Panasonic Lumix FX66 FX68 Compact Announced

Panasonic Japan has announced the new Panasonic Lumix FX66 / FX68 - it features a metal body available in a number of colours, and has a wide angle 25mm 5x optical zoom lens (25 - 125mm), 14 megapixel sensor, 2.7" screen, 720p video, and optical image stabilisation.

Panasonic Lumix ZX3 Compact Zoom Announced

Panasonic has announced the new Panasonic Lumix ZX3 - it features a metal body available in a number of colours (red, silver, blue and black depending on location), and has a 25mm 8x optical zoom lens (25 - 200mm), 14 megapixel sensor, 2.7" screen, 720p video, and optical image stabilisation. It's available for £299 from Amazon UK:

"Streets ahead of its competitors, the new ZX3 offers unparalleled features – incorporating an impressively powerful 8x optical zoom into a slim and compact body. Featuring such a powerful 25-200mm high performance lens in a diminutive sized body is made possible by the lens unit comprising of 0.3mm super thin aspherical lens and 0.3mm spherical lens. Highly technically specified, yet astonishingly slim and compact – the ZX3 is a photographers dream! The DMC-ZX3 features a 25mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens and powerful 8x optical zoom (equivalent to 25-200mm on a 35mm camera) together with a 14.1-megapixel high resolution CCD into a compact body. The lens unit comprises of 9 elements in 7 groups, including 4 aspherical lenses with 6 spherical surfaces. "

Panasonic Lumix TZ8 (ZS5) Pocket Zoom Announced

Panasonic has announced the new Panasonic Lumix TZ8 / ZS5 - an update to the TZ6 - it features a metal body available in a number of colours (silver and black), and has a 25mm 12x optical zoom lens (25 - 300mm), 12 megapixel sensor, 2.7" screen, aperture priority, 720p video, and optical image stabilisation. The TZ8 is available for £299:

"The TZ8 features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO ELMAR 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens with a 12x optical zoom. A lens like this, with a range from 25mm to 300mm (1), is almost inconceivable in such a small, lightweight camera. Comprising 10 elements in 8 groups, including 2 ED lenses and 2 aspherical lenses with 3 aspherical surfaces, and utilizing new lens material in its design, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body while passing Leica's stringent standards to deliver exceptional optical performance. Thanks to the newly incorporated Intelligent Resolution technology, a ground-breaking Intelligent Zoom is available with the TZ8 which extends the zoom ratio by approx.1.3x maintaining the picture quality even combining a digital zoom. This means the 12x optical can virtually extend to 16x equivalent. Furthermore, the Extra Optical Zoom function that extends zoom power to 21.4x (at 3-megapixel resolution) by using the center part of the large CCD to bring subjects even closer."

Panasonic Lumix TZ10 (ZS7) Pocket Zoom Announced

Panasonic has announced the new Panasonic Lumix TZ10 / ZS7 - it features a metal body available in a number of colours (red, black, blue, silver, depending on location), and has a 25mm 12x optical zoom lens (25 - 300mm), GPS, 12 megapixel sensor, 3" 460k screen, 720p video with stereo sound, and optical image stabilisation. The TZ10 is available for £349:

"With a strong heritage, this fourth generation TZ model features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO ELMAR 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens with a 12x optical zoom. A high quality lens like this, with a range from 25mm to 300mm (1), is almost inconceivable in such a small, lightweight camera. Comprising 10 elements in 8 groups, including 2 ED lenses and 2 aspherical lenses with 3 aspherical surfaces, and utilizing new lens material in its design, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body while passing Leica's stringent standards to deliver exceptional optical performance. Thanks to the newly incorporated Intelligent Resolution technology, a ground-breaking Intelligent Zoom is available with the TZ10 which extends the zoom ratio by approx.1.3x maintaining the picture quality even by combining zoom technologies. This means the 12x optical can virtually extend to 16x equivalent. Furthermore, the Extra Optical Zoom function that extends zoom power to 23.4x (at 3-megapixel resolution) by using the center part of the large CCD to bring subjects even closer."

Panasonic Lumix FT2 Announced

Panasonic has announced the new Panasonic Lumix FT2 - it features a waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, freezeproof body available in a number of colours (depending on location), and has a 28mm 4.6x optical zoom lens, 2.7" screen, 14 megapixel sensor, 720p video, and optical image stabilisation. The FT2 is available for £299:

"Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new Lumix DMC-FT2, a successor to Lumix’s first camera geared for active outdoor use, the DMC-FT1. Featuring AVCHD Lite HD movie recording capability, the new 14.1-megapixel FT2 further strengthens its toughness to be waterproof to 10m, shockproof to 2m, freezeproof to -10 degrees C and dustproof. The camera is also empowered internally by the newly developed Venus Engine HD II integrating “Intelligent Resolution” technology."

