With the introduction of the Lumix DMC-GX8 and its new Dual IS mode, Panasonic promised firmware updates for most of its lenses to make them compatible. Included in this round are the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II, Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2, and Macro 30mm F2.8 among others. Read more
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The Panasonic GX8 introduces a new 20MP Four Thirds sensor to its class. It provides dual IS, ISO up to 25,600 and UHD 4K video recording. It’s an all-around enticing update to Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds lineup, both for the potential of its new sensor and its rich feature set. We put it up against our studio test scene – take a look and compare it to its peers. Read more
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The Panasonic Center in Osaka has installed a photo booth that uses 120 Lumix DMC-GH4 cameras to create a three-dimensional impression of the occupants, which can then be turned into a plaster figurine. Panasonic claims that what makes its booth stand out is that the ‘scan’ is created in just 1/1000sec. That means the subjects can be in motion and the image will still be sharp. Read more
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Panasonic has announced the Lumix FZ300, a 24x superzoom equipped with 4K video that’s designed to withstand a little bit of bad weather. It’s the successor to the FZ200, and keeps the 25-600mm equivalent F2.8 zoom range. Read more
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Panasonic has unveiled the Lumix DMC-GX8 and with it some new advancements for the Micro Four Thirds format. For the first time, a MFT body offers a 20.3MP sensor. AF sees some notable improvements thanks to Depth from Defocus technology, a new Dual I.S. system uses stabilization from the lens and camera body simultaneously, and 4K video is included. Read more
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With its 25-600mm equivalent F2.8 lens and solid image quality, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 was one of our favorite cameras in 2012. With its FZ300, Panasonic has kept the lens and sensor but has improved just about everything else, from its image processor to video specs. We recently had some hands-on time with the FZ300 and have plenty of highlights to share. Read more
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We got a chance to get our hands on Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GX8 recently, and have prepared a slideshow running through its features. It’s the first Micro Four Thirds camera to gain a 20MP sensor and it wraps a whole host of cleverness, including a Dual IS system, into its substantial magnesium alloy body. Read more
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Panasonic’s newest DSLR-styled mirrorless camera is the Panasonic Lumix G7, offering a 16MP Four Thirds sensor capable of 4K video recording. It boasts an improved autofocus system, 2.36 million-dot EVF and a fully articulated 3″ 1.04 million-dot touch-sensitive LCD. It’s a strong feature set on paper, but how does it perform in real-world and studio testing? Read more
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Earlier this year, Panasonic announced that its hybrid smartphone/compact would be coming to the US sometime this summer. That time is now – the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 is currently on sale in the US to the tune of $ 1000 unlocked for GSM networks. Read more
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Our first foray out and about with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 took us to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We’ve followed up with an update to that gallery featuring some low light samples and stills from the camera’s 4K Photo Mode. Take another look at the G7’s capabilities. See gallery
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