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Panasonic has released the DMC-LS5 budget compact camera. The LS5 takes AA batteries and features a 26-130mm equivalent F2.8-6.5 lens with optical image stabilization. The camera is built around a 14.1 megapixel CCD sensor and can shoot 720p30 HD video in the Motion Jpeg format
Panasonic's LUMIX FH-series of point-and-shoot digital cameras will see performance upgrades for 2011 as well as 20% slimmer profiles than their predecessors. The ultra-compact 14.1-megapixel DCM-FH2 features a newly-incorporated Venus Engine VI (which purports to enhance resolution, zooming capabilities, start-up speed, and auto focusing) as well as the newly-developed retractable 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens with a 4x optical zoom (increased to 5x with the Intelligent Zoom feature).
The DMC-FH7(FS22) gives you smooth, free, touch-control shooting with a large 3.0-inch, 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD. When recording, you can operate the auto focus and shutter release at the same time with just a touch. When playing back, you can drag the image across the screen with a finger to browse a collection of photos as you flip over the pages of the book.
The FX77 / FX78 has all of the automated features that have become standard on Panasonic compacts as well as those from other manufacturers - face detect AF, scene recognition and a range of scene modes. It adds a new 3D still image mode and makes full use of the screen with touch-focus and touch shooting features.
Futuristic, Flat Design with Folded Optics Technology and iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode with Advanced Scene Detection
25mm Ultra Wide-angle 12x Optical Zoom (16x Intelligent Zoom) Camera with AVCHD Lite Movie Recording featuring GPS.
25mm Ultra Wide-angle 12x Optical Zoom (16x Intelligent Zoom) Camera with AVCHD Lite Movie Recording featuring GPS.
ULTRA SLIM FOR MAXIMUM PORTABILITY IN AN ULTRA COMPACT JEANSPOCKET CERTIFIED BODY. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 features 12.1MP resolution (1/2.33-in. CCD), 4x optical zoom (35-140mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization to help reduce blurred shots due to camera shake, a 6.9-cm (2.7-in.) LCD display screen (230k-dot), and HD Movie 1280720 @ 30fps with monaural sound.
Intelligent Scene Selector can identify six common scenes (Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset) and automatically selects the appropriate settings. For more challenging shooting situations, match the scene yourself to the appropriate Scene Mode. For example, Night Portrait scene mode sets the camera so you can take a night picture where the main subject (lit by flash) and the background (long exposure) are both recorded. Starry Sky scene mode extends the shutter speed range to 15, 30 or 60 sec. for creative night photography. For those who desire a bit more control, switch to Program AE (P) mode and dial in an exposure compensation to compensate for scenes that are too bright or too dark.
Photo Frame puts attractive borders around the photo and when printed, the photos can look like postcards in picture frames.
The Panasonic FP1 uses the SD / SDHC / SDXC (up to 64GB) memory card.
Intelligent Scene Selector can identify six common scenes (Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset) and automatically selects the appropriate settings. For more challenging shooting situations, match the scene yourself to the appropriate Scene Mode. For example, Night Portrait scene mode sets the camera so you can take a night picture where the main subject (lit by flash) and the background (long exposure) are both recorded. Starry Sky scene mode extends the shutter speed range to 15, 30 or 60 sec. for creative night photography. For those who desire a bit more control, switch to Program AE (P) mode and dial in an exposure compensation to compensate for scenes that are too bright or too dark.
Photo Frame puts attractive borders around the photo and when printed, the photos can look like postcards in picture frames.
The Panasonic FP1 uses the SD / SDHC / SDXC (up to 64GB) memory card.
The LUMIX FZ100 has an incredibly fast burst shooting in 14.1-megapixel full resolution at 11 frames per second with a mechanical shutter, and increases the frames per second to 60 in 3.5-megapixel recording. Additionally, the LUMIX FZ100 features continuous Auto Focus up to five frames per second at full resolution for great action shots. It also features Intelligent Burst shooting. The digital camera judges the appropriate shutter speed to suppress the motion blur according to the movement of the subject, rising as high as possible, activating the high sensitivity recording.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is the much-anticipated successor to the LX3, a compact digital camera that proved especially popular with experienced photographers due to its fast lens, full range of manual shooting modes and RAW file support. The new LX5 aims to build on the success of its predecessor with a new 3.8x, 24-90mm zoom lens, large 1/1.63-inch 10 megapixel CCD sensor and HD movie recording with Creative Movie Mode for adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. Other key improvements to the LX5 include a re-designed user interface, Power OIS anti-shake system, Intelligent Resolution technology and an optional electronic viewfinder. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is available now in black or white.
The FZ40 extends the zoom range of its predecessor from 18x to 24x, widening the equivalent coverage from 27 to 25mm and greatly extending it from 486 to 600mm. The maximum resolution is increased by 2 Megapixels and, at 3 inches, the fixed main screen is a little larger, but retains the 230k pixel resolution of its predecessor.
