Panasonic released the upgraded version of its Lumic DMC-TZ5, the Lumix DMC-TZ50 digital camera. However, the only fresh thing you would notice is the build-in WiFI support as the rest of the features are the same as the original model. Including a 3.0-inch 460K hi-res LCD screen, a 10x optical zoom lens (28-280mm/F3.3~4.9), wide angle, up to ISO6400, a 50MB of onboard memory, and HD support (you can record video in 720p HD format @ 30fps).

Other features inside this 241g DMC-TZ50 digicam are the Intelligent LCD function — detects the lighting condition and controls the brightnesslevel of the LCD in 11 fine steps — and incorporation of Venus Engine IV — Panasonic’s new high-performance image processing LSI which improves noise reduction, elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effects in both MEGA O.I.S and Intelligent ISO, and reduces the shutter release time lag.

Measures 103.3 x 59.3 x 36.5mm, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 is scheduled to hit the store in May. It’l be available in silver with a price tag of $449.95.

A quote from the press release:

Panasonic uses the T-Mobile HotSpot service and Picasa Web Albums’ APIs to create a new optimal online environment and community for sharing digital photos. After taking photos with the new Panasonic LUMIX TZ50, users will be able to wirelessly send one or multiple photos at a time, directly to Google’s Picasa Web Albums. Users can connect to standard wireless home networks, but furthermore, the TZ50 can also connect to the T-Mobile HotSpot Service, which provides fast and reliable Wi-Fi Internet acess at more than 8,800 public locations throughout the United States, including Borders® Books & Music stores, Hyatt Hotels and many major airports. The LUMIX TZ50 comes with an offer for 12-months of complimentary T-Mobile HotSpot Wi-FI service**.