Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Review

Review posted 9/13/2010
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Panasonic has taken a great camera (the DMC-FX75) and made it even better with the all new Lumix DMC-FX700. This model boasts their latest and greatest Lumix technologies packed into a diminutive frame that can be tucked away in the smallest handbag or pocket. Read more in our Full Conclusion. |
The camera uses a 3.0-inch LCD touchscreen, allowing the user to control all camera functions via the graphical touch system (with exception of the zoom lens). The FX700 also has Face Recognition / Detection, their POWER O.I.S. stabilization system and Intelligent Resolution to enhance degradation during digital zooming.
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX700 key features include:
- 14.1 megapixel, 1/2.33-inch Live MOS sensor
- Leica DC-Vario-Summicron 5x optical zoom wide-angle lens with 24-120mm (equivalent) focal range
- ISO 100-1600 (up to 6400 high sensitivity at lower resolution)
- 3.0-inch Touch-screen LCD with 230K pixels
- 1080p HD video capture (AVCHD)
- Face Recognition / Detection technologies
- Venus Engine FHD image processor
- POWER Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.)
- SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
- A/V, USB 2.0, HDMI outputs
- Stereo Microphone with Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator
- Powered by a Li-ion battery pack (rated up to 300 shots per charge)
What's In the Box?:
- Lumix DMC-FX700 camera
- Battery Charger
- Battery Pack
- Battery Case
- Stylus Pen
- AV cable
- USB Cable
- Hand Strap
- CD-ROM
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