Price range: £192.71
What is it: Feature-rich 10-megapixel compact camera
What we think: Great lens, features and touchscreen: Panasonic does it again
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 user reviews
December 24, 2008
Posted by: Krisman
"I want to like it, but I don't"
What I like:
Hi def video
What I don't like:
Incredibly poor sensor, cheap build quality, rubbish stabilisation
Review:
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!
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