Panasonic has recently introduced the Lumix DMC-FX180, sequel to the FX100. FX180 features a 1/1.72-inch CCD with ultra-high, 14.7-megapixel resolution. The clean, subtle front view makes this point-and-shoot camera appear modestly low profiled, despite its wire range of features. FX180 also introduces Venus Engine IV that helps render exquisitely beautiful images even in burst mode or when shooting in low lighting. For advanced users, the point-and-shoot has a manual mode which allows overriding of the exposure settings. It is also equipped with a 2.7 inch LCD and has a high ISO of 1600, and available in Silver, Black and Brown. Currently price and availability are still TBD. [Panasonic VIA Upcoming Digital Cameras]
Some dudes at Photography BLOG have reviewed the recently released Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 digital camera. The camera offers a T-Mobile HotSpot service and can upload photos directly to Google’s Picasa Web Albums. The DMC-TZ5 also features a 9.1MP sensor, 10x optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens, 720p movie mode, SD expansion slot, video output, red-eye correction, optical image stabilization, the Venus Engine IV and a 3.0-inch LCD monitor. Here is a verdict.
In summary the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 is a marginally better camera than the TZ3, with improved image quality, an excellent LCD screen, useful Intelligent Auto mode for beginners, and the attraction of HD video. It’s a shame that Panasonic haven’t added any manual exposure modes, as with the recent DMC-LZ10 model, which is the only Panasonic compact camera to offer any control over aperture and shutter speed (apart from the ageing DMC-LX2). If you don’t mind sacrificing half the focal length, the 5x zoom DMC-LZ10 is an excellent alternative. But if you’re happy to accept the purely point-and-shoot nature of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5, that unchanged combination of huge focal range and compact dimensions is still too liberating to ignore.
[Photography BLOG via Digital Camera Blog]
Panasonic has brought the Lumix DM-TZ50 to the States finally. The DM-TZ50 will come with bonus features such as a T-Mobile HotSpot service and can upload photos directly to Google’s Picasa Web Albums. As a reminder, it features a 9.1-megapixel sensor, 10x optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens, 720p movie mode, SD expansion slot, video output, red-eye correction, optical image stabilization, the Venus Engine IV and a 3.0-inch LCD monitor. Get yours next month for $450. [Engadget via Digital Camera Blog]
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX500 is the company’s first digicam that comes equipped with a 3 inch touch-screen display and has a 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica DC lens, 5x optical zoom and 10.1MP sensor. The digicam also has the ability to capture High Definition (HD) video. No word on pricing so far. [Akihabara via Digital Camera Blog] More
by Nicole on February 4, 2008
Japan will be shipping a new model digital camera by Panasonic (DMC-LZ10) digital camera. It comes with a 5X zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 848 x 480 resolution, and can take five photos continuously per a second and records video at 30 frames per second, and MEGA O.I.S(Optical Image Stabilizer). No word on when this will ship, but it will be going for $327.
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by Nicole on January 20, 2008
With the arrival of the new Panasonic Lumix LS80 are the features that we promised you. The Lumix will offer you three different colors to choose from: black, silver, and pink all with a shiny finish. Additional features include: as 8.1-megapixel resolution, 4 x zoom, “MEGA O.I.S.†image stabilization, ISO up to 1600, SDHC card support, and 16:9 recording modes. There’s still a couple of things that you might have to wait for such as price and release dates, so much for the suspense.
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