Panasonic DMC-GX1

“Image quality is an area where the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 particularly impresses.”

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TechRadar 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, RAW, 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 @ TechRadar.

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Campus MovieFest’s largest student film festival’s conclusion of its inaugural UK tour is on Sunday, December 4th at 7PM. CMF provided nearly 10,000 students in the UK over the past two months with everything they needed to make five minute movies in a week, by supplying them with Panasonic HD Camcorders and support, as well as Apple MacBook Pro laptops and editing equipment. The Grand Finale will showcase the top short movies created by UK student filmmakers, with special presenters, including Oscar-winner Paul Franklin and Emmy-winner Shohreh Aghdashloo, who will be awarding prizes to students.

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Campus MovieFest UK culminates on 4 December at Harold Pinter Theatre with incredible prizes, great exposure opportunities, and special presenters

(LONDON, ENGLAND) – 1 December, 2011 – Campus MovieFest (CMF), the world’s largest student film festival, concludes its inaugural UK tour with the CMF London Grand Finale on Sunday the 4th of December at 7pm at the Harold Pinter Theatre. The Grand Finale showcases the top short movies created by UK student filmmakers, with special presenters awarding prizes including trips to Campus MovieFest Hollywood this summer. Confirmed presenters include Oscar-winner Paul Franklin and Emmy-winner Shohreh Aghdashloo.

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Panasonic VIERA Connect Facebook App

PANASONIC ADDS NEW APPLICATIONS TO VIERA CONNECT FOR CANADIAN MARKET

Mississauga, ON (November 21, 2011) – Today, Panasonic Canada Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of new applications now available on all 2011 VIERA Connect¹-equipped VIERA HD televisions. Consumers who already own one of these models will be able to receive the new apps through a firmware upgrade, which they will be automatically prompted to complete.

Panasonic CinemaNow

Please find further information on the new cloud-based VIERA Connect service offerings below:

• CinemaNow²
  • A digital entertainment service, CinemaNow offers immediate access to premium video content for rental or purchase
  • No subscription is required to access content ranging from recently released movies to television shows
• Social TV
  • Social TV allows viewers to communicate via Facebook and Twitter while watching live television
  • Viewers can share information by creating a split screen on the display
• BIGFlix
  • A video on demand application from Reliance BIG Entertainment, India’s largest Video-on-Demand service and content aggregator, BIGFlix allows access to thousands of Bollywood and South Asian movies, music video and television shows³
  • BIGFlix offers extensive Indian content as well as international titles in more than 13 South Asian and international languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Punjabi.
• WSJ (Wall Street Journal) Live
  • WSJ Live offers hours of live news from over 2,000 reporters worldwide
  • Application also features original programming as well as access to the extensive video archive of The Wall Street Journal
• PlayJam
  • The leading social games network for television, PlayJam enables viewers to play hundreds of games against millions of players globally
  • PlayJam provides an advanced social tool-set allowing for the creation of complicated games – enticing viewers to return and play again

Panasonic VIERA Connect Twitter App

¹Access to a broadband internet connection is required to access VIERA Connect features. Some services may have a separate fee structure to enjoy content.
²CinemaNow will be available on all VIERA Connect and EASY-IPTV equipped models
³Will support subscription service in the future.

Panasonic DMC-GX1

“The [Panasonic GX1] looks like a winner for Panasonic [and] there are bound to be a lot of GX1 cameras and X lenses in some folks Christmas stockings this season.”

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

Luminous Landscape has published their first impressions preview 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, RAW, 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 First Impressions @ Luminous Landscape.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

“Panasonic rethinks their high-end ultrazoom, returning the flagship to five-star status with a reduction in resolution that paradoxically boosts image quality.”

We’ve added a new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

Imaging Resource has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 with 12.1MP resolution (on a 1/2.3-in. High-Sensitivity MOS sensor), 24x ultra wide-angle optical zoom (25-600mm equiv.), 32x Intelligent Zoom, Zoom lever on side of lens barrel, Optical Image Stabilization with Active Mode, 3.0-in. (460k-dot) Free-angle LCD, Intelligent AUTO (iA) mode, PASM, Scene Modes, Continuous Shooting 12fps at full resolution, Multi-process Noise Reduction, Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Resolution Technology, Creative Control and Photo Style for both still and video, hot shoe, high-speed videos at 220 fps in QVGA size (320 x 240 pixels), 3D Photo Mode, and Full HD 1920×1080/60p Movie in AVCHD format and stereo sound.

You can read the Panasonic FZ150 Review @ Imaging Resource.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Successor to the GF1. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 is the rightful successor to the GF1. Remember that with both the GF2 and GF3, Panasonic decided to reach out to the point-and-shoot crowd with cameras that are easy to use with few external controls. In so doing, it gained a new marketshare but also sorely disappointed the enthusiast photographers who had migrated to the GF1 and was hoping for an upgrade. Not only does the Panasonic GX1 provide that upgrade, but it also rebrands the GF1 to a new product line, with changes that affect what accesories from the GF1 can or cannot be used on the GX1.

The GX1 adds a 3.0-in. (460k-dot) Touch Panel LCD, Full HD Movie 1920 x 1080/60i with stereo sound, an Electronic Level Gauge and 2 extra Fn buttons. In addition, this Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera (ILC, or “compact mirrorless DSLR”) features 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 of 4.2fps (at 16MP; 20fps at 4MP), iA, PASM, Scene Modes, ISO 160-12800, Built-in Flash, and RAW. You can attach an optional 1,440,000-dot equivalent tiltable Live View Finder (LVF) DMW-LVF2 (purchase separately).

