 10 megapixel compact camera, but don't be fooled by its boxy looks - this is actually one of the most desirable models of 2008 in terms of its overall specification. The ...
Read Full ReviewReview summary: The 10Mp Panasonic Lumix FX500 is a point-and-shoot compact with sophistication written all over it.
Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix FX500's responsiveness was excellent, with almost no lag time between when we pressed the shutter and when pictures wrote to the card, even at the highest quality setting. This characteristic, combined with the Panasonic Lumix ...
Read Full ReviewReview summary: The 10-megapixel Panasonic Lumix FX500 has sophistication written all over it. Its brushed metallic surface, well-placed, slim flash, and 25mm-to-125mm Leica 5X optical zoom lens are appealing, but the marquee feature of this $400 point-and-shoot ...
Pros: High-quality optics Effective modes and auto exposure
Cons: A bit pricey Manual modes' interface needs finessing
Verdict: The camera's responsiveness was excellent, with almost no lag time between when I pressed the shutter and when pictures wrote to the card, even at the highest quality setting. This characteristic, combined with the FX500's quick, accurate autofocus ...
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