The Panasonic DMW-FL500 Shoe Mount Flash is an external flash that is fully compatible with Panasonic cameras that feature a flash shoe mount (DMC-L1, DMC-L10, DMC-LC1, DMC-LC5, DMC-FZ50, DMC-FZ30, DMC-FZ20 & DMC-FZ10 etc.). This flash offers full bounce and swivel flexibility, and its auto-zoom head will automatically adjust to match the angle of the lens within this range. It also features an additional wide-angle panel for extreme wide-angle situations.
| Mount | Shoe |
| Guide No. | 164' (49.99 m) ISO100 at 85 mm position |
| Angle of Coverage | 61° - 21° |
| TTL Dedication | Yes |
| Bounce Head | Yes |
| Swivel Head | Yes |
| Coverage | 24 mm - 85 mm (Full frame) |
| Zoom Head | Full frame: 24 mm - 85 mm |
| Off Camera Terminal | None |
| Recycle Time | Approximately 5 - 7 seconds |
| Power Source | 4x AA Alkaline, Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.1 x 5.5 x 4.2" / 7.9 x 14.0 x 10.7 cm |
| Weight | 1 lb / 454 g |