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 is compact, elegant and targets the enthusiasts who desire a configurable and compact high quality interchangeable lens camera with DSLR-level image quality and performance without the bulk and weight associated with a traditional mirrored DSLR.

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Panasonic GX1	QuickFact™ Sheet
US | CA | UK | Lumix
Image Sensor	16.0 Megapixels, Live MOS 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds mount
Image Stabilization	Lens-shift (optical), therefore dependent on lens attached
File Format	RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard
Media	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Viewfinder	n/a
Shutter Speed	1/4000 ~ 60 sec., B (2 min)
Continuous Shooting	SH: 20 frames/sec, H: 4.2 frames/sec (When AFS mode), M: 3 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) 9 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed) Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files) (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression)
Shooting Modes	Auto, PASM
Exposure Metering	Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
ISO sensitivity	Auto / Intelligent ISO / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
Dust Reduction System	Supersonic wave filter
Autofocus	Contrast AF system AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF Face detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing / Pinpoint Touch (1-area-focusing in Face detection / AF Tracking / Multi-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing / Pinpoint) Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion image recording), AF+MF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist
White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting White Balance Bracket
Display Monitor	3.0 in. [3:2] Touch panel LCD, 460k-dot
Movie	[Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080, 60i (sensor output is 30p) (FSH: 17 Mbps) [HD] 1,280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 30p) (SH: 17 Mbps)
Remote Control	Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional)
Battery	Li-ion (300-340 shots, CIPA) included
Dimensions (W x H x D)	116.3 x 67.8 x 39.4 mm / 4.58 x 2.67 x 1.55 inch (excluding protrusions)
Weight	Approx. 318g / 11.22 oz (SD card, Battery, Body) Approx. 272g / 9.59 oz (Body only) Approx. 373g / 13.16 oz (SD card, Battery, H-H014 lens included） Approx. 413g / 14.59 oz (SD card, Battery, H-PS14042 lens included) Approx. 483g / 17.04 oz (SD card, Battery, H-FS014042 lens included)
MSRP	body only: US $ / CAD $749.99 / UK £ / € with with 14-42 (HFS014042) lens: US $799.99 / CAD $849.99 / UK £757.99 / € with 14-42 (HPS14042) power zoom lens: US $ / CAD $999.99 / UK £ / €

*Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Please consult manufacturer’s site for latest specifications.

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PANASONIC ANNOUNCES NEWEST COMPACT SYSTEM CAMERA, LUMIX GX1 EXCELS IN SPEED, IMAGE QUALITY AND SIZE

The LUMIX GX1 Finds the Perfect Balance of Size and Performance – Making it the Ideal ‘Everyday’ Digital Camera for Professionals and Photo Enthusiasts Alike

SECAUCUS, NJ (November 7, 2011) – Panasonic today announces its latest Compact System Camera (CSC), the LUMIX DMC-GX1, which joins Panasonic’s award-winning LUMIX G Series of digital cameras, which are acclaimed for their high image quality with small and compact body and lenses. The new LUMIX GX1 features a 16.01-megapixel Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine, helping to ensure real-to-life images through excellent resolution, image rendering and color reproduction. Even in low-light situations and at maximum 12800 high ISO sensitivity, the LUMIX GX1 can produce stunning photos and videos, and because of its compact size it can be easily carried for daily use.

“Panasonic expects the LUMIX GX1 to please a lot of photo enthusiasts who have been eager for a technology upgrade comparable to the LUMIX DMC-GF1, which continues to be a very popular digital camera with dedicated followers who appreciate the compact size, yet high quality of photos and video,” said Darin Pepple, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “The LUMIX GX1 is an extremely flexible and capable digital camera with fast AF speeds and outstanding image quality. Plus with a built-in flash and a hot shoe allowing for accessories like an external view finder, the GX1 is a powerful compact system camera that is small enough to be a photographer’s everyday camera choice.”

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 / FS18

“Colors are accurate, noise is well controlled, and resolution is acceptable. [...] as a cheap, easy camera built for the most casual of photographers, it gets the job done [and will] make a decent gift.”

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DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 / FS18 with 16.1MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD), 4x wide-angle optical zoom (28-112mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. (230k-dot) LCD, Intelligent AUTO (iA) mode, P, Scene Modes, High Speed AF, and HD 720p Video (1280 x 720 pixels at 24fps).

You can read the Panasonic FH5 / FS18 Review @ DigitalCameraInfo.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

“The Panasonic Lumix FZ150 is an extremely competent all round camera providing a wealth of useful features, a large optical zoom and an emphasis on image quality and speed, …. better noise performance than the FZ48.”

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ePHOTOzine has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 with 12.1MP resolution (on a 1/2.3-in. High-Sensitivity MOS sensor), 24x ultra wide-angle optical zoom (25-600mm equiv.), 32x Intelligent Zoom, Zoom lever on side of lens barrel, Optical Image Stabilization with Active Mode, 3.0-in. (460k-dot) Free-angle LCD, Intelligent AUTO (iA) mode, PASM, Scene Modes, Continuous Shooting 12fps at full resolution, Multi-process Noise Reduction, Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Resolution Technology, Creative Control and Photo Style for both still and video, hot shoe, high-speed videos at 220 fps in QVGA size (320 x 240 pixels), 3D Photo Mode, and Full HD 1920×1080/60p Movie in AVCHD format and stereo sound.

You can read the Panasonic FZ150 Review @ ePHOTOzine.

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