The LUMIX DMC-FX100 is precisely that, a 12 megapixel contender to what is fast turning out to be a challenge with all the major manufacturers giving it all they have to make it to this elite league. The previous one to join up was Casio. According to Panasonic, the DMC-FX100 can shoot high-definition stills with a resolution of 1920 by 1080, along with HD videos with a resolution of 1280 by 720 at 15fps.

The handset itself is a small one, easy to carry and store (3.8 by 2.1 by 1 inches). The large display (2.5 inch LCD) is great for amateurs and professionals alike. Having a 12 megapixel camera means that even your high speed photogrpahs can be taken at 2 megapixels; allowing you to choose later at luxury which one would you prefer to have for posterity.

The LUMIX also includes in-camera organization for images and video, and separates them into portrait, landscape, motion pictures, nightscapes and events categories. The Panasonic camera also includes a slideshow feature for playback. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX100 will be available in silver and black in July, but there's no word yet on pricing.

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