A 3-inch resistive touchscreen is the main avenue through which you interact with the camera, though there are a fair few physical buttons. Like Panasonic's previous attempts, the FX75 comes across as a little half-baked in its implementation due to the combined controls. Buttons like the shutter, power and video record definitely do need to be there in physical form, but the extra menu buttons could easily be transferred to the tactile interface without too much confusion.
he Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 is a new touch-screen digital compact camera. Offering a large 3.0-inch LCD with full touch control, the 14.1 megapixel FX700 also features a bright f/2.2, 24-120mm 5x zoom lens, Full HD video at 1920 x 1080 pixels in the AVCHD Lite format with stereo sound, Intelligent Resolution technology and improved Intelligent Auto mode with a new Motion Deblur anti-blurring function, and full control over exposure thanks to the welcome inclusion of AP, SP and Manual modes.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 (also known as the DMC-TS3) is a new waterproof, shockproof and dustproof digital camera. The FT3 can be used underwater to a depth of up to 12 meters and is drop proof from a height up to 2m, freezeproof to -10 degrees C and dustproof. In addition, the 12 megapixel Panasonic FT3 offers a 28mm wide-angle 4.6x optical zoom lens, 1920 x 1080 full-HD movie recording, 3D photo Mode, GPS functionality, a compass, altimeter and even a barometer.
The Lumix DMC-TZ20 (also known as the DMC-ZS10 in the USA) is Panasonic's latest range-topping travel-zoom camera, featuring a 16x, 24-384mm lens, built-in GPS geo-tagging, 3D Photo Mode and a touchscreen LCD. Successor to the TZ10 model, the DMC-TZ20 has a new 14.1 megapixel MOS sensor which enables full 1080i HD movies in the AVCHD format and fast continuous shooting at either 10fps or 5ps with continuous auto-focus turned on. A built-in GPS unit tracks where each photo is taken, automatically embedding the latitude and longitude in the EXIF data and also now including landmark information from over 1 million locations. The Intelligent Resolution function can be used to digitally boost the zoom ratio to 21x without hardly any loss in quality, or to simply make still images and video look better, at least according to Panasonic. The TZ20 also implements A, S and M exposure modes for creative photographers, in addition to Intelligent Auto and a variety of scene modes for beginners. An upgraded Sonic Speed auto-focus system, high-speed and high-performance Venus Engine FHD processor, POWER O.I.S. anti-shake system and a 3-inch touch-sensitive LCD screen with 460k dots complete the headline specifications.
Panasonic's latest travel-zoom camera, featuring a 16x 24-384mm lens, 14.1 megapixel CCD sensor, 720p HD movies, and fast continuous shooting at either 10fps or 5.5ps with continuous auto-focus turned on. The Intelligent Resolution function can be used to digitally boost the zoom ratio to 20x with hardly any loss in quality, or to simply make still images and video look better, at least according to Panasonic. The TZ18 also implements A, S and M exposure modes for creative photographers, in addition to Intelligent Auto and a variety of scene modes for beginners. An upgraded Sonic Speed auto-focus system, Venus Engine VI processor, POWER O.I.S. anti-shake system and a 3-inch LCD screen complete the headline specifications. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 / ZS10 is available in silver or black
Panasonic DMC-GF2
14mm f2.5 lensThe DMC-GF2 is essentially a smaller, externally-simpler version of the GF1 that's acquired many of the feature upgrades we first saw on the G2 (most notably the touch-sensitive screen) plus Full HD video. Its body is smaller in every dimension than its predecessor's, making it very nearly as petite as the Sony NEX-5. In the process, though, it's shed a significant number of those external controls that until now have been the hallmark of the G series - most obviously the exposure mode dial, but also the drive-mode lever that sat beneath it, along with several of the buttons on the back. This places rather greater reliance on the touchscreen for quick operation compared to the G2, and Panasonic has redesigned the interface (and the Quick Menu in particular) to facilitate this.
Panasonic DMC-GF2
14mm f2.5 + 14-42mm twin lensThe DMC-GF2 is essentially a smaller, externally-simpler version of the GF1 that's acquired many of the feature upgrades we first saw on the G2 (most notably the touch-sensitive screen) plus Full HD video. Its body is smaller in every dimension than its predecessor's, making it very nearly as petite as the Sony NEX-5. In the process, though, it's shed a significant number of those external controls that until now have been the hallmark of the G series - most obviously the exposure mode dial, but also the drive-mode lever that sat beneath it, along with several of the buttons on the back. This places rather greater reliance on the touchscreen for quick operation compared to the G2, and Panasonic has redesigned the interface (and the Quick Menu in particular) to facilitate this.
Panasonic DMC-GH2
14-42mm lensWhen Panasonic first launched the GH1, its second Micro Four Thirds camera, it was widely seen as simply being a G1 with video shooting and a considerably more expensive kit lens. And, if your primary concern was stills photography then this wasn't an entirely unreasonable assessment. However, its real appeal was not that it had video, but that it offered what was, at the time, some of the most flexible, high quality video available.
Now that the G2 (along with the majority of contemporary cameras) is able to capture HD video, the distinctions between just being able to shoot HD and to really control it become more apparent. Stills shooters may get some advantage from the new, higher resolution sensor but the main differences between the GH2 and G2 are the ability to control the movie shooting process (both in terms of frame rate and shutter speed).
Now that the G2 (along with the majority of contemporary cameras) is able to capture HD video, the distinctions between just being able to shoot HD and to really control it become more apparent. Stills shooters may get some advantage from the new, higher resolution sensor but the main differences between the GH2 and G2 are the ability to control the movie shooting process (both in terms of frame rate and shutter speed).
Panasonic DMC-GH2
14-140mm lensWhen Panasonic first launched the GH1, its second Micro Four Thirds camera, it was widely seen as simply being a G1 with video shooting and a considerably more expensive kit lens. And, if your primary concern was stills photography then this wasn't an entirely unreasonable assessment. However, its real appeal was not that it had video, but that it offered what was, at the time, some of the most flexible, high quality video available. The 14-140mm F4.0-5.8 kit zoom had been specifically designed and built with fast, quiet autofocus and stepless aperture control to allow AF during movie shooting and exposure changes without sudden changes in brightness.
