Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

“With its HD movie mode, articulating LCD and ultra high resolution viewfinder, the GH1 may be the most desirable Micro Four-Thirds camera.”

Photocrati has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 [Specs], with HD Movie 1920×1080 @ 24fps (or 1280×720 @ 60fps), stereo sound, 12.1MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm Live MOS Sensor), 3.0-in. high resolution (460,000 dots) Free-angle LCD, fast Contrast-Detect AF, Live View, high resolution (480,000 dots for a 1,440,000 dots equivalent) EVF at 60fps refresh, eye sensor, Dust Reduction, Scene Modes and full exposure flexibility. The GH1 comes with the new 10x optical zoom LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm / F4.0-5.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) lens.

[ Read the Panasonic GH1 Review at: Photocrati ]

PhotographyBLOG has a visual comparison of the Olympus E-P2 and the Panasonic GF1.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 / TZ6

“It’s just the type of camera that photographers would keep with them when they don’t want to carry an SLR.”

Imaging Resource has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 / TZ6, a compact ultrazoom with 10.1MP (1/2.5-in. CCD) resolution, 12x wide-angle optical zoom (25-300mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Intelligent Auto (iA) Technology (which automatically combines Subject Detection, Shake Detection, Motion Detection, Face Detection AF/AE, Scene Detection and Light Detection), Macro Zoom, Panorama Assist, Leveling, and Movie 848×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Panasonic ZS1 / TZ6 Review at: Imaging Resource ]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

“An intriguing compact/SLR hybrid, complete with gorgeous lens. Score: 4.5/5”

TechRadar has published their review of the Panasonic GF1 [Specs], a 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera available with either the LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH “pancake” kit lens or the LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. kit lens. The GF1 features 1280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite, My Color mode with seven preset effects, Live View with fast contrast AF, Intelligent Auto mode, Scene modes, Face Detection, Face Recognition, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Exposure, Intelligent Scene Selector, built-in flash, 3.0-in. Intelligent LCD (460,000 dots), Dust Reduction system, and an optional Live View Finder attachable via the hot shoe. The GF1 also accepts Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and Leica M / R lenses using Panasonic’s DMW-MA2M / DMW-MA3R.

[ Read the Panasonic GF1 Review at: TechRadar ]

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7

“[The Panasonic FS7's] image quality is very good with great detail…. Noise is low, and there is very little to fault.”

DigiCamReview has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 [ QuickPrice Check: US | UK ], an ultra compact with 10.1MP resolution (on a 1/2.5-in. CCD), 4x optical zoom (33-132mm equiv.) with optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. (230,000 dots) LCD, shutter speed of 60-1/2,000 sec., Intelligent (iA) mode, Scene Modes including new Photo Frame mode, and WVGA Video (848 x 480 pixels at 30 fps).

[ Read the Panasonic FS7 Review at: DigiCamReview ]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

“Panasonic has delivered a great camera with the GF1.”

LetsGoDigital has published their review of the Panasonic GF1 [Specs], a 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera available with either the LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH “pancake” kit lens or the LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. kit lens. The GF1 features 1280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite, My Color mode with seven preset effects, Live View with fast contrast AF, Intelligent Auto mode, Scene modes, Face Detection, Face Recognition, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Exposure, Intelligent Scene Selector, built-in flash, 3.0-in. Intelligent LCD (460,000 dots), Dust Reduction system, and an optional Live View Finder attachable via the hot shoe. The GF1 also accepts Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and Leica M / R lenses using Panasonic’s DMW-MA2M / DMW-MA3R.

[ Read the Panasonic GF1 Review at: LetsGoDigital ]

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

“[The Panasonic GF1] convincingly breaks down the portability barriers to getting great shots.”

DigitalCameraInfo has published their review of the Panasonic GF1 [Specs], a 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera available with either the LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH “pancake” kit lens or the LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. kit lens. The GF1 features 1280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite, My Color mode with seven preset effects, Live View with fast contrast AF, Intelligent Auto mode, Scene modes, Face Detection, Face Recognition, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Exposure, Intelligent Scene Selector, built-in flash, 3.0-in. Intelligent LCD (460,000 dots), Dust Reduction system, and an optional Live View Finder attachable via the hot shoe. The GF1 also accepts Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and Leica M / R lenses using Panasonic’s DMW-MA2M / DMW-MA3R.

[ Read the Panasonic GF1 Review at: DigitalCameraInfo ]

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

“The [Panasonic] GF1 … is at least a match for most of the entry level [DSLR] models, and vastly superior to any compact camera.”

TrustedReviews has published their review of the Panasonic GF1 [Specs], a 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera available with either the LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH “pancake” kit lens or the LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. kit lens. The GF1 features 1280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite, My Color mode with seven preset effects, Live View with fast contrast AF, Intelligent Auto mode, Scene modes, Face Detection, Face Recognition, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Exposure, Intelligent Scene Selector, built-in flash, 3.0-in. Intelligent LCD (460,000 dots), Dust Reduction system, and an optional Live View Finder attachable via the hot shoe. The GF1 also accepts Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and Leica M/R lenses using Panasonic’s DMW-MA2M DMW-MA3R.

[ Read the Panasonic GF1 Review at: TrustedReviews ]

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

“The Panasonic Lumix DMC–ZS3 provides a lot of performance for the price.”

DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Panasonic ZS3 / TZ7, a compact ultrazoom with 10.1MP (1/2.33-in. CCD) resolution, 12x wide-angle optical zoom (25-300mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (460K dots), P, plus Scene Modes, Intelligent Auto (iA) Technology (which automatically combines Shake Detection, Motion Detection, Face Detection AF/AE, Scene Detection and Quick AF) and HD Movie 1280×720 in AVCHD Lite with iA, zooming during recording and stereo sound.

[ Read the Panasonic ZS3 / TZ7 Review at: DigitalCameraInfo ]