Tag archive: Lumix

Fighting to remain relevant in a camera phone driven world, Panasonic has announced two new point-and-shoot compact cameras that offer something most smartphones don't — durability in tough environments. Here's a scenario. You're away skiing for the weekend with some friends, and want to take some candid shots after a run, so you pull your iPhone 4S from your pocket, fumble it because of your gloves and it buries itself… Read More

Panasonic has announced two new additions to its Lumix digital camera line that should—just barely—arrive in time for the end-of-year gift-giving season. The Lumix 3D1 is a dual-lens compact camera that can either capture 3D images or shoot video and stills simultaneously, while the larger Lumix GX1 adds features designs for more serious photographers, along with excellent low-light response. First up, the Lumix 3D1 features a… Read More

Panasonic has announced new additions to its Lumix camera line, adding a wide range of capabilities and features designed to appeal to both casual and experienced photographers—including powerful zooms, 3D shooting capability, and Wi-Fi. First up, the Lumix FX90 is a compact point-and-shoot camera with integrated Wi-Fi capability to enable immediate social sharing of images—so long as you're within range of a Wi-Fi network,… Read More

Panasonic showed off its Lumix DMC-FH7 last month, giving consumers a look at the 16.1 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom, and High-Def, 24 fps video recording features. Of course, it’s point-and-shoot size and in-camera editing options gave it an entry-level friendly feel. Thankfully, Panasonic has announced the DMC-FH7’s pricing and the pocket cam will retail for $179.99, making it an affordable option for many consumers. The DMC-FH7 looks like… Read More

This morning Panasonic announced two new additions to its Lumix lineup: the Lumix DMC-G3 and the Lumix FH7. The DMC-G3 is the latest addition to Panasonic’s interchangeable lens digital cameras, and not only does it boast an upgraded 16-megapixel sensor, but it’s the smallest model Panasonic has yet to introduce in its compact system cameras. We’re big fans of these DSLR-pocket-cam hybrids, and the Lumix has been at the forefront of this… Read More

Panasonic’s updated Lumix lineup was recently announced, and now that the release window (late March) is near, we’ve got a look at the pricing and a little refresh on what you can expect from the cameras. The Lumix ZS10 is the new addition to Panasonic’s ZS-series. The upgrade has a 3-inch LCD touchscreen, as well as features like GPS and geotagging, 3D, and share-integration are also included to round out the camera. Of course, you also get… Read More

Panasonic may have just dropped a slew of new cams just weeks ago at CES 2011, but it wasn't the entire payload. On Tuesday, Panasonic offered a little more variety with expansions to its point-and-shoot series. Lumix FX78 Like its predecessors, it’s an incredibly slim camera with an intuitive touchscreen, but will upgrade to a 3.5-inch LCD display. The FX78 will also feature a 24mm ultra-wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom and f 2.5… Read More

At a news conference in Japan, electronics giant Panasonic has revealed it plans to get into the Android smartphone business, starting in Japan in 2011 and rolling out to international markets by 2012. The company admits it's getting off to a late start, but forecasts it will be able to sell some 15 million units worldwide in 2015. “We misjudged the speed at which smartphones would be taken up in the Japanese market,” said… Read More

Panasonic has announced its newest DSLM (“M” for micro) camera, the 12-mega pixel GF2, and it promises to be both versatile and compact. Its’ predecessor, the GF1, was a hit with consumers and all things are pointing to similar results for its upgrade. It’s significantly smaller but still has its “signature built-in flash,” as Senior Product Manager Darin Pepple reports, and is compatible with Panasonic interchangeable lenses. He also claims the… Read More

Panasonic has unveiled the latest editions to its lineup of Lumix digital cameras, headlined by the Lumix LX5, an update to its earlier LX3 with beefed up image processing and lens to improve picture quality and boost its low-light performance. Additional offerings until 14-megapixel super-zoom cameras capable of 1080p video capture and high-frame-rate shooting, a consumer-friendly point-and-shoot camera with 1080p video capability, and an… Read More

Panasonic has taken the wraps off a new slate of Lumix cameras designed to appeal to a broad range of photo-conscious consumers, with models offering video capabilities, ruggedness, and compact portability. Plus, all the new cameras support the new SDXC storage format so users can capture up to 64 GB of photos or video without having to worry about swapping out media. The new cam First up, the Lumix ZS7 claims to be the world's… Read More

'Tis the season of digital camera introductions, and Panasonic doesn't want to be left out of the loop: today the company introduced its new Lumix DMC-GF1 digital camera, packing the capability to record high-definition video into a Micro Four Thirds System. Micro Four Thirds cameras support interchangeable lenses—just like DSLRs—but don't use the same prism-and-mirror setup, making it possible to pack the camera into a much… Read More

While most of the “rugged” electronics we’ve tested here at Digital Trends live up to their drop-proof, waterproof, catastrophe-proof reputations, those Herculean traits doesn’t come without drawbacks. The tough guys usually bulk up on plenty of plastic and rubber to pull it off, making them look more like castoffs from Hasbro’s toy department than sleek consumer electronics. Panasonic’s new Lumix DMC-TS1 rugged camera, though, manages to… Read More