Now that the G2 (along with the majority of contemporary cameras) is able to capture HD video, the distinctions between just being able to shoot HD and to really control it become more apparent. Stills shooters may get some advantage from the new, higher resolution sensor but the main differences between the GH2 and G2 are the ability to control the movie shooting process (both in terms of frame rate and shutter speed).
Now that the G2 (along with the majority of contemporary cameras) is able to capture HD video, the distinctions between just being able to shoot HD and to really control it become more apparent. Stills shooters may get some advantage from the new, higher resolution sensor but the main differences between the GH2 and G2 are the ability to control the movie shooting process (both in terms of frame rate and shutter speed).
Panasonic DMC-G10
Twin lens kitThe DMC-G10 features its world's lightest body that comes with the outstanding compactness and portability. An innovative mirrorless structure using the Micro Four Thirds System standard made it possible to develop a compact, lightweight body by eliminating a number of components that are found in a conventional interchangeable lens camera, including the mirror box and optical viewfinder unit. The distance and light measurements that are conventionally performed by the mirror box are handled by sensors in real time, and highly accurate, high-speed auto focusing is achieved by the use of contrast AF.
The DMC-G10 is easy and comfortable enough for compact camera owners who want to step up to higher-quality photos -- but without having to worry about the need of technique. Panasonic achieved this superb ease of use by continuing to improve iA mode -- with its shooting assist functions that have proven extremely popular in LUMIX compact cameras -- and adding it to the LUMIX G Micro System's advanced imaging technologies.
With AF Tracking, the G10 can lock onto any subject and keep it in focus even if it moves -- making it easy to get beautiful, clear shots when a great photo opportunity suddenly arises. Simply aim, lock, and shoot. The Face Recognition function remembers registered faces to give an appropriate AF/AE on the people. In playback, you can choose to display only photos that contain a specific registered face using Category Playback.
The DMC-G10 is easy and comfortable enough for compact camera owners who want to step up to higher-quality photos -- but without having to worry about the need of technique. Panasonic achieved this superb ease of use by continuing to improve iA mode -- with its shooting assist functions that have proven extremely popular in LUMIX compact cameras -- and adding it to the LUMIX G Micro System's advanced imaging technologies.
With AF Tracking, the G10 can lock onto any subject and keep it in focus even if it moves -- making it easy to get beautiful, clear shots when a great photo opportunity suddenly arises. Simply aim, lock, and shoot. The Face Recognition function remembers registered faces to give an appropriate AF/AE on the people. In playback, you can choose to display only photos that contain a specific registered face using Category Playback.
Panasonic DMC-G10
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Panasonic DMC-G3 BODY ONLY
BODY ONLYThe G3 heralds the start of Panasonic's third generation of mirrorless cameras. In some respects it's a refinement of previous models; its electronic viewfinder and hinged rear display screen are identical to the G1 and G2, for example. However, behind the aluminium front panel of its slimmed-down, externally-simplified body lies a completely new 16.7MP sensor. This makes it the first mass-market Micro Four Thirds model to move beyond Panasonic's 12MP chip.
From the GF2, the G3 gains a touchscreen interface that is a vast improvement over that seen in the G2. It allows lots of control over camera settings as well as direct on-screen selection of the focus point - something that no DSLR can offer. Further distancing itself from previous G-series models, the G3 allows you to place the AF point anywhere throughout the entire frame, as opposed to just within a central portion.
From the GF2, the G3 gains a touchscreen interface that is a vast improvement over that seen in the G2. It allows lots of control over camera settings as well as direct on-screen selection of the focus point - something that no DSLR can offer. Further distancing itself from previous G-series models, the G3 allows you to place the AF point anywhere throughout the entire frame, as opposed to just within a central portion.
Panasonic DMC-G3
14-42mm lensThe G3 heralds the start of Panasonic's third generation of mirrorless cameras. In some respects it's a refinement of previous models; its electronic viewfinder and hinged rear display screen are identical to the G1 and G2, for example. However, behind the aluminium front panel of its slimmed-down, externally-simplified body lies a completely new 16.7MP sensor. This makes it the first mass-market Micro Four Thirds model to move beyond Panasonic's 12MP chip.
From the GF2, the G3 gains a touchscreen interface that is a vast improvement over that seen in the G2. It allows lots of control over camera settings as well as direct on-screen selection of the focus point - something that no DSLR can offer. Further distancing itself from previous G-series models, the G3 allows you to place the AF point anywhere throughout the entire frame, as opposed to just within a central portion.
From the GF2, the G3 gains a touchscreen interface that is a vast improvement over that seen in the G2. It allows lots of control over camera settings as well as direct on-screen selection of the focus point - something that no DSLR can offer. Further distancing itself from previous G-series models, the G3 allows you to place the AF point anywhere throughout the entire frame, as opposed to just within a central portion.
Panasonic DMC-G3
14-42mm lens + 45-200mm lensThe G3 heralds the start of Panasonic's third generation of mirrorless cameras. In some respects it's a refinement of previous models; its electronic viewfinder and hinged rear display screen are identical to the G1 and G2, for example. However, behind the aluminium front panel of its slimmed-down, externally-simplified body lies a completely new 16.7MP sensor. This makes it the first mass-market Micro Four Thirds model to move beyond Panasonic's 12MP chip.
From the GF2, the G3 gains a touchscreen interface that is a vast improvement over that seen in the G2. It allows lots of control over camera settings as well as direct on-screen selection of the focus point - something that no DSLR can offer. Further distancing itself from previous G-series models, the G3 allows you to place the AF point anywhere throughout the entire frame, as opposed to just within a central portion.
