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.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500
MSRP $400.00
Release date May, 2008
Brand Panasonic
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1 negative

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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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Wide Angle 25mm
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Manual Controls (rare in compact cameras)
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Pocketable
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Very decent macro results
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Records HD Video
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Decent battery life
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Full Auto Mode, Scene detection mode, or manual mode for versatility
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No zoom during video shooting
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MJPEG instead of H.264 video compression
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No optical viewfinder
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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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Sluggish touch-screen reactions
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Samsung TL34HD

Samsung TL34HD

MSRP  $329.95    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • huge 14.7MP CCD
  • great price:performance ratio
  • Uses more standard and cheaper SDHC memory cards
Cons
  • Video is recorded in MP4 format that can be a nuisance to work with..need to convert first
  • odd design and colours
  • have to pay extra for high definition (HDMI) dock output
ProSCORE
2 reviews
57
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

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MSRP  $379.95    Released  April, 2009
Pros
  • records video in high definition (with sound)
  • large 3.5" high resolution LCD touchscreen (921,600 pixels)
  • comes in silver, black, red or bronze
Cons
  • poor warranty (90 days) typical of Sony
  • Memory Stick Duo storage is more expensive, less capacious and potentially harder to find than other types of flash storage
  • not far in price from a much higher quality point and shoot or hybrid (you pay for the compact sleekness at the expense of image quality)
ProSCORE
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53
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Pentax Optio P70

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MSRP  $199.95    Released  February, 2009
Pros
  • affordable price
  • slim body
  • support for cheap, large and easy to find SD/SDHC cards
  • can take (albeit limited) high definition video
  • fast facial recognition
Cons
  • 720p can only be shot at 15fps
ProSCORE
2 reviews
82
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Samsung NV100HD

Samsung NV100HD

MSRP  $329.00    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • can shoot video in 720p
  • huge 14.7MP CCD
  • great price:performance ratio
Cons
  • Flash is positioned in an awkward place preventing you from holding the camera using a pinch grip
  • Video is recorded in MP4 format that can be a nuisance to work with..need to convert first
  • have to pay extra for high definition (HDMI) dock output
ProSCORE
2 reviews
57
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Nikon Coolpix S710

Nikon Coolpix S710

MSRP  $379.95    Released  September, 2008

The sleek Nikon Coolpix S710 follows the trend in latter 2008 of dramatically increased resolution in slim compact digital cameras. In this case, a 14.5 megapixel sensor is coupled with a 3.6x Nikkor zoom lens with a maximum width of 28mm. Optical image stabilization and a maximum ISO of 12800 are designed to ensure...

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Ricoh Caplio GX100

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MSRP  $599.00    Released  June, 2007
Pros
  • RAW format is convenient
  • Fast shutter speed
  • Very customizable
Cons
  • Expensive (can get a DSLR for cheaper)
ProSCORE
1 review
75
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Leica C-Lux 2

Leica C-Lux 2

MSRP  $499.00    Released  July, 2007

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Casio Exilim EX-Z300

Casio Exilim EX-Z300

MSRP  $299.00    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • Auto shutter functions (Anti Blur, Pan, Smile Detection and Self Portrait)
  • All-metal body
  • HD-resolution, H.264 compressed movies
  • Great battery life
Cons
  • Very slow burst mode for highest quality (0.5 fps)
  • Noisy from ISO 200
ProSCORE
1 review
75
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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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September 12, 2009
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12 pros
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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)
  • Wide Angle 25mm
  • Manual Controls (rare in compact cameras)
  • Pocketable
  • Very decent macro results
  • Records HD Video
  • Decent battery life
  • Full Auto Mode, Scene detection mode, or manual mode for versatility

Cons

  • No zoom during video shooting

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November 20, 2008
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5 pros
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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

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

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