Panasonic Lumix FX9

Is that a camera in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

This all started when I purchased a Canon D450 for the wife last Christmas. She was and is still having just too much fun with it. So, ME TOO! Of course, I could not stand the thought of actually owning a CANON (still camera) being the Nikon Bigot that I am. Enter the Panasonic Lumix FX9. Sure it was emotionally tempting to go for something bigger and better, but this camera has the most important feature of the Panasonic line and the one I wanted most - It fits in my shirt pocket!

Have you ever wished you had a camera with you because ________ fill in your own blank. Well, now there is no excuse. I am taking this thing everywhere and having tons of fun along the way.

Oh yes, I almost forgot to tell readers - this camera is no joke. Six megapixels and a Leica lens on the front!

I read what reviews I could find on the camera, and for the most part, complaints were along the lines of "... wish it had a viewfinder ...", missing the whole point of a camera like this. It is made for the masses who are aging and vision is going. How many of you have older compact point-and-shoot digitals with viewfinders AND ONLY USE THE SCREEN ON THE BACK? Most camera companies have gone to the finderless configuration because that is what "you" really want. Batteries are not a factor anymore, so the argument that the screen drains the battery is moot.

It has simple menu formats on back, and with a little bit of reading the manual, you will be using this camera in minutes with absolutely amazing results. IMAGES TO FOLLOW.