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Panasonic-Lumix DMC-FX50

Panasonic - Lumix DMC-FX50 Review

Price (MSRP): $299
Megapixel: 7.2
Type: Digital Compact
Submitted by: Jim from Chesterton , IN
Date Reviewed: 9/5/2007
Months Owned: 1-5
Photos Taken: 501-999
Skill Level: Advanced amateur

What's Hot: Bought to compliment my Canon XT for when I didn't want to lug the lenses. Great pics, has all the functions of an SLR, very happy with this camera.

What's Not: If you're looking for a pocket digital, this is not it.

Review: I'm very happy with this camera. I've been using it since May and am so far impressed after taking roughly 500 shots. The camera has all the functions of an SLR in a more compact size, without having the need to carry additional lenses. The FX50 has the ability to add converters, but that would defeat the reason why I bought it. The interface can be a little complicated to use for a beginner, so I suggest you read the manual.

Overall Ratings
Overall quality
10
Ease of use
9
Fit and finish
10
Click-to-click speed
9
Display quality
9
Flash quality
9
Image quality
10
Overall value
10
RATING SCALE: 1 = WORST 10 = BEST

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