Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Canada has published the prices for the LUMIX ZS20 and ZS15 (announced worldwide on January 31, 2012). The LUMIX ZS20 and ZS15 will be available in March 2012 for a suggested retail price of CAD $399.99 and CAD $329.99 respectively. The LUMIX ZS20 will be available in black, red, and silver options; while the LUMIX ZS15 will be available in black and red.

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PANASONIC EXPANDS ITS POPULAR ZS-SERIES OF DIGITAL CAMERAS WITH NEW ADVANCED FEATURES AND CREATIVE SHOOTING OPTIONS PACKED IN A SLIM BODY

Mississauga, ON (February 2, 2012) – Panasonic Canada Inc. today introduced the newest members of the acclaimed LUMIX ZS-Series – the DMC-ZS20 and DMC-ZS15. Now the world’s slimmest digital camera with a 20x optical zoom lens*1, the DMC-ZS20 features a powerful zoom, 24mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens and the ability to shoot full-High Definition (HD). The LUMIX DMC-ZS15 also features the versatile 24mm ultra-wide angle, along with a powerful 16x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens (24-383mm on 35mm camera equivalent) with 32x Intelligent Zoom.

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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS4

Panasonic Canada has announced availability and price for the LUMIX TS4 (announced worldwide on January 31, 2012). The Panasonic LUMIX TS4 will be available in orange, blue, and black options in mid-March 2012 with a suggested retail price of CAD $399.99.

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PANASONIC’S NEW TOP-OF-THE-LINE RUGGED DIGITAL CAMERA FEATURES GPS AND FULL-HD VIDEO RECORDING CAPABILITIES

The LUMIX TS4, the Optimal Outdoor Companion, Excels in Photo and Video Capture Under Many Conditions

MISSISSAUGA, ON (February 2, 2012) – Panasonic Canada Inc. today announced the LUMIX DMC-TS4, the company’s top-of-the-line rugged digital camera with features such as a built-in GPS*1 system, compass, altimeter, and barometer. Plus, outstanding, tough attributes for the traveler or outdoor adventurers, including: dustproof*2, waterproof*2 to approximately 40 feet (12 meters), shockproof*3 to approximately 6.6 feet (2 meters), and freezeproof to temperatures as low as -10ºC. Beyond its rugged design, the LUMIX TS4 excels in photo and video quality, offering the best of both worlds with: a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with a 4.6x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 28-128mm); a 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD sensor and the advanced image processing LSI Venus Engine; and the ability to shoot 1,920 x 1,080 full-High Definition (HD) video in AVCHD and MP4 formats.

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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS20

Panasonic Canada has announced availability and price for the LUMIX TS20 (announced worldwide on January 31, 2012). The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS20 will be available in early April 2012 in orange, blue, and red colours for a suggested retail price of CAD $229.99.

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PANASONIC INTRODUCES ENTRY-LEVEL RUGGED DIGITAL CAMERA THAT IS WATERPROOF, SHOCKPROOF AND DUSTPROOF

The Panasonic LUMIX TS20, With a Slim Profile, Also Shoots HD Video

MISSISSAUGA, ON (February 2, 2012) – Panasonic Canada Inc. today announced the new Panasonic LUMIX TS20 digital camera, which features a rugged design that allows it to be waterproof*1 to approximately 16 feet (5 meters), shockproof*2 to approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters), dustproof*1 and freezeproof to temperatures as low as -10ºF. The LUMIX TS20 (16.1-megapixels) features a flat and slim profile with a 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens and a 4x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 25-100mm) – which can be extended by 8x with the Intelligent Zoom function, made possible by Panasonic’s Intelligent Resolution technology.

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PANASONIC ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR ITS LUMIX POINT-AND-SHOOT MODELS INTRODUCED AT THE 2012 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW

SECAUCUS, NJ (January 31, 2012) – Panasonic today announces pricing for its LUMIX DMC-SZ7, DMC-SZ1, DMC-FH8, DMC-FH6 and DMC-S2 digital cameras, all of which will be available early March 2012. All five compact digital camera models are an ideal balance of style and performance while featuring High Definition (HD) video recording-capabilities as well as Panasonic’s popular iA mode, making it easy for users to capture high-quality images with just the click of a button.

