Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500


Lumix DMC-FX500
Lumix DMC-FX520
3648 x 2736

5x optical zoom

3.0" lcd viewer

SD, SDHC, MMC

li ion battery

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 review summary


camera date	Apr 08
pixels / class	10.7M	compact digital camera

overall rating		8 reviews
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 specifications

lens / zoom	25mm - 125mm (5x) (dig. 4x)
focus / macro	auto / 50cm / ?cm
metering mode	intelligent multiple
aperture	auto \| manual / F2.8 - F8 (W) / F5.9 - F8 (T)
white balance	auto, 5 presets, adjustable
shutter	auto \| manual / 60s - 1/2000s
exposure	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
flash / mode	internal - 5 modes / 0.6m - 6m (iso auto)
viewfinder	lcd screen
iso ratings	100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 1600 (1600 - 6400 in high sensitivity mode)
image size	3648x2736 / 3072x2304 / 2560x1920 / 2048x1536 / 1600x1200 / 640x480 / 3648x2432 / 3072x2048 / 2560x1712 / 2048x1360 (*)
image format	jpeg (exif 2.21)
image compr.	fine / standard
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 10s, 2s
video options	Qt m-jpeg, with audio - 1280x720 (30fps, 15fps); 848x480, 640x480; 320x240 (30fps, 10fps)
audio options	wav
connectivity	usb 2 HS; A/V (PAL/NTSC)
storage	50MB internal; SD, SDHC, MMC
platform
extra features	optical image stabilizer real time histogram PictBridge compatible
miscellaneous	(*) plus 3648x2056 / 3072x1728 / 2560x1440 / 1920x1080


Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 links






Reviews for novices to shutterbugs
01Jun08	Panasonic DMC-FX500 review at CameraLabs
04Nov08	Panasonic FX500 review at TrustedReviews
16Sep08	Panasonic FX500 review at Imaging-resource
16Jul08	Panasonic FX500 review at Quesabesde (es)
07Jul08	Panasonic FX500 review at PhotographyBLOG
01Jun08	Panasonic FX500 review at DigitalCameraReview
28May08	Panasonic DMC-FX520 review at PhotoReview


Introductions, previews and other reviews
22Jun08	Panasonic FX500 review at digitalkamera (de)

News, guides, hints & tips
19Mar08	Panasonic DMC-FX500 / FX520 press summary

Forum discussions
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 / Lumix DMC-FX520 announcement clippings

The new 10.1-megapixel DMC-FX500 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.