Panasonic DMCFX500 Digital Still Camera – Black (10.1MP, 5x Optical Zoom) 3.0″ LCD features a 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom. Touch-screen operation on a large, 3.0-inch LCD brings new enjoyment to the digital photography and enables easy manual operation, which is another first for the FX series. A variety of advanced functions, including Intelligent Auto mode, HD motion picture recording and HD component output, and slideshows complete with music, also enrich the camera’s potential and user experience.
The newly developed Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom boasts an 25mm ultra-wide angle of view that captures almost double the recording area at the same shooting distance compared with a conventional 35mm lens.
For more intuitive operation, the DMC-FX500 has a hybrid control system that combines joystick control with touch-screen operation. Basic settings can be directly controlled by the joystick, and others extensive ones are finely adjusted by touch or by moving a slider on the screen with the finger or an included stylus-pen.
Helpful consumer’s review
I had this camera for Xmas – I had dropped hints over the last few weeks & it was to replace my old Nikon 5200 over 4 years old. I had read all the reviews & this camera came top of my list for features, size & value (this is fairly expensive due to the Yen as it is made in Japan). I don’t know what the earlier reviewer bought but it was not this superb camera. It is an excellent compact camera with a 5X Optical zoom (which can be extended to 9X by reducing the pixel count to 7megapixels)a great size to put in your shirt top pocket, very well built & it looks great.Picture quality is top notch with the great wide angle lens & it is very very simple & intuitive to operate & understand. The manual is clear & explains everything. HD video is a real bonus 1080i / 720p, I found the flash to be easy to use, it lit the subjects right & if you read the manual & by having a go you can get really excellent photos with the benefit of manual control as well to try out. It really is the jack of all trades & master of them all a superb travel & compact camera great results – you just have to read the manual & have a go to get the best out of it. Excellent camera with an easy 3″ touch screen on the back to use.
