Panasonic locks out 3rd party batteries on some models

By J.R. | 6/25/2009

Panasonic, after some careful deliberation, has decided that certain third party batteries fail to meet the required "rigid safety standards [that] Panasonic uses." While it's certainly heartwarming to think that Panasonic only has your best interests at heart, it would be no surprise to find this become standard operating procedure.

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Panasonic releases firmware update 1.3 for Lumix DMC-LX3

By Andy Stanton | 6/1/2009

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

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Users Speak Out: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

By David Rasnake | 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 FZ18, the FZ28 features a 10.1 megapixel sensor coupled with an 18x, 27-486mm zoom lens, and this camera is so well-liked, in fact, that we couldn't find any reviewer willing to give this model a thumbs down in this month's Users Speak Out feature.

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Panasonic announces pricing, availability for Lumix GH1

By David Rasnake | 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. Announced at PMA 2009, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 will be rolling out to retailers in early June. As expected based on previously announced European pricing, the new HD-capable model will command a hefty $1499.95 kit price when it hits stores next month.

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

By David Rasnake | 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 though it's hardly surprising, the big news surrounding this camera that shares most of its tech with the Lumix G1 is undoubtedly the new model's video capabilities.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3: Hands-On Preview and Image Gallery

By David Rasnake | 1/28/2009

Following up on yesterday's official announcement of the new 10.1 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 compact ultrazoom, Panasonic was gracious enough to give us the afternoon to take a pre-production sample of its latest effort out for some afternoon shooting.

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Panasonic seeks 15 percent of digicam market by 2010

By David Rasnake | 1/27/2009

In a forward-looking press conference this morning, Panasonic announced its intent to control 15 percent of the digital camera market worldwide by 2010.

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Panasonic replaces TZ cameras with 12x zoom Lumix DMC-ZS3, ZS1

By David Rasnake | 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 the electronics giant behind the Lumix line of digicams will unveil its latest compact, 12x ultrazooms: the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1.

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Panasonic announces waterproof/shockproof Lumix DMC-TS1

By David Rasnake | 1/27/2009

Today's most surprising Panasonic announcement came in the form of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1, the manufacturer's first waterproof/dustproof/shockproof digital camera. HD video capture, a 4.6x optical zoom, and a 2.7 inch LCD provide a solid collection of basic specs for this 12.1 megapixel go-anywhere compact.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48, DMC-FX580 update FX line

By David Rasnake | 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 touch screen model. Both cameras offer 12.1 megapixel resolution, 5x Leica lenses with 25mm wide-angle coverage, HD video shooting, and Panasonic's new Face Recognition system.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 gets firmware update

By David Rasnake | 1/17/2009

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

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15, DMC-FS7 join Lumix FS line

By David Rasnake | 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 has rectified that situation this morning with the launch of two new Lumix FS models: the 12.1 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and 10.1 megapixel DMC-FS7.

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