From the GF2, the G3 gains a touchscreen interface that is a vast improvement over that seen in the G2. It allows lots of control over camera settings as well as direct on-screen selection of the focus point - something that no DSLR can offer. Further distancing itself from previous G-series models, the G3 allows you to place the AF point anywhere throughout the entire frame, as opposed to just within a central portion.
Panasonic DMC-GF3 BODY ONLY
BODY ONLYWith the GF3, Panasonic offers a seamless upgrade path for compact camera users seeking higher image quality and more advanced shooting options. And perhaps for these users, the lack of a flash hotshoe and the downgrade from a stereo to mono microphone for video recording are sacrifices easily made in exchange for a smaller, lower-priced camera.
The faster processor also helps the continuous shooting rate edge up to 3.8 fps - a 20% improvement over the GF2. It is important to note, however, that like previous G-series models, the fastest shooting rate comes at the expense of live view. The fastest shooting rate possible with live view is 2.8fps. Interestingly, given that they share a sensor, the ISO sensitivity range of the GF3 starts at 160, rather than 100 in the GF2. According to Panasonic, this is a recalibration to make the most of the sensor response, rather than a simple renaming of the existing setting.
Beyond the external changes, the GF3 gains other notable features first seen in the G3, including Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), a variant of the automated mode that allows limited (but useful) user control, a 4x magnified picture-in-picture manual focus mode, as well as 'pinpoint' AF selection. The more flexible 'Photo Styles' color presets also migrate across from the G3, as do the 'Creative Control' processing filters. The GF3 can, however, lay claim one of these filters as its own. The 'Miniature' filter is a variant on the currently-fashionable faux-tilt lens look. Panasonic's implementation allows a higher degree of user control than offerings from its competitors. Video options include rack-focus via touchscreen AF and (new to the G-series) the ability to extract a frame from a movie during playback and save it as a still image.
The faster processor also helps the continuous shooting rate edge up to 3.8 fps - a 20% improvement over the GF2. It is important to note, however, that like previous G-series models, the fastest shooting rate comes at the expense of live view. The fastest shooting rate possible with live view is 2.8fps. Interestingly, given that they share a sensor, the ISO sensitivity range of the GF3 starts at 160, rather than 100 in the GF2. According to Panasonic, this is a recalibration to make the most of the sensor response, rather than a simple renaming of the existing setting.
Beyond the external changes, the GF3 gains other notable features first seen in the G3, including Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), a variant of the automated mode that allows limited (but useful) user control, a 4x magnified picture-in-picture manual focus mode, as well as 'pinpoint' AF selection. The more flexible 'Photo Styles' color presets also migrate across from the G3, as do the 'Creative Control' processing filters. The GF3 can, however, lay claim one of these filters as its own. The 'Miniature' filter is a variant on the currently-fashionable faux-tilt lens look. Panasonic's implementation allows a higher degree of user control than offerings from its competitors. Video options include rack-focus via touchscreen AF and (new to the G-series) the ability to extract a frame from a movie during playback and save it as a still image.
Panasonic DMC-GF3
14mm lensWith the GF3, Panasonic offers a seamless upgrade path for compact camera users seeking higher image quality and more advanced shooting options. And perhaps for these users, the lack of a flash hotshoe and the downgrade from a stereo to mono microphone for video recording are sacrifices easily made in exchange for a smaller, lower-priced camera.
The faster processor also helps the continuous shooting rate edge up to 3.8 fps - a 20% improvement over the GF2. It is important to note, however, that like previous G-series models, the fastest shooting rate comes at the expense of live view. The fastest shooting rate possible with live view is 2.8fps. Interestingly, given that they share a sensor, the ISO sensitivity range of the GF3 starts at 160, rather than 100 in the GF2. According to Panasonic, this is a recalibration to make the most of the sensor response, rather than a simple renaming of the existing setting.
Beyond the external changes, the GF3 gains other notable features first seen in the G3, including Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), a variant of the automated mode that allows limited (but useful) user control, a 4x magnified picture-in-picture manual focus mode, as well as 'pinpoint' AF selection. The more flexible 'Photo Styles' color presets also migrate across from the G3, as do the 'Creative Control' processing filters. The GF3 can, however, lay claim one of these filters as its own. The 'Miniature' filter is a variant on the currently-fashionable faux-tilt lens look. Panasonic's implementation allows a higher degree of user control than offerings from its competitors. Video options include rack-focus via touchscreen AF and (new to the G-series) the ability to extract a frame from a movie during playback and save it as a still image.
The faster processor also helps the continuous shooting rate edge up to 3.8 fps - a 20% improvement over the GF2. It is important to note, however, that like previous G-series models, the fastest shooting rate comes at the expense of live view. The fastest shooting rate possible with live view is 2.8fps. Interestingly, given that they share a sensor, the ISO sensitivity range of the GF3 starts at 160, rather than 100 in the GF2. According to Panasonic, this is a recalibration to make the most of the sensor response, rather than a simple renaming of the existing setting.
Beyond the external changes, the GF3 gains other notable features first seen in the G3, including Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), a variant of the automated mode that allows limited (but useful) user control, a 4x magnified picture-in-picture manual focus mode, as well as 'pinpoint' AF selection. The more flexible 'Photo Styles' color presets also migrate across from the G3, as do the 'Creative Control' processing filters. The GF3 can, however, lay claim one of these filters as its own. The 'Miniature' filter is a variant on the currently-fashionable faux-tilt lens look. Panasonic's implementation allows a higher degree of user control than offerings from its competitors. Video options include rack-focus via touchscreen AF and (new to the G-series) the ability to extract a frame from a movie during playback and save it as a still image.