Panasonic Lumix FP1, FP2, FP3 Slim Cameras Announced

Panasonic has announced the new 14 megapixel Panasonic Lumix FP1 with 3.0" touch screen, 14 megapixel FP2 with 2.7" screen, and 12 megapixel FP3 with 2.7" screen. The ultra compact cameras all feature a 4x optical zoom lens, 720p HD video recording, face detection, and optical image stabilisation. They are all built of solid, high-quality aluminum, and will be available in the following colors: silver, black and navy for the LUMIX FP3; silver, black, red, blue and (bright) pink for LUMIX FP1 (shown above!).

"Panasonic’s new LUMIX FP-Series models are designed to be sleek in appearance and easy-to-use, perfect for a user who is concerned with the look and style of their digital camera, but does not want to compromise performance,” said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “Starting with how the camera is turned on – simply by sliding the lens cover, the FP-Series is innovative and uniquely designed. Add our Intelligent Auto Mode, making it easy for consumers to take High Definition-quality photos, plus an intuitive touch-screen, and we are confident the LUMIX FP3 will be a standout this year."

Panasonic Lumix FH20, FH3, FH1 Pocket Zoom Announced

Panasonic has announced the new 14mp Panasonic Lumix FH20 (aka FS30) with 8x optical zoom lens, and the 14mp FH3 (aka FS11) and 12mp FH1 (aka FS10) with 5x optical zoom lens. The cameras all feature 28mm wide angle lenses, 720p HD video recording, a 2.7" screen, face detection, and optical image stabilisation. Encased in a brushed metal-finished panel, the FH20 will be available in silver, black, red and violet models. The LUMIX FH3 and FH1 will be available in silver and black.

"Panasonic today introduced the new FH-Series to its 2010 line of LUMIX digital cameras, which includes the LUMIX DMC-FH20 (14.1-megapixels), LUMIX FH3 (14.1-megapixels) and LUMIX FH1 (12.1-megapixels). The LUMIX FH-Series are slim, pocketable models that pack a 28mm wide-angle lens with 8x optical zoom for the FH20 and 5x optical zoom for the FH3/FH1. All models can record High Definition video and thanks to iA (Intelligent Auto) – are extremely easy to use."

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14mp - Panasonic Lumix FH3

12mp - Panasonic Lumix FH1

Panasonic Lumix F3 Budget Camera Announced

Panasonic has announced the new 12mp Panasonic Lumix F3 with 28mm wide-angle 4x optical zoom lens, 720p HD video recording, a 2.7" screen, face detection, and digital image stabilisation. The camera will be available in silver and black, and supports SD/SDHC and SDXC memory cards.

"The Panasonic LUMIX F3 was designed for the casual and frequent user who wants a digital camera that is not only small and stylish in design, but that has sophisticated features to help enrich the photo-taking experience,” said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronic Company. “With extended zoom and Auto Scene Mode, the Panasonic LUMIX F3 can take high-quality photos and videos, while still being easy-to-use and small enough to fit in your pocket."

The Best Digital Cameras of 2009 - The Year in Review

This year has seen a large number of interesting new digital cameras appear - digital camera's had to innovate this year just to get noticed! And with that in mind I've added a new section to the "Top Digital Cameras Reviewed" section called "Best Tech" which is short for "Best New Technology" - in there you'll find some of my personal favourites, or most innovative new digital cameras, such as the Olympus PEN E-P1 which introduced a whole new category of camera, the Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR the world's smallest 10x optical zoom camera with Fujifilm EXR sensor, the Ricoh CX2 with 5fps shooting and an impressive high resolution 920k 3" screen, and the Casio Exilim FC100 with 30fps shooting and ultra high speed video (upto 1000fps shooting!).

Another great camera from this year is the Panasonic Lumix FS7, it's compact, stylish, takes great photos, and is also one of the cheapest cameras available, priced at £105, with real optical image stabilisation - which means that more of your shots should come out blur free!

Panasonic were on top form this year, with every new camera providing something new, innovative, or just great value for money, such as the Panasonic Lumix TZ6 (ZS1), it features a 25mm wide angle 12x optical zoom lens, image stabilisation, and 10 megapixel sensor, and proves that you don't have to buy a huge camera to get a lot of zoom!

This year saw the continuation of the megapixel race, however, this was mainly confined to the mobile phone world, where everybody seemed to race to 12 megapixel camera phones, with the introduction of the 12 megapixel Sony Ericsson Satio (and others), while the digital camera world realised less is better, and "downgraded" to 9 and 10 megapixel sensors. The 8 megapixel Sony Ericsson Cybershot C905 (reviewed here) showed that with some effort you can get some decent shots from camera phones.

