Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500

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Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500
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General
Model Number:	DMC-FX500
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$399.95
Street Price:
Date Available:	2008-05-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	6.2 oz (176 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	3.7 x 2.2 x 0.9 in. (95 x 57 x 23 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, Other), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.8
Movie Resolution:	1280x720, 848x480, 640x480, 320x240
Movie Frame Rate:	30/15, 30/10, 30/10, 30/10
Movie Audio:	Yes
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	10.70
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.33"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9
Sensor Type:	CCD
Effective Megapixels:	10.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 125 mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Aperture Range:	Wide: f/2.8 - 8; Tele: f/5.9 - 8
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/2000
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	0.6 - 6.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):	50.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Movie File Format:	QuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	DC Input
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	280
Notes & Features:	Touch-screen LCD, wide-angle lens (25-125mm), MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Exposure, Digital Red-eye Correction, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection, HD video.

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