Panasonic DMC-GF3
14mm + 14-42mm lensWith the GF3, Panasonic offers a seamless upgrade path for compact camera users seeking higher image quality and more advanced shooting options. And perhaps for these users, the lack of a flash hotshoe and the downgrade from a stereo to mono microphone for video recording are sacrifices easily made in exchange for a smaller, lower-priced camera.
The faster processor also helps the continuous shooting rate edge up to 3.8 fps - a 20% improvement over the GF2. It is important to note, however, that like previous G-series models, the fastest shooting rate comes at the expense of live view. The fastest shooting rate possible with live view is 2.8fps. Interestingly, given that they share a sensor, the ISO sensitivity range of the GF3 starts at 160, rather than 100 in the GF2. According to Panasonic, this is a recalibration to make the most of the sensor response, rather than a simple renaming of the existing setting.
Beyond the external changes, the GF3 gains other notable features first seen in the G3, including Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), a variant of the automated mode that allows limited (but useful) user control, a 4x magnified picture-in-picture manual focus mode, as well as 'pinpoint' AF selection. The more flexible 'Photo Styles' color presets also migrate across from the G3, as do the 'Creative Control' processing filters. The GF3 can, however, lay claim one of these filters as its own. The 'Miniature' filter is a variant on the currently-fashionable faux-tilt lens look. Panasonic's implementation allows a higher degree of user control than offerings from its competitors. Video options include rack-focus via touchscreen AF and (new to the G-series) the ability to extract a frame from a movie during playback and save it as a still image.
The faster processor also helps the continuous shooting rate edge up to 3.8 fps - a 20% improvement over the GF2. It is important to note, however, that like previous G-series models, the fastest shooting rate comes at the expense of live view. The fastest shooting rate possible with live view is 2.8fps. Interestingly, given that they share a sensor, the ISO sensitivity range of the GF3 starts at 160, rather than 100 in the GF2. According to Panasonic, this is a recalibration to make the most of the sensor response, rather than a simple renaming of the existing setting.
Beyond the external changes, the GF3 gains other notable features first seen in the G3, including Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), a variant of the automated mode that allows limited (but useful) user control, a 4x magnified picture-in-picture manual focus mode, as well as 'pinpoint' AF selection. The more flexible 'Photo Styles' color presets also migrate across from the G3, as do the 'Creative Control' processing filters. The GF3 can, however, lay claim one of these filters as its own. The 'Miniature' filter is a variant on the currently-fashionable faux-tilt lens look. Panasonic's implementation allows a higher degree of user control than offerings from its competitors. Video options include rack-focus via touchscreen AF and (new to the G-series) the ability to extract a frame from a movie during playback and save it as a still image.
HDC-HS900 High Definition Camcorder is a high-end HD offering from Panasonic. Right off the bat a few of the camera's most desirable features include: 1920 x 1080/60p recording, a 220GB hard disk drive, an SD memory card slot, the option to record in 3D, and a quality image sensor system. These features give you detailed, beautiful images, a plethora of recording space, and the ability to shoot fun and unique movies in 3D with an optional lens.
HDC-SD900's 3MOS System has 7.59 million effective motion image pixels (2.53 megapixels x 3). This sensor separates the light received through the lens into the three primary colors -- red, green and blue, and processes each color independently, to offer images with significantly better color quality, detail and gradation than 1MOS sensor system.
1,080/50p recording (full-HD, 1,920x1,080, 50 progressive recording) at a 28-Mbps bit rate conveys about twice the information of 1,080i (interlace) recording to produce the ultimate in image quality, exceeding even conventional full-HD images. It minimizes afterimages and flickering caused by subject motion, and renders crisp, detailed images. Enjoy the superbly smooth images, intricate details and ultimate beauty of 1,080/50p recording.
1,080/50p recording (full-HD, 1,920x1,080, 50 progressive recording) at a 28-Mbps bit rate conveys about twice the information of 1,080i (interlace) recording to produce the ultimate in image quality, exceeding even conventional full-HD images. It minimizes afterimages and flickering caused by subject motion, and renders crisp, detailed images. Enjoy the superbly smooth images, intricate details and ultimate beauty of 1,080/50p recording.
The exceptional Panasonic SDR-H101 standard-definition camcorder is perfect for families on the move. The combination of Super Zoom functions, Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilisation) to correct hands-shake, and a 33mm wide-angle lens makes it the perfect companion for your big adventures. The SDR-H101 can record a huge volume of movie image data onto the in-built 80GB hard disk drive and onto SDXC, SDHC, or SD memory cards, making it fantastic for recording long events and for taking away on epic trips.
The SD700's high-sensitivity 3MOS system has achieved 11.49 million effective motion image pixels (3.83 megapixels x 3). This new image sensor offers beautiful images with significantly better colour quality, detail and gradation than the 1MOS sensor system. The large-diameter F1.5 Leica Dicomar Lens, newly developed Crystal Engine Pro, and this high-sensitivity sensors have improved the efficiency of light gathering, increased sensitivity, and reduced noise by one-half to provide users with bright, low-noise recording even in dim lighting.
New 1080/50p recording (Full-HD, 1920 x 1080, 50 progressive recording) conveys about twice the information of 1080i (interlace) recording to produce the ultimate beauty in image quality, exceeding even conventional Full-HD images. It minimizes afterimages and flickering caused by subject motion and renders crisp, detailed images. 64GB SDXC card can record approximately 27 hours 30 minutes of 1920 x 1080i High Definition video in HE mode, and approximately 5 hours 20 minutes of 1920 x 1080p full High Definition video in 1080/50p mode.
