Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55P 8.1MP is among the first Panasonic cameras to offer Intelligent Auto Mode, a system which combines Mega Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S) and Intelligent ISO Control with three new features: Face Detection System, Intelligent Scene Selector, and Continuous Autofocus. The camera combines 8.1-megapixel resolution with a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens that features 3.6x optical zoom.
The Panasonic DMC-FX55 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera will get you beautiful results every time you shoot, no matter what the scene or subject. Detect even the tiniest camera movement with Mega O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization and it will automatically adjust the lens to compensate. Intelligent ISO captures crisp, clear images even when your subject is moving, to ensure sharp, clear pictures without any loss of detail or clarity. Advanced subject-motion detection circuitry senses when your subject is moving and raises the camera’s ISO sensitivity and shutter speed settings accordingly. Face Detection automatically chooses the optimal settings for up to 15 faces in a scene and will even automatically readjust the settings if their positions change. The Intelligent Scene Selector will sense the ambient conditions and automatically select either the Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery mode accordingly. White Balance – Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set Shutter Speed – 8 – 1/2,000 second Self Timer – 10 seconds / 2 seconds Built-in Flash Mode – Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction and Forced Off Power Supply – Lithium-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 1000 mAh), Up to 280 pictures Dimensions – Height 2.25” x Width 3.74” x Depth 0.90” Weight – 0.32 pounds
Helpful consumer’s review
a nice little camera beautiful to look at and to hold. the 28mm-100mm range and 3″ lcd sold me despite the warning of the high cost of the battery. i don’t know if the image quality is any better than comparable competitors. wish it came with an extra battery and sd card. these hidden costs bring the price up from the initial eye-catching allure but all in all i am happy enough.
After much review for the “perfect” size camera that takes quality pictures, has good battery life and has face detection and image stabilized zoom, this camera was the pick! It was a gift and the recipient can’t say enough positive things about the quality of this camera. The price is a slight disadvantage but with free shipping and no tax, the cost evens out. The use of a “standard” SD card vs. a memory stick, etc., is a huge advantage also.
