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Panasonic Lumix FX500
Panasonic Lumix FX500
B+
HQ Grade: B+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"great little camera"
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Panasonic Lumix FX500 Details

Editors' Comments

A 10.1-megapixel compact with an impressive tech package, the Panasonic Lumix FX500 is sure to please gadget enthusiasts in need of a solid snapshooter. The FX500's biggest draws are its 25mm wide angle 5x zoom lens and its hybrid control, which features a combination of touch screen and joystick functionality. Also included is Panasonic's now standard Intelligent Auto mode, which takes control of several functions to analyze a scene and render the best exposure possible, all on the fly. For budding videographers, it offers 720p HD output.

Panasonic FX500 Specifications

  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 5x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom, 25mm wide-angle lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 30fps movie mode with sound; 720p HD output
  • Auto exposure
  • Auto focus
  • 3.0-inch touch screen LCD
  • Secure Digital and SDHC storage (with 27mb internal memory)
  • Lithium-ion battery

Product Information

Manufacturer Panasonic
Part Number DMC-FX500S
UPC 37988987825
Release Date Apr 27, 2008

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