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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Review
PUBLISHED: Sunday, October 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 performance in a compact form factor. Previous cameras in this class have been good, though not perfect. Does the GF1 finally make good on all the promises we were made when the Micro Four Thirds concept was announced?

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Review
PUBLISHED: 10/7/2009  BY: J. Keenan
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 the slim FP8 thanks to some nifty folding optics. That's not the only trick up this camera's sleeve - almost non-existent shutter lag and 720p HD video make this latest generation Lumix very appealing to the modern, tech-savvy shopper.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Review
PUBLISHED: 9/21/2009  BY: Howard Creech
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 updates the Lumix G1 with 1080p HD video. High quality movie recording is matched with a fully articulated LCD, excellent auto exposure image quality, and a hybrid of point-and-shoot convenience with DSLR controls. Read on for more Micro Four Thirds goodness and a run-down of the performance and image quality from the Lumix GH1.
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Panasonic Micro Four Thirds cameras get firmware update
PUBLISHED: 9/18/2009  BY: Andy Stanton
Panasonic has released firmware updates for its GH1 and G1 digital cameras using the Micro Four Thirds system jointly developed by Panasonic and Olympus.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 First Thoughts
PUBLISHED: 9/16/2009  BY: J. Keenan
Announced in July, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 looks like just another 12 megapixel ultracompact. Looks can be deceiving. The FP8 marks a step into new territory for Panasonic, both in design of the internally-contained lens and the new blazing fast auto focus system. Our preview of the FP8 covers our first impressions and some initial sample images.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 First Thoughts
PUBLISHED: 9/12/2009  BY: Howard Creech
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 systems, the GH1 doesn't seem to know or care whether it's a point and shoot on steroids or a compact DSLR with attitude. Our First Thoughts offers a sneak peek at our upcoming full review of the Lumix GH1.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Review
PUBLISHED: 9/9/2009  BY: J. Keenan
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 strikes a nice balance between integrated touch screen functionality and good old-fashioned physical buttons. This "hybrid" interface is complemented by a strong palette of advanced manual controls as well as beginner-friendly features like Panasonic's intelligent Auto mode. Take a look at how this hybrid performed in the real world.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 added to Micro Four Thirds lineup
PUBLISHED: 9/2/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
Panasonic announces the Lumix DMC-GF1 today, their smallest interchangeable-lens system yet. The style echoes Panasonic's ultracompact lineup, but the GF1 is Micro Four Thirds all the way. It sports a 12.1 megapixel sensor, 720p HD video recording, and a 3.0 inch LCD. Two new lenses are also announced with the GF1.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1: Hands-on Preview
PUBLISHED: 9/2/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
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 from the GF1 offer a glimpse at the performance of Panasonic's latest Micro Four Thirds offering - and European history. Take a look at how the Lumix GF1 fared in and around Berlin's Castle Charlottenburg.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 First Thoughts
PUBLISHED: 8/28/2009  BY: J. Keenan
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 succeeds the FX500 as the latest model in the Panasonic lineup to feature a touch screen. The FX580 combines trendy touch interface with a new Venus Engine V and retains the 720p HD video recording and 25mm wide angle lens we've come to know and love in its predecessor. Read on for our first impressions.
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Users Speak Out: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
PUBLISHED: 8/24/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
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 is still a cornerstone in Panasonic's lineup and it's the spotlight of our Users Speak Out feature today. Take a look at what everyone's (still) saying about the Lumix LX3.
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Panasonic announces Lumix DMC-FZ35 ultrazoom
PUBLISHED: 7/27/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
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 predecessor, the Lumix FZ28. Some light updates, including the addition of AVCHD Lite, keep this model competitive in the ultrazoom market.
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Panasonic slims down with Lumix DMC-FP8 and DMC-ZR1
PUBLISHED: 7/27/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
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 ultra-compact and the ZR1 brings a 0.3mm slim aspherical lens to the high-zoom class. Both models promise faster operation and better energy-efficiency.
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