Typical price: £225
What is it: Feature-rich 10-megapixel compact camera
What we think: Great lens, features and touchscreen: Panasonic does it again
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 June 2008
Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500, optical zoom, aluminium, priority
We like:
Clever touchscreen; intuitive manual exposure control; loads of features; build quality
We don't like:
Fiddly joystick; noise performance isn't outstanding
CNET UK judgement:
Panasonic does it again with the cracking Lumix DMC-FX500, a point-and-shoot with a great lens, large and responsive touchscreen and a list of features as long as your arm
Full review:
Where should we start with the all-singing, all-dancing Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500? It's a 10.1-megapixel point-and-shoot with knobs on, plus features such as a touchscreen, wide-angle lens and HD video rammed into its blocky frame. We put this £225 snapper through its paces to see if it kept up the recent high standards of the Lumix range. Continue Reading...
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