Panasonic's FX line has been known for its superb features—in fact, most of its cameras have capabilities not seen in competing models. And the new FX35 (the follow-up to the FX55) has a lot to offer, like a new 4.4mm to 17.6mm wide-angle Leica lens (35mm equivalent: 25mm to 100mm), an aperture range from f/2.8 to f/5.6, a 4X optical zoom, and an improved Intelligent Auto (IA) mode. The camera is also equipped with a generous 27MB of internal memory, accepts SD and SDHC cards, and adds compatibility with MMC cards, though only in still-shot mode. Unfortunately, one of my favorite features disappeared: the top-notch joystick controller found on the FX55 and FS20. The loss of that unique control, coupled with average image quality, lands this camera right back in the middle of the pack of midrange pocket shooters.