Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 28mm wide-angle setting. Pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, the DMC-TZ5 Lumix 9.1-megapixel digital camera combines a wide-ranging LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens with a handy, compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends the zoom to as much as 16.9x, giving you even greater telephoto power. Set the TZ5 to iA mode and let the five Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Exposure corrects lighting differences, so images come out just the way you see them; Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The TZ5 can reco (more…)

Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 28mm wide-angle setting.

Pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, the DMC-TZ5 Lumix 9.1-megapixel digital camera combines a wide-ranging LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens with a handy, compact body.

The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends the zoom to as much as 16.9x, giving you even greater telephoto power.

Set the TZ5 to iA mode and let the five Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors.

Intelligent Exposure corrects lighting differences, so images come out just the way you see them; Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The TZ5 can reco (more…)

Video review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 9MP Digital Camera

Amazing video using the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

Designed for easy, creative shooting, and high-performance in low-light conditions, the Panasonic DMC-LX3 features a F2.0 24mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens, 10.1 megapixels and an ultra-sensitive 1/1.63-inch CCD developed specifically for this model.

By combining a high-quality lens and sensor ready for a variety of shooting conditions with a wide-range of accessories and manual controls, the DMC-LX3 is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for a compact digital camera that furthers their creative photography.

At the heart of the DMC-LX3, is its 1/1.63-inch CCD. Making the intentional choice to limit the number of megapixels to 10.1 on its CCD, Panasonic was able to give more space for each pixel and also redesigned the peripheral circuits and other components to further minimize noise generation. As a result, sensitivity is almost 40 percent higher and saturation is increased by 35 percent when compared to Panasonic’s 10 (more…)

Video review of the Panasonic DMC-LX3K 10.1MP Digital Camera

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The 10.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-FS7 features a bright F2.8 Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with 4x optical zoom and iA mode, comprised of four functions including Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection.

Like the DMC-FS15, the DMC-FS7 also include a newly-added independent iA button on top of the camera that lets the user enter directly into the mode without going into the menu. Other features of the FS7 include a Venus Engine (more…)

Video test of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 10MP 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 12.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-FS15 features a 29mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens with a 5x optical zoom.

Panasonic has enhanced the Intelligent Auto Mode (iA) on the DMC-FS15 from the previous FS models to now include AF tracking and Intelligent Exposure functions in addition to Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection.

AF Tracking enables the user to “lock” the focus onto a moving subject. The camera then automatically shoots great photos. (more…)

A video review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 12MP

A video test of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 12MP

The Panasonic DMC-ZS1 is a members of the new ZS-Series, the successor to the acclaimed Lumix TZ-Series and one of Panasonic’s newest ultimate compact and powerful digital cameras.

The ZS1 features a 25mm ultra-wide angle, 12x powerful optical zoom, plus a 10.1-megapixel CCD, a standard iA mode (no Face Recognition) for still image recording and a 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot Intelligent LCD. New this year to the ZS-Series, iA mode is also available in Movie Mode. It (more…)

Video review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 10MP Digital Camera

Test video of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 10MP Digital Camera

Panasonic’s new Lumix DMC-TS1 is the world’s first waterproof, shockproof and dustproof digital camera to also feature AVCHD Lite High Definition (HD) video recording capabilities.

The TS1’s tough and rugged design makes it the ideal choice for active users needing the ultimate hybrid for capturing both still and motion images during outdoor activities.

The Lumix TS1, with a 12.1-megapixel resolution, features a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens, a 4 (more…)

Video review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 12MP Digital Camera

Underwater video test of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 12MP Digital Camera