New 1080/50p recording (Full-HD, 1920 x 1080, 50 progressive recording) conveys about twice the information of 1080i (interlace) recording to produce the ultimate beauty in image quality, exceeding even conventional Full-HD images. It minimizes afterimages and flickering caused by subject motion and renders crisp, detailed images. 64GB SDXC card can record approximately 27 hours 30 minutes of 1920 x 1080i High Definition video in HE mode, and approximately 5 hours 20 minutes of 1920 x 1080p full High Definition video in 1080/50p mode.
The TM700's high-sensitivity 3MOS system has achieved 11.49 million effective motion image pixels (3.83 megapixels x 3). This new image sensor offers beautiful images with significantly better colour quality, detail and gradation than the 1MOS sensor system. The large-diameter F1.5 Leica Dicomar Lens, newly developed Crystal Engine Pro, and this high-sensitivity sensors have improved the efficiency of light gathering, increased sensitivity, and reduced noise by one-half to provide users with bright, low-noise recording even in dim lighting.
New 1080/50p recording (Full-HD, 1920 x 1080, 50 progressive recording) conveys about twice the information of 1080i (interlace) recording to produce the ultimate beauty in image quality, exceeding even conventional Full-HD images. It minimizes afterimages and flickering caused by subject motion and renders crisp, detailed images. 64GB SDXC card can record approximately 27 hours 30 minutes of 1920 x 1080i High Definition video in HE mode, and approximately 5 hours 20 minutes of 1920 x 1080p full High Definition video in 1080/50p mode.
New 1080/50p recording (Full-HD, 1920 x 1080, 50 progressive recording) conveys about twice the information of 1080i (interlace) recording to produce the ultimate beauty in image quality, exceeding even conventional Full-HD images. It minimizes afterimages and flickering caused by subject motion and renders crisp, detailed images. 64GB SDXC card can record approximately 27 hours 30 minutes of 1920 x 1080i High Definition video in HE mode, and approximately 5 hours 20 minutes of 1920 x 1080p full High Definition video in 1080/50p mode.
The HS700's high-sensitivity 3MOS system has achieved 11.49 million effective motion image pixels (3.83 megapixels x 3). This new image sensor offers beautiful images with significantly better colour quality, detail and gradation than the 1MOS sensor system. The large-diameter F1.5 Leica Dicomar Lens, newly developed Crystal Engine Pro, and this high-sensitivity sensors have improved the efficiency of light gathering, increased sensitivity, and reduced noise by one-half to provide users with bright, low-noise recording even in dim lighting.
New 1080/50p recording (Full-HD, 1920 x 1080, 50 progressive recording) conveys about twice the information of 1080i (interlace) recording to produce the ultimate beauty in image quality, exceeding even conventional Full-HD images. It minimizes afterimages and flickering caused by subject motion and renders crisp, detailed images. 64GB SDXC card can record approximately 27 hours 30 minutes of 1920 x 1080i High Definition video in HE mode, and approximately 5 hours 20 minutes of 1920 x 1080p full High Definition video in 1080/50p mode.
New 1080/50p recording (Full-HD, 1920 x 1080, 50 progressive recording) conveys about twice the information of 1080i (interlace) recording to produce the ultimate beauty in image quality, exceeding even conventional Full-HD images. It minimizes afterimages and flickering caused by subject motion and renders crisp, detailed images. 64GB SDXC card can record approximately 27 hours 30 minutes of 1920 x 1080i High Definition video in HE mode, and approximately 5 hours 20 minutes of 1920 x 1080p full High Definition video in 1080/50p mode.
Panasonic, consistent with its long-time position as a leader in the video field, is now introducing its new Full HD Camcorders including the HDC-SD20.
The iA function automatically activates several convenient shooting functions. These include Advanced O.I.S., which compensates for hand-shake to eliminate blurring; Face Detection, which adjusts the exposure so faces are captured perfectly; and Intelligent Contrast Control, which helps ensure proper contrast. Also included is the Intelligent Scene Selector, which determines the shooting conditions and automatically selects the scene setting that will provide optimal results. And AF Tracking keeps the subject in focus even if it moves around to ensure continuously perfect image quality.
The SD20 records on both SD and SDHC Memory Cards. Because SD Memory Cards require no transport mechanism, the SD20 is highly resistant to external impact. This combines with its small size and weight to achieve unmatched mobility.
The iA function automatically activates several convenient shooting functions. These include Advanced O.I.S., which compensates for hand-shake to eliminate blurring; Face Detection, which adjusts the exposure so faces are captured perfectly; and Intelligent Contrast Control, which helps ensure proper contrast. Also included is the Intelligent Scene Selector, which determines the shooting conditions and automatically selects the scene setting that will provide optimal results. And AF Tracking keeps the subject in focus even if it moves around to ensure continuously perfect image quality.
The SD20 records on both SD and SDHC Memory Cards. Because SD Memory Cards require no transport mechanism, the SD20 is highly resistant to external impact. This combines with its small size and weight to achieve unmatched mobility.
Building on the success of the multiple award-winning SDR-S50, the S71 offers SDXC, SDHC or SD memory card recording only, which allows a slimmer and more compact design. The S71 still manages to pack an Enhanced Optical Zoom within its compact body, as well as iA and the useful YouTube and Facebook Uploader function.
This compact camcorder features a powerful 70x optical zoom with a 78x Enhanced Optical Zoom function that uses the effective area of the CCD to further extend the zooming power at the wide-angle setting. This makes it possible to capture beautiful images of sweeping landscapes and pull in distant subjects for dynamic close-ups.
