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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55

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Pros
Super-bright LCD
Capable image stabilization
Cons
In-camera help text not very helpful

$175.95 - $339.00
From 6 Merchants

Pricing: Very Expensive: $350 (8/1/2008)
Performance: Good: 77
Features: Good: 76
Design: Very Good: 84

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Pricing

Very Expensive: $350

Performance

Good: 77

Battery
Battery Life Score	Good
Number of Batteries	1
Number of Shots	247
Battery Life	135.25

Image Quality Tests (Max. points = 100)
Image Quality Score	Good
Image Quality, Color	59.4
Image Quality, Exposure	57.1
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash	41.7
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal	63.6
Image Quality, Sharpness	43
Image Quality, Distortion	64.1
Image Quality, Overall	53

Features

Good: 76

Imaging
Max. Megapixels	8.1Megapixels
Maximum Resolution	3264 by 2448
Optical Zoom	3.6X Zoom
Zoom Range Min. (mm)	28
Zoom Range Max. (mm)	100
Highest Shutter Speed	2000
Lowest Shutter Speed	8
Wide-Angle Aperture Maximum	2.8
Telephoto Aperture Maximum	5.6
Manual Focus	No
Interchangeable Lens	No
Lens Model	Leica D Vario-Elmarit
Accessory Lens	No

Hardware
LCD Screen Size (inches)	3LCD Screen
Dimensions	2.25 by 3.74 by 0.90
Weight (ounces)	5.1
Viewfinder	None
Image Stabilization	Hardware
Media Slots	SD Card
Starter Media or Internal RAM	Yes
Battery Type	Rechargeable lithium ion
Charging Dock	No
Remote Control	No
Flash Shoe	No

Controls
Scene Modes	22
Aperture Priority	No
Shutter Priority	No
Full Manual Exposure Control	No
White-Balance Calibration	Yes
White-Balance Bracketing	No
Exposure Bracketing	Yes
ISO Range	ISO 100 to ISO 6400
Flash Slow Sync	Yes

File & Printing Formats
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)	Yes
PictBridge	Yes
File Formats	JPEG

Warranty & Support
Labor Warranty (years)	90-day
Parts Warranty (years)	One
Weekday Support Hours	12
Saturday Support Hours	9
Sunday Support Hours	9
Toll-Free Support	Yes

Reliability & Service
Summary of results for all of brand's products in this category	Our readers had high praise for Panasonic cameras, which fared better than average in all reliability categories. We didn't get enough votes to rate Panasonic’s support, though.

Reliability of brand's products in this category
Reports of product arriving with problems	Better than Average
Reports of products with any significant problems	Better than Average
Reports of problems that render a product unusable	Better than Average
Buyers' rating of product's	Average
Overall satisfaction with reliability of brand's products in category	Better than Average

Design

Very Good: 84

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 Compact Camera Review

by Tracey Capen

- Sheathed in a brushed-silver metal shell, Panasonic's $350, 8.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-FX55 is as elegant-looking as it is functional. Though not quite small enough to slide comfortably into a shirt pocket, this point-and-shoot digital camera combines a compact size with a sharp, bright 3-inch LCD viewfinder and user-friendly controls. It also has the feel of a solidly built machine--one that will stand up to many photo-worthy travels. If silver is not your color of choice, it also comes in black and metallic pink.

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User Reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55

Reviewed by: bemassey

Duration of ownership: 2 Months

Strengths: iA, 3" screen, face detection, and the iSS and the great movie mode quality, very nice

Weaknesses: zoom using movie mode

Overall Evaluation: I am so impressed with this versatile camera. The iA feature pretty much takes care of everything. A very easy to use, take anywhere camera. The movie mode takes great video in all formats, very impressive. So many people are surprised as to the quality of pictures it takes. Although quite a small camera, it certainly packs a lot of punch for the money and it all fits into your pocket. Although, if you purchase this camera from one of the hard sellers, the battery does last quite a long time, not the 15 min's they tell you. Bottom line, you won't be disappointed with this little gem, lots of great features too.