Panasonic’s three new slim FX Lumix models, they hit all the marks

What is the best camera for you? Tough decision right. Well as you can expect many of my friends and family typically call on me when it is time to purchase their next digital camera (or first for my Uncle…he just loves his film). Panasonic has three new models that will fit the requirements of any current consumer. They are the 7.2-megapixel DMC-FX50 and DMC-FX07 digital still cameras, and the 6-megapixel DMC-FX3.

All three models offer Panasonic’s image stabilization technology, reducing both blurry photos and complaints from the wife later. The FX50 and FX07 have 28mm wide angle lenses with a very low aperture of f/2.8 and zoom 3.6x to 102mm. The FX3 features an equivalent 35 mm lens with 3x optical zoom. The FX50 features a 3-inch LCD while the FX07 and FX3 offer a 2.5-inch LCD.

See the DMC-FX3, get more details for all three models including availability and prices, and see some shots that I took from the NYC skyline with these models at the camera release party.

The FX50 and FX07 have an on-board Intelligent ISO Control (IIC) feature. IIC allows high sensitivity recording at full resolution (1250 ISO maximum). When set to the IIC, the Venus Engine III detects the subject’s movement and adjusts the ISO setting and shutter speed to best suit the subject movement and the light condition automatically. The FX3 features a maximum ISO 1600 high sensitivity mode for capturing images of fast-moving objects.

All three cameras come with multiple scene modes that make it simple to capture great images in all kinds of shooting conditions, such as night portrait, party, food, sports, and the ever popular Baby Mode, which lets the user set a birth date for a child and automatically capture the age each time a picture is taken.

The FX50 will be available in silver or black. The FX07 will come in silver, black, blue, or red, each with a specially textured finish. The FX3 will come in black or silver. All three models will begin shipping this September with MSRPs of $399.95, $349.95 and $279.95, respectively.