This compact camcorder features a powerful 70x optical zoom with a 78x Enhanced Optical Zoom function that uses the effective area of the CCD to further extend the zooming power at the wide-angle setting. This makes it possible to capture beautiful images of sweeping landscapes and pull in distant subjects for dynamic close-ups.
The HDC-SD10, which uses an SDHC/SD Memory Card as recording media, and the Twin Memory Type HDC-TM10, which records onto both an 8 GB** Built-in Memory and an SDHC/SD Memory Card. Each model weighs just 0.5 LB, yet its compact body design has a high-powered 16x optical zoom capabilities and advanced features to produce beautiful 1920 x 1080 Full-HD videos.
The 16x optical zoom of the HDC-SD10 and HDC-TM10 is supported by the Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) function – an essential element to achieve clear zooming, as it minimizes the hand-shake that often impairs video quality while zooming. Panasonic's Advanced OIS detects and corrects for hand-shake around 4,000 times per second and works with the high-powered optical zoom to produce clear, stable zoom shots. The new Active mode also extends the hand-shake correction range to allow the shooting of clear, crisp images while walking or moving.
The 16x optical zoom of the HDC-SD10 and HDC-TM10 is supported by the Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) function – an essential element to achieve clear zooming, as it minimizes the hand-shake that often impairs video quality while zooming. Panasonic's Advanced OIS detects and corrects for hand-shake around 4,000 times per second and works with the high-powered optical zoom to produce clear, stable zoom shots. The new Active mode also extends the hand-shake correction range to allow the shooting of clear, crisp images while walking or moving.
Panasonic HDC-SD80 covers a wide range of shooting situations from close distances to faraway subjects. Using Intelligent Zoom that employs super-high resolution technology and the Crystal Engine PRO, it offers ultra-telephoto Intelligent Zoom shooting to exceed the magnification range of the optical zoom, up to a high-powered 42x zoom. It also features a 33.7mm* wide-angle lens. to realize shooting at a close distance from the subject while fitting both the subject and the surrounding area into the frame. * 35mm camera equivalent
HYBRID O.I.S. is a optical/electrical image stabilization system. Further to blurring by vertical/horizontal wrist movements, it detects subtle blurring by vertical/horizontal entire arm movement and corrects them using a lens in the optical system and a sensor in electrical system. In electrical image stabilization, utilizing an unused area of the sensor when zooming, suppresses image degradation. Powerful correction realizes beautiful images even when shooting on the move or zooming.
The evolved Zoom Mic links the microphone's action to the camera's action. When zooming in on a bird in the distance, for example, the microphones also zoom in on the bird in link with the lens zooming operation. The function also reduces the surrounding noise to about 1/3 (-10 dB)* that of conventional models and realizes recording the sounds with superb clarity. The Wind Noise Canceller automatically detects and suppresses only wind noise to ensure natural sounds.
HYBRID O.I.S. is a optical/electrical image stabilization system. Further to blurring by vertical/horizontal wrist movements, it detects subtle blurring by vertical/horizontal entire arm movement and corrects them using a lens in the optical system and a sensor in electrical system. In electrical image stabilization, utilizing an unused area of the sensor when zooming, suppresses image degradation. Powerful correction realizes beautiful images even when shooting on the move or zooming.
The evolved Zoom Mic links the microphone's action to the camera's action. When zooming in on a bird in the distance, for example, the microphones also zoom in on the bird in link with the lens zooming operation. The function also reduces the surrounding noise to about 1/3 (-10 dB)* that of conventional models and realizes recording the sounds with superb clarity. The Wind Noise Canceller automatically detects and suppresses only wind noise to ensure natural sounds.
The Panasonic HDC-SX5 full high definition camcorder is the ideal in home video recording devices. The unit is sleek, lightweight and compact but it is packed with impressive features that produce breathtaking results. Operators have the pleasure of knowing that a camcorder that is so easy to use offers such outstanding quality.
Users can expect exquisite detail using this Panasonic high definition camcorder. The system is well equipped with full-HD camcorder functionality. This means that the unit produces about thirty percent more recording pixels than conventional high definition cameras. The results are nothing short of breathtaking.
Users can expect exquisite detail using this Panasonic high definition camcorder. The system is well equipped with full-HD camcorder functionality. This means that the unit produces about thirty percent more recording pixels than conventional high definition cameras. The results are nothing short of breathtaking.
The Panasonic VDR-D310 3CCD DVD Palmcorder Camcorder is a brilliant home video recording device that is certain to turn heads. This unit is well equipped with everything necessary for capturing action as it happens. The system is user-friendly and it is quite durable as well.
Ease-of-use is one of the most attractive features offered by the VDR-D310 Panasonic camcorder. This device is well equipped with advanced features but it is very simple to use. The flexible unit fits comfortably in the palm of the user's hand and the camera operator has everything he needs to capture great footage at the tips of his fingers.
The unit automatically finds blank sections of a disc so recording. There is no need to hit fast-forward or rewind keys. This makes video capture faster and much more efficient using this Panasonic camcorder. The system is also equipped with an index that allows users to find a certain scene in an instant.
Ease-of-use is one of the most attractive features offered by the VDR-D310 Panasonic camcorder. This device is well equipped with advanced features but it is very simple to use. The flexible unit fits comfortably in the palm of the user's hand and the camera operator has everything he needs to capture great footage at the tips of his fingers.
