Panasonic 2009 Digital Camera Articles

Panasonic Announces Firmware Update for DMC-GF1 Camera and Lumix G Lenses 11/25/2009

Panasonic has released new firmware for its Micro Four Thirds camera, the DMC-GF1, and its G Micro System lenses.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Review 10/11/2009

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is the latest member of the Micro Four Thirds family, a platform that promises DSLR-esque image quality and perf

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Review 10/7/2009

A casual glance at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 might leave you wondering where the lens is. The 4.6x zoom lens is entirely contained within

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Review 9/21/2009

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 updates the Lumix G1 with 1080p HD video. High quality movie recording is matched with a fully articulated LCD,

Panasonic Micro Four Thirds cameras get firmware update 9/18/2009

Panasonic has released firmware updates for its GH1 and G1 digital cameras using the Micro Four Thirds system jointly developed by Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 First Thoughts 9/16/2009

Announced in July, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 looks like just another 12 megapixel ultracompact. Looks can be deceiving. The FP8 marks a st

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 First Thoughts 9/12/2009

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 is one of the pioneers of a whole new breed of digital camera. As one of Panasonic's G-Series Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Review 9/9/2009

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 strikes a nice balance between integrated touch screen functionality and good old-fashioned physical buttons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1: Hands-on Preview 9/2/2009

Panasonic offered DCR a few hours with a pre-production Lumix GF1 at a press event in Germany this week. The first images and video emerging

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 added to Micro Four Thirds lineup 9/2/2009

Panasonic announces the Lumix DMC-GF1 today, their smallest interchangeable-lens system yet. The style echoes Panasonic's ultracompact lineu

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 First Thoughts 8/28/2009

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 succeeds the FX500 as the latest model in the Panasonic lineup to feature a touch screen. The FX580 combines t

Users Speak Out: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 8/24/2009

It's been almost a year since we reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3, but that doesn't mean we forgot all about it. This advanced compact i

Panasonic announces Lumix DMC-FZ35 ultrazoom 7/27/2009

Panasonic is rolling out a new ultrazoom, the Lumix DMC-FZ35. From the 18x Leica lens to the camera body itself, it shares a lot with its pr

Panasonic slims down with Lumix DMC-FP8 and DMC-ZR1 7/27/2009

Panasonic announces two new slim point-and-shoot cameras this morning, the Lumix DMC-FP8 and DMC-ZR1. The FP8 boasts the sharp style of an u

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Review 7/10/2009

Panasonic brought us one of our favorite cameras of 2008 in the Lumix FX35, but a subsequent update, the FX37, left us wishing for more perf

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Review 7/6/2009

The Panasonic Lumix FS25 is squarely positioned for the beginner, equipped with advanced auto shooting and exposure modes. With its 12.1 meg

Panasonic locks out 3rd party batteries on some models 6/25/2009

Panasonic, after some careful deliberation, has decided that certain third party batteries fail to meet the required "rigid safety standards

Panasonic releases firmware update 1.3 for Lumix DMC-LX3 6/1/2009

Panasonic has released a firmware update, version 1.3, for its Lumix DMC-LX3 digital camera.

Users Speak Out: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 5/22/2009

If you're shopping for an ultrazoom, chances are you've taken a long look at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. An update to Panasonic's popular

Panasonic announces pricing, availability for Lumix GH1 5/6/2009

In a press release this morning, Panasonic has spelled out purchasing details for its long-awaited addition to its Micro Four Thirds line. A

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Review 4/28/2009

It's a still camera. It's a camcorder. At least that's what Panasonic hopes you'll think when you think about the latest high-profile Lumix

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37 Review 3/16/2009

A light update to the popular FX35, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37 keeps all of the bells and whistles that made its predecessor such a fun, f

Panasonic launches a pair of Micro Four Thirds lenses 3/3/2009

In a press conference this morning, Panasonic has added two Lumix G Micro Four Thirds lenses to its lineup: the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 adds full HD video to Micro Four Thirds system 3/3/2009

At a press conference this morning, Panasonic revealed tech specs for its latest Micro Four Thirds camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 – and

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Review 2/13/2009

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 delivers on consumer desires for more power and more resolution, generating absolutely mammoth 14.7 megapixel

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3: Hands-On Preview and Image Gallery 1/28/2009

Following up on yesterday's official announcement of the new 10.1 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 compact ultrazoom, Panasonic was graciou

Panasonic seeks 15 percent of digicam market by 2010 1/27/2009

In a forward-looking press conference this morning, Panasonic announced its intent to control 15 percent of the digital camera market worldw

Panasonic replaces TZ cameras with 12x zoom Lumix DMC-ZS3, ZS1 1/27/2009

What was once TZ is now ZS. That's the news that we expect to come out of a Panasonic press conference later this morning in Miami, where th

Panasonic announces waterproof/shockproof Lumix DMC-TS1 1/27/2009

Today's most surprising Panasonic announcement came in the form of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1, the manufacturer's first waterproof/dustproo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48, DMC-FX580 update FX line 1/27/2009

Panasonic took the wraps off two new FX cameras this morning: the ultracompact Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48, and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 t

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 gets firmware update 1/17/2009

Panasonic has rolled out a firmware update for its Lumix DMC-LX3 advanced compact.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15, DMC-FS7 join Lumix FS line 1/16/2009

We were disappointed that Panasonic didn't have any news to share with the world at last week's Consumer Electronics Show, but the company h

Budget-friendly Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 announced 1/16/2009

Nothing about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 is cutting-edge, but combine a very solid list of features that includes optical image stabilizat

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 First Thoughts 1/14/2009

The folks at Panasonic obviously don't believe the megapixel wars are over: the recently introduced Lumix DMC FX150 generates absolutely mam