Panasonic announces Lumix DMC-FH20, Lumix DMC-FH3 and Lumix DMC-FH1

By Allison Johnson | 1/6/2010

Panasonic launches three more high-zoom, small footprint point and shoots today. The Lumix FH20 will offer an 8x optical zoom with a 14.1 megapixel sensor, and the Lumix FH3/FH1 each sport a 5x optical zoom. All models are equipped with a 28mm wide angle lens and 720p HD video capability.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1, Lumix DMC-FP3 slide into slim FP lineup

By Allison Johnson | 1/6/2010

Panasonic adds two new models to their slim FP line - the Lumix FP1 and the touch-screen Lumix FP3. With internally contained optics, the 12 megapixel FP1 and 14 megapixel FP3 both promise the same fast performance we saw in the Lumix FP8. The new models add 720p HD video recording to the mix at 30 fps.

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Panasonic Announces Firmware Update for DMC-GF1 Camera and Lumix G Lenses

By Andy Stanton | 11/25/2009

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

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Panasonic Micro Four Thirds cameras get firmware update

By Andy Stanton | 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 and Olympus.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 First Thoughts

By J. Keenan | 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 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

By Howard Creech | 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 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-GF1: Hands-on Preview

By Allison Johnson | 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 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-GF1 added to Micro Four Thirds lineup

By Allison Johnson | 9/2/2009

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-FX580 First Thoughts

By J. Keenan | 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 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

By Allison Johnson | 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 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

By Allison Johnson | 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 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

By Allison Johnson | 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 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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