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Panasonic Lumix FX500

Panasonic Lumix FX500

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A 10.1-megapixel compact with an impressive tech package, the Panasonic Lumix FX500 is sure to please gadget enthusiasts in need of a solid snapshooter. The FX500's biggest draws are its 25mm wide angle 5x zoom lens and its hybrid control, which features a combination of touch screen and joystick functionality. Also included is Panasonic's now standard Intelligent Auto mode, which takes control of several functions to analyze a scene and render the best exposure possible, all on the fly. For budding videographers, it offers 720p HD output.

Specifications

  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 5x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom, 25mm wide-angle lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 30fps movie mode with sound; 720p HD output
  • Auto exposure
  • Auto focus
  • 3.0-inch touch screen LCD
  • Secure Digital and SDHC storage (with 27mb internal memory)
  • Lithium-ion battery

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5.0 out of 5 8 Store Reviews 1 Stop Camera
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$239.00 Go!
4.5 out of 5 147 Store Reviews OneCall $288.94 Go!
4.5 out of 5 892 Store Reviews PCNation $326.52 Go!
3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace $287.99 Go!
4.5 out of 5 1097 Store Reviews Beach Audio $297.99 Go!
3.5 out of 5 637 Store Reviews Circuit City $359.99 Go!
3.5 out of 5 1588 Store Reviews Amazon $299.21 Go!
4.5 out of 5 3490 Store Reviews B&H Photo-Video-Pro Audio $299.95 Go!
4.5 out of 5 3717 Store Reviews Adorama $299.95 Go!
3.5 out of 5 337 Store Reviews WolfCamera.com $343.65 Go!

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Product Information

Manufacturer Panasonic
Part Number DMCFX500S
UPC 037988987818
Release Date Apr 27, 2008

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