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The Panasonic Lumix GX1 is a compact Micro Four Thirds camera that features a 16MP image sensor, a 3-inch touchscreen LCD and captures 1080/60i AVCHD video.
The GX1 is one of the mirrorless cameras that really pushes the compact nature of the mirrorless format, while retaining a large image sensor. Combined with the ultra-compact 14-42mm power zoom lens, the GX1 delivers near-DSLR performance in an almost-pocketable form factor. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix GF5 is a 12.1MP Micro Four Thirds camera. It is the most compact of Panasonic’s mirrorless line-up and features a live view 3-inch touchscreen LCD. The GF5 offers 1080p HD video capture and a sensitivity range of ISO 160-12,800.
The GF5 will be available with the GF5 body and standard 14-42mm kit lens for $599, and will be available with the GF5 body and power zoom lens for $749. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix GX1 is a new Micro Four Thirds camera that steps up from the GF-series. The GX1 features a 16MP image sensor, 1080/60i AVCHD video capture and a 3-inch touchscreen display. The GX1 offers a sensitivity range of ISO 160-12800 and is compatible with the new LVF2 electronic viewfinder (a 1.44-million dot resolution viewfinder).
The Panasonic Lumix GX1 should be available in December at an initial retail price from $699 for body only, $799 with a standard kit lens, or $949 with an X-series kit lens. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Panasonic has announced a new 3D point and shoot camera. The new Lumix 3D1 captures 8MP 3D images and 3D video at 1080/60i. As a standard 2D camera though, the 3D1 will capture 12MP images, as well as ordinary 1080/60i video.
The 3D1 should be available in December 2011 at an initial retail price of $499.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic GX1 is expect to be officially unveiled next week as a more advanced sibling to the Panasonic GF3; however, it appears that several images of the new Micro Four Thirds camera have made their way onto the Internet. [Read more…]
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]
Panasonic Lumix G X 14-42mm Lens
The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm lens is a new retractable design aimed at reducing the overall size of Micro Four Thirds cameras like the Panasonic GF3.
The new Lumix G “X” lens will be available as a kit option for the GF3 in a configuration dubbed the Panasonic GF3X. The compact 14-42mm lens will also be available separately. [Read more…]
The Panasonic FX90 is a new compact cameras that sports built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, a 12.1MP CCD image sensor, a 3-inch touchscreen LCD and a 5x optical zoom lens. [Read more…]
The Panasonic FZ150 is a new 24x (25-600mm equivalent) superzoom camera with a 12.1MP MOS sensor and the ability to capture 1920 x 1080 HD video at 60p. [Read more…]