Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FX9 6 megapixel compact

Round two of Panasonic's trio of cameras today updates their Lumix DMC-FX8—it's (surprisingly enough) called the FX9, and ups the ante from its little brother's 5 megapixels to a solid 6. Still got that Leica lens, 2.5-inch display, but it's also got 70% lower energy consumption on image processing via its new Venus Engine Plus. In case you were curious, this guy's 3.7 x 2 x 1-inches (94 x 51 x 24-mm), and will set you back a stiff $420 US.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

Damn, my FX8 arrived yesterday. They only released it a couple of months ago!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

any idea on when it will be available?

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

Amazon says that it will be available on Sept. 25.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

according to www.amazon.com it will be released on sept.25.2005 (about USD400.00), together with LX1 (about (USD600.00)

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

LX1 vs. FX9.

Which?????

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

LX1 vs. FX9.

Which?????

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 1:02AM]

6 Megapixels??? These things are getting insane. I'd much rather have a tiny 2 mpixel camera with some good features. When will you ever use 'em?