With the G1, Panasonic has developed an entirely new-concept digital camera that takes even greater advantage of the compactness and light weight inherent in the Four Thirds System Standard.

By increasing the number of electrical contacts between camera body and lens, Panasonic has also increased camera expandability and maximized the future potential of the G1, including compatibility with future features.

In addition, the versatile G1 accepts not only Micro Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses, but also conventional Four Thirds System lenses (when an optional adapter is mounted). This means that users can continue to use Four Thirds lenses they already own.

The G1 is the world’s first camera to employ the new Micro Four Thirds System standard. Together with an innovative mirror-less structure that also dramatically downsizes the camera body, the LUMIX G Micro System achieves a dramatic portability and ease of use by an adoption of elec (more…)

First look and video review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 12.1MP Digital Camera

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 digital camera features the world’s first 0.3mm thin aspherical lens, allowing for a compact body that still features a powerful, 25mm-ultra-wide-angle, 8x optical zoom Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens.

Known for its long-zoom, yet compact digital cameras, Panasonic’s newest ZR1 compact digital camera delivers increased flexibility. With a zoom range of 25-200mm, the ZR1 allows for both expansive scenery photos as well as close-ups. Thi (more…)

Test video using the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 12.1MP Digital Camera

Good Points: Simple to use; nice design; excellent performance, great photo quality.

BAD points: No AV output cable included; no shutter speed, aperture controls.

Summary: With a wide-angle, megazoom lens, a quick Auto Focus system, and high-quality snapshot photos, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 is a great compact camera with megazoom.

The LUMIX DMC-GF1 is the latest addition to the award-winning LUMIX G Series, which debuts as the world’s smallest and lightest system digital camera with a built-in flash.

The LUMIX DMC-GF1 distinguishes itself from previous models with its elegant, compact design reminiscent of classic film cameras, yet builds on Panasonic’s success with the revolutionary LUMIX G Series of digital interchangeable lens system cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system st (more…)

Video review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Video test using the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 features AVCHD Lite, High Definition (HD) video recording capability, combined with a powerful 27mm wide-angle, 18x optical zoom Leica DC lens.

A successor to the popular FZ28, the FZ35 packs enhanced creative features combined with the power to shoot HD videos, including motion zoom capabilities to take full advantage of the 18x zoom. The operational layout of the FZ35 includes a dedicated video record button, making it a true hybrid. 

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 12.1MP

Video review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 12.1MP

Video test of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 12.1MP

The LUMIX DMC-GF1 is the latest addition to the award-winning LUMIX G Series, which debuts as the world’s smallest and lightest system digital camera with a built-in flash.

The LUMIX DMC-GF1 distinguishes itself from previous models with its elegant, compact design reminiscent of classic film cameras, yet builds on Panasonic’s success with the revolutionary LUMIX G Series of digital interchangeable lens system cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system (more…)

Video review of the Panasonic DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 12.1MP

Test Video review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 12.1MP

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 12.1MP