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PANASONIC EXPANDS ITS POPULAR ZS-SERIES OF DIGITAL CAMERAS WITH NEW ADVANCED FEATURES AND CREATIVE SHOOTING OPTIONS PACKED IN A SLIM BODY

Panasonic LUMIX ZS20, the World’s Slimmest Digital Camera with a 20x Optical Zoom Lens*1, Also Features Full-HD Video Recording and Built-In GPS Capabilities

Secaucus, NJ (January, 31, 2012) – Panasonic today introduced the LUMIX DMC-ZS20, the newest member of the acclaimed LUMIX ZS-Series, and the world’s slimmest digital camera with a 20x optical zoom lens*1. With a powerful zoom, a 24mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens and the ability to shoot full-High Defintion (HD), the new LUMIX ZS20 builds on the series’ success as an extremely versatile point-and-shoot model. With a newly-redesigned lens system, the LUMIX ZS20 features a new mechanical structure and optical system to further improve image quality and with Nano Surface Coating technology, the LUMIX ZS20 offers stunning image clarity with minimized ghosting and flare.

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PANASONIC INTRODUCES ENTRY-LEVEL RUGGED DIGITAL CAMERA THAT IS WATERPROOF, SHOCKPROOF AND DUSTPROOF

The Panasonic LUMIX TS20, With a Slim Profile, Also Shoots HD Video

SECAUCUS, NJ (January 31, 2012) – Panasonic today announced the Panasonic LUMIX TS20 digital camera, which features a rugged design allowing for it to be waterproof*1 to approximately 16 feet (5 meters), shockproof*2 to approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters), dustproof*1 and freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14ºF. The LUMIX TS20 (16.1-megapixel) features a flat and slim profile with a 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens and a 4x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 25-100mm). Even more, the LUMIX TS20’s zoom extends to 8x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function, made possible by Panasonic’s Intelligent Resolution technology.

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PANASONIC’S NEW TOP-OF-THE-LINE RUGGED DIGITAL CAMERA FEATURES GPS*1 AND FULL-HD VIDEO RECORDING CAPABILITIES

The LUMIX TS4, the Optimal Outdoor Companion, Combines a GPS, Compass, Altimeter, Barometer with Waterproof*2, Shockproof*3 and Freezeproof Features, Allowing it to Excel in Photo and Video Capture Under Many Conditions

SECAUCUS, NJ (January 31, 2012) – Panasonic today announced the LUMIX DMC-TS4, the company’s top-of-the-line rugged digital camera with features such as a built-in GPS*1 system, compass, altimeter, barometer, plus outstanding toughness, including: waterproof*2 to approximately 40 feet (12 meters), shockproof*3 to approximately 6.6 feet (2 meters), freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14ºF, and dustproof*2. Beyond its rugged design, the LUMIX TS4 also excels in photo and video quality, offering the best of both worlds with a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with a 4.6x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 28-128mm), a 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD sensor and the advanced image processing LSI Venus Engine, and the ability to shoot 1,920 x 1,080 full-High Definition (HD) video in AVCHD and MP4 formats.

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Panasonic DMC-GX1

“The Panasonic Lumix GX1 is an excellent enthusiast-level compact system camera [where] overall image quality is fantastic and certainly on a par with the G3.”

We’ve added another Panasonic GX1 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix.

TrustedReviews has published their review of the Panasonic GX1, a Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera (ILC, or “compact mirrorless DSLR”) with 16MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm Live MOS Sensor), Shutter Speed range of 1/4,000 – 60 and Bulb, Continuous Shooting 4.2fps (20fps at 4MP), iA, PASM, Scene Mode, 3.0-in. (460k-dot) Touch Panel LCD, ISO 160-12800, Electronic Level Gauge, Built-in Flash, and Full HD Movie 1,920 x 1,080/60i at 30fps with stereo sound. You can attach an optional 1,440,000-dot equivalent tiltable Live View Finder (LVF) DMW-LVF2 (purchase separately).

You can read the Panasonic GX1 Review @ TrustedReviews.

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