The unit automatically finds blank sections of a disc so recording. There is no need to hit fast-forward or rewind keys. This makes video capture faster and much more efficient using this Panasonic camcorder. The system is also equipped with an index that allows users to find a certain scene in an instant.
The Panasonic HDC-TM80 High Definition Camcorder provides HD recording to a 16GB internal flash memory and to optional SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. In addition to the beautiful, future-friendly 1920 x 1080 high def format and convenient flash memory recording, the TM80 comes loaded with a number of stress reducing shooting functions, digital still capture, and options for archiving, editing, and sharing.
Panasonic's Crystal Engine PRO and the 1/5.8" CMOS sensor form the heart of the TM80 - producing vivid, life-like footage with fast processing speeds. Other core features of the camera include a touch screen 2.7" LCD for intuitive control of the camera, a 33.7mm wide-angle lens, 42x Intelligent zoom, and optical image stabilization. All of these features work together to create clear, beautiful memories. And along with creating detailed video, the TM80 also produces crisp audio thanks to the built-in zoom mic and wind noise canceller. Without using an external mic, this built-in mic captures high-quality sound without added expense.
Panasonic's Crystal Engine PRO and the 1/5.8" CMOS sensor form the heart of the TM80 - producing vivid, life-like footage with fast processing speeds. Other core features of the camera include a touch screen 2.7" LCD for intuitive control of the camera, a 33.7mm wide-angle lens, 42x Intelligent zoom, and optical image stabilization. All of these features work together to create clear, beautiful memories. And along with creating detailed video, the TM80 also produces crisp audio thanks to the built-in zoom mic and wind noise canceller. Without using an external mic, this built-in mic captures high-quality sound without added expense.
The next-generation successor to Panasonic's hard disk-based HS100 ups the stakes considerably. The HDC-HS300 doubles that model's 60GB hard disk to 120GB and, as the top AVCHD recording data rate remains the same, it can store a whopping 15 hours of footage.
But the most significant change in specification is the sensor array. The size of the three CMOS sensors has been increased from 1/6in to 1/4.1in, and helping this along has been a drastic increase in resolution per sensor, from 0.61 megapixels to 3.05 megapixels. This also means the HS300 can shoot 8.3-megapixel stills in camcorder mode, and 10.6-megapixel ones, with interpolation, in pure digital camera mode.
But the most significant change in specification is the sensor array. The size of the three CMOS sensors has been increased from 1/6in to 1/4.1in, and helping this along has been a drastic increase in resolution per sensor, from 0.61 megapixels to 3.05 megapixels. This also means the HS300 can shoot 8.3-megapixel stills in camcorder mode, and 10.6-megapixel ones, with interpolation, in pure digital camera mode.
Panasonic's first 3D-capable consumer high-definition camcorder.
The HDC-SDT750 is essentially a tweaked version of the very nice high-definition SD700 camcorder. Like the SD700, the SDT750 features three CMOS imaging sensors. Unlike the SD700, however, it's also capable of recording 3D video when the supplied 3D conversion lens is attached.
The 3D conversion lens attaches to a mount on the camcorder, providing two optical paths that eventually pass through the single existing lens. That lens stops down from f/1.5 to f/3.2 at its widest when it's attached. The system records stereoscopic side-by-side images at 960x1080-pixel resolution. Although the camcorder supports 1080/50p 2D recording, 3D maxes out at 50i.
The HDC-SDT750 is essentially a tweaked version of the very nice high-definition SD700 camcorder. Like the SD700, the SDT750 features three CMOS imaging sensors. Unlike the SD700, however, it's also capable of recording 3D video when the supplied 3D conversion lens is attached.
The 3D conversion lens attaches to a mount on the camcorder, providing two optical paths that eventually pass through the single existing lens. That lens stops down from f/1.5 to f/3.2 at its widest when it's attached. The system records stereoscopic side-by-side images at 960x1080-pixel resolution. Although the camcorder supports 1080/50p 2D recording, 3D maxes out at 50i.
The HDC-TM900 High Definition Camcorder is a high-end HD offering from Panasonic. Right off the bat a few of the camera's most desirable features include: 1920 x 1080/24p recording, a 32GB internal flash memory, an SD memory card slot, the option to record in 3D, and a quality image sensor system. These features alone give you detailed, beautiful images, a plethora of recording space, and the ability to shoot fun and unique movies in 3D with an optional lens.
Panasonic's proprietary '3MOS' is a 3 sensor CMOS that adds up to 9.15MP (3 x 3.05MP). These sensors work together with another Panasonic technology, Crystal Engine PRO. This engine is a fast processor which writes those gigantic HD files to the HDD or SD card quickly and efficiently. It also allows for high-res zooming when exceeding the optical range. In addition, the engine works to reduce image noise, rendering beautiful, like-like images. These two work together to produce 1080/60p footage. The "p" means progressive; when recording in a progressive frame rate the footage captures is more vibrant and detailed than even "i", or interlaced, HD recording. In the world of consumer camcorders, 1080p is the gold standard.
Panasonic's proprietary '3MOS' is a 3 sensor CMOS that adds up to 9.15MP (3 x 3.05MP). These sensors work together with another Panasonic technology, Crystal Engine PRO. This engine is a fast processor which writes those gigantic HD files to the HDD or SD card quickly and efficiently. It also allows for high-res zooming when exceeding the optical range. In addition, the engine works to reduce image noise, rendering beautiful, like-like images. These two work together to produce 1080/60p footage. The "p" means progressive; when recording in a progressive frame rate the footage captures is more vibrant and detailed than even "i", or interlaced, HD recording. In the world of consumer camcorders, 1080p is the gold standard.
