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Compared to FX-35 it pros, it has cons...
Just upgraded from the FX-35 and did quite a few tests yesterday. Overall, the FX-500 is an excellent camera but dollar for dollar you get a little more with the FX-35. That being said, I am selling my FX-35 and keeping the FX-500 (see eBay!) because some small specific differences weigh in favor of the FX-500 for me as a photographer, but not necessarily because the camera is better. There were a few primary issues I want to mention between the two cameras though.
First, the FX-500 i...
[Panasonic DMC-FX500 x 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera Black review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Excellent at it strengths, good even at it's weaknesses
First of all, I can't comment much on the value for the money, since my purchase was based solely on features and I was willing to pay for them. I searched for 6 months for a camera that met my requirements (in this order).
Must Haves:
-fast first picture from 'off' state
-good low light pictures (as good as a compact anyway)
-small enough to fit in pocket (for bars, parties, etc)
-HD Video
-7MP or more
Nice to have:
-manual photo options
[Panasonic DMC-FX500 x 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera Black review can be read at Amazon.com]
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96%
(54 of 56) Users Found This Review Helpful
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One of the best cameras I've had to return.
I have had quite a few point and shoot cameras and this one is the nicest I've owned. I've alway been a fan of the Canon line of cameras and was a bit skeptical about switching brands, but the lackluster reviews of the recent Canons made me look at other options. The FX500 has met or exceeded all my expectations for the camera. The pictures are exceptional, the touchscreen is a joy to use, and the battery life is above average. Our pictures have been bright and vivid with minimal user interve...
[Panasonic DMC-FX500 x 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera Black review can be read at Amazon.com]
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05/27/2008
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94%
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I REALLY wanted to like this camera... but I don't
I completely fell in love with my Panasonic DMC-FX01, which has taken many unbelievable photos over the last 3 years until it finally ingested too much sand and died. I badly wanted a pocketable camera with 5x optical zoom, manual controls, a wide angle lens, and above all, great image quality. I have been so happy with Panasonic compacts that I decided to wait 2 months for the DMC-FX500, but I feel like that was a complete waste of time. With all its bells and whistles, and the promise of fu...
[Panasonic DMC-FX500 x 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera Black review can be read at Amazon.com]
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05/26/2008
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Terrific Camera - Image Stabilization Works Well
I am highly impressed with the FX500. The touch screen is very cool, though most of the actual setup and operation must be done with the small joystick (also easy to use). The large 3" display is crystal clear and bright, even in sunlight. The camera has a metal body and machined metal lens casing and buttons - very sturdy camera. The photos are excellent in quality, better than my last Canon (the SD1000, total junk camera) by FAR. Lightweight and the video recording in HD at 720P feature i...
[Panasonic DMC-FX500 x 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera Black review can be read at Amazon.com]
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04/25/2008
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91%
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Poor image quality, especially in low light
There are many things to like about this camera (touch-screen controls, manual overrides, large viewing screen, image stabilization, Leica lens) unfortunately image quality is not one.
While daylight exposures at ISO 100 or lower are OK albeit not outstanding, the noise and fuzziness of the images at higher ISO's makes the camera unusable at those settings. The images look great on the camera screen but get them back to your laptop or printer and the lack of sharpness is appalling. I...
[Panasonic DMC-FX500 x 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera Black review can be read at Amazon.com]
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08/24/2008
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Big disappointemtn if Quality of Picture is Important!
I've been a Photo enthusiast for 50 years and go way back with many film and at least 10 digital cameras from near SLR-size to pocket compacts and was so thrilled when I ordered the FX500 (because of the Leica lens and the wide angle shooting capability) I could barely sleep until it arrived... Sad to say the camera construction & layout itself, the interface is wonderful but the quality of pictures (its "reason for being" in the first place, right?)is borderline horrible (in comparison say to t...
[Panasonic DMC-FX500 x 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera Black review can be read at Amazon.com]
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87%
(47 of 54) Users Found This Review Helpful
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Those that sent it back should have had it replced
I have shot 200 or so pics with his great little camera, and if you leave to it's own devices you will be very satisfied. I have a 17" plasma monitor on my computer and I have to tell you the detail is beyond my expectations after reading some reviews that complained that thier pictures were not clear, they must have had a defective camera or they must have had some settings wrong. I would definatly reccomend this camera to a friend.
My only gripe is that the Hi Def cable should be include...
[Panasonic DMC-FX500 x 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera Black review can be read at Amazon.com]
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06/19/2008
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86%
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Terrific Camera!
Others have written reviews that capture the key features of this camera. I want to add that this is a very easy camera to use -- even for someone like me who is not especially tech-savy. The interface is quite intuitive and, indeed, fun to use. Intelligent Auto works well in most situations, though as other writers have suggested, in low light situations it's best to go to one of the specific "scene" modes intended for such instances.
I had the camera with me on a recent 2 week vacat...
[Panasonic DMC-FX500 x 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera Black review can be read at Amazon.com]
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85%
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Sophisticated but not better than others
I have this camera. I got it in Japan.
It has many automatized features that looks very nice. The stabilization works well. The menu is very easy to use.
However, I have been disappointed by the poor quality of the pictures. It does not show better results than most other compact cameras whereas it is rather more expensive and heavier.
Most outdoor pictures are over-exposed (intelligent mode), and it is not easy to check with the display. I took many pictures that I thought were n...
[Panasonic DMC-FX500 x 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera Black review can be read at Amazon.com]
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77%
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