New Panasonic Compact Camera: Lumix DMC FP8

Oooh.

This is what I want for my next camera (goodbye my Sony DSC T70!). Even better if it’s going to be available in white.

As much as I love my white Sony T70, I was extremely disappointed with the quality of the photos. Especially since my work exposes me to well-taken, sharp photos every single day, just seeing the murky, sort of blurry photos of the T70 made me yearn for the Lumix LX3.

The problem with the LX3, it’s a little too out of my budget. Plus, it’s not stylish enough (yes, that’s a BIG problem right there!), haha.

But it looks as though Panasonic has heard my prayers since they came out with a new stylishly compact camera, the Lumix DMC FP8.

Aside from looking extremely sexy, the Lumix DMC FP8 has the following notable features:

• 12.1MP resolution
• 2.7 inch LCD
• HD video recording
• 28-128mm equivalent lens with folding optics (folding optics prevent damage to the lens when it gets dropped while its being used)
• Has a the “fastest autofocus” and start up time of 0.95 seconds
• Will be available in pink, red, brown and gray

I’m really intrigued about the quality of the photos this camera will be taking because the LX3 takes exceptionally sharp photos for a sleek camera. (But I don’t think it can be categorized as a compact point and shoot camera. More of a pro-sumer camera, I believe.) And I really have high expectations from the Lumix brand, so I can’t wait to see how this camera will perform in the point and shoot camera industry.

Where to buy: Pre-order at Amazon
Price: $299.95

[ Image courtesy of Panasonic ]