Like the entire 2007 Lumix line, the Lumix DMC FX55 incorporates Panasonic's revolutionary Intelligent Image Stabilization technologies, and it is one of several first Panasonic cameras to present Intelligent Auto Mode, a head unit which combines Mega Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S) and Intelligent ISO Control with three extra features: Face Detection System, Intelligent Scene Selector, and Continuous Autofocus. The digital camera combines 8.1 megapixel resolution with a 28mm wide angle Leica DC lens that also includes 3.6x optical zoom.

The new Intelligent Auto Mode entirely on the DMC FX55 includes:

• Intelligent Scene Selector, which automatically selects the right scene mode from most frequently used modes such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Scenery, and Night Portrait;
• the Face Detection System, that helps you to concentrate, set autoexposure, and detects about 15 human faces, capturing them clearly and brightly; and
• Continuous Autofocus, which allows your camera to keep your concentrate on the subject and not press the shutter button halfway, minimizing autofocus time.

Intelligent Image Stabilization, an element throughout the entire 2007 Lumix camcorder line, comprises two features: MEGA O.I.S. that will help make up for the results of hand shake, and and Intelligent ISO Control, that takes into mind the photo subject is moving and adjusts the ISO setting. Combining the above anti blur features helps the DMCFX55 to photograph clear, crisp images.

In addition, the DMC FX55 features the Venus Engine III, which supports an innovative High Sensitivity mode which images to become shot on a setting up to ISO 6400. This can be sensitive enough to capture subjects in low light conditions with no need for one flash. Also, the high speed Burst Shooting mode enables up to seven shots to become taken per second.

Other advanced features include:

• The DMC FX55 includes a 3 inch LCD screen.
• 27MB of built in memory, perfect for driving in reverse SDHC/SD memory recording.
• The new Title Edit function allows the inputting of text to provide additional context to images. Additional functions for adding information to photos have the Text Stamp function additionally , the Travel Date function.
• Category Playback sorts images into categories including portraits, events, baby, etc., to let for straightforward playback and advance of slideshows.
• Clipboard function allows the operator to hang and retrieve certain images that may be useful on a holiday, say for example photo of the map or train schedule.
• The DMC FX55 can be purchased in silver, black, and pink.

What's during the Box
Panasonic Lumix DMC FX55 dslr camera, software (Lumix Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio viewer, ArcSoft Media Impression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker), USB driver, wall charger, battery power, battery travel case, AV cable, USB connection cable, AC cable, strap, CD ROM