Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 user reviews
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User reviews3
tomgth 7 April 2009
Good: erm....the colour?
Bad: Awful, Awful picture quality. Terrible, pixalated video
Comment: I picked this specifically on the recommendation of the CNET editors choice and the accompanying video. After 3 different Canon Ixus over the years, I find this really very disappointing. I’m going to get the screen on my old Ixus fixed and give this to my toddler.
I didn’t give it a zero simply for the fact that it does technically qualify as a camera by looking like one and having the ability to take a photo, albeit a dreadful one.
Not happy - waste of money
Krisman 24 December 2008
Good: Hi def video
Bad: Incredibly poor sensor, cheap build quality, rubbish stabilisation
Comment: This camera is the biggest disappointment in my 10 years of digital camera buying experience. I wanted to love this camera but it under performs in all areas. The sensor is dreadful and even in low light conditions it falls pieces producing some of the worst photos I have seen in years. I compared this with a £100 Samsung camera and more often than not the Samsung gave better results. This should not be the case given the £300 retail price. The video is a plus point and gives great hi def results given the size of the camera. The poor sensor means I cannot recommend this product as at the end of the day good photos should win over style and ease of use. Do not believe the hype!
Simon deeBee 21 August 2008
Good: Picture quality, lens range for such a small beastie
Bad: The fact that I'd have had to have paid twice as much if bought in the UK
Comment: Awesome little camera. Absolutely perfect for taking out cycling round Tainan County and snapping the locals (currently working in Taiwan just now). Even better was the price - 4gig card, spare battery, delightful wee tripod, carry case all for less than a 3 dart maximum!!
Wholly recommended from me.