Panasonic unveiled today its first touchscreen digital camera. It is called the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 and pricing is set at around $400.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 sports a three-inch display which serves double duty as a LCD touchscreen. From this touchscreen one access the bulk of control options this camera makes available. It also makes use of joystick control for selection of options.

Other features of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 include 10.1-megapixels, 5x optical zoom, a 25mm ultra-wide-angle Leica DC lens, HD video recording and auto focus tracking. It will be available come May.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500