Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500/FX520

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 is set to be released in May, 2008 and is one of the first digital cameras on the market with a touchscreen LCD. The idea behind the touchscreen is that it provides the user with an easy-to-use interface, similar to the iPhone. The main benefit to the touchscreen is that you can select the object you want to focus on, directly on the touchscreen.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500
MSRP $400.00
Release date May, 2008
Brand Panasonic
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Pros:
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Touch screen
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Very good object tracking
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Adjustable noise reduction (but can't be turned off)
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Fast shooting
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Restrictable auto ISO (you define max ISO)
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Cons:
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MJPEG instead of H.264 video compression
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No zoom during video shooting
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No optical viewfinder
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Sluggish touch-screen reactions
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Weak flash
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No uncompressed RAW
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Slight noise already in ISO 100
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Tripod mount far off center
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1.  avatar pbb said:

This model is known as FX520 within the USA.
Nov 20, 2008 4:02pm
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Pros

  • Touch screen
  • Very good object tracking
  • Adjustable noise reduction (but can't be turned off)
  • Fast shooting
  • Restrictable auto ISO (you define max ISO)

Cons

  • MJPEG instead of H.264 video compression
  • No zoom during video shooting
  • No optical viewfinder
  • Sluggish touch-screen reactions
  • Weak flash
  • No uncompressed RAW
  • Slight noise already in ISO 100
  • Tripod mount far off center

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DMC, FX, 500, FX, 520, DMCFX, FX500, 500FX, FX520, DMCFX500, FX500FX, 500FX520, DMCFX500FX, FX500FX520, DMCFX500FX520