Lumix FX500 - A compact touch screen with a Leica lens, who needs more?

I always like to take a picture with a Lumix camera. They feel nice to touch and the Leica lenses deliver superior results. That’s why I had such a good time examining the DMC-FX500 Lumix compact digital camera. With both a bright F2.8 25mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens and a 5x zoom, this is one camera that does it all.

First thing you notice is the cool hybrid control system that combines joystick control with touch-screen operation. Another great thing about the camera is that it also offers manual control just like an SLR camera. You can control the aperture and shutter speed by touching the screen with your fingers.


The sophisticated lens system lets you to capture dramatic images with an impressive sense of breadth and depth —truly remarkable for such a compact camera. I found the 5x zoom great for small or distant subjects, and there's even an Extra Optical Zoom function that boosts zoom power to 8.9x although it lowers the resolution to 3-megapixels.

Take a look at this helpful video review of the Lumix DMC-FX500:



The Lumix DMC-FX500 is available at www.photo4less.com with many other professional and amateur cameras and equipment. Go on, check it out, you won't be sorry!