Continue reading the Best Digital Cameras of 2009:

Highly Recommended:

Canon EOS 450D Rebel XSi DSLR - 9.2/10 - £497
Olympus EVOLT E-420 DSLR - 9.2/10 - £399
Panasonic Lumix TZ6 / ZS1 - 9/10 - £179
Panasonic Lumix FS7 - 9/10 - £105
Olympus PEN E-P1 Micro DSLR - 8.8/10 - £564
Canon Powershot SX110 IS - 8.8/10 - £229
Panasonic Lumix FX150 - 8.8/10 - £248
Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR - 8.6/10 - £173
Panasonic Lumix FX40 - 8.6/10 - £177
Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS - 8.6/10 - £329

Recommended:

Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR - 8.5/10 - £173
Ricoh CX2 - 8.5/10 - £275
Canon Powershot A590 - 8.5/10 - £89
Casio Exilim FC100 - 8.3/10 - £205
Ricoh CX1 - 8.3/10 - £214
Sony Cybershot W220 - 8/10 - £126

Camera Phones / Mobile Phones / Others:

Sony Ericsson Cybershot C905 - as mentioned earlier - this camera has a real flash which helps it take much better indoor photos than other camera phones - £239
Polaroid Pogo Mobile Printer - budget price makes this fun printer appealling - £23
Spyder 3 Pro Monitor Calibration - £102

Memory Cards:

Don't forget to buy a large memory card for your camera - I tend to buy Sandisk and have never had a problem with them! Have a look at our guide to memory cards for details on all the different kinds of memory cards, or for something more extreme, have a look at Samsung's new Waterproof Memory Cards.

While we're on the subject, hopefully next year will see the death of XD memory cards, with only Olympus still using them. If only Sony would stop using Sony Memory Sticks, although considering they use it in everything they make, I think it's quite a long way off yet. Some manufacturers, have switched to MicroSD cards in some of their products, such as the Samsung ST550, but am I the only one who thinks these cards are TOO small?

Panasonic Lumix FP8 Review at Photography BLOG

Photography BLOG has reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FP8 - the new ultra compact camera features a 28mm wide angle 4.6x optical zoom lens (28 - 128mm), and new Power Optical Image Stabilisation (O.I.S.), a 2.7" screen, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 12 megapixel sensor, ultra high-speed start-up of approx. 0.95 seconds, and LED Illumination Button. The camera is available in silver, black, and red for £189.

"The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 is a new 12.1 megapixel compact camera with a 28mm, 4.6x Leica DC lens. The FP8 is quite different to previous designs from Panasonic, featuring a futuristic flat body and retracting lens with folding optics and blue LED cursor buttons that light up when pressed. In addition to the radical look, the Panasonic FP8 also offers 27 scene modes, including the High Dynamic mode which helps to capture a scene with moderate exposure, plus HD movies recorded at 720p quality, Venus Engine V image processor, Intelligent Auto mode for hassle-free shooting, and Power O.I.S to help prevent camera-shake."

Read more Panasonic Lumix FP8 Reviews: Cameras.co.uk

Panasonic Lumix GF1 M43 DSLR Review

Cameralabs has reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro Four Thirds DSLR - the camera features a 12.1 megapixel live view sensor, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratio, AF assist lamp, ISO100 - 3200, 3fps shooting, 3.0" 3:2 aspect 460k pixel screen, dust reduction, and built in flash. Compared to the Olympus E-P1 - It lacks the in body image stablisation, and instead relies on optical IS in the lens. The camera is available in Black, Silver, Red and White, for £619 with kit lens, or £449 body only.

"The new Lumix GF1 departs from the mini-DSLR-styling of the earlier G1 and GH1, instead adopting a relatively compact form factor. Like the Olympus E-P1 before it, the GF1 therefore delivers the combination of large sensor, interchangeable lenses and portability which enthusiasts have been requesting for years. It may still be fairly chunky compared to a typical compact, but is considerably smaller and lighter than a DSLR, especially when fitted with a thin pancake prime lens, like Panasonic’s 20mm f1.7 model."

Read Panasonic Lumix GF1 Reviews: Digital Camera Info, Trusted Reviews, TOP Part I, TOP Part II, ByThom, DPExpert, DPExpert GF1 and E-P1, ePhotoZine, The Online Photographer, DPReview, DCResource, Luminous Landscape, HardwareZone, Which43.com, Previews: Davids Simple Photography Hands On, Pocket Lint, DPNow, Links: Read the full GF1 Press Release, Related: Why I love Micro FourThirds (TOP).

Panasonic Lumix FS7 Review Online!

We've just published our review of the new Panasonic Lumix FS7 - a compact 10 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, 2.7" screen and 360 shot lithium ion battery. The camera is available in black, silver, and pink for £115:

Read our Panasonic Lumix FS7 Review
View our Panasonic Lumix FS7 Sample Photo Gallery

Read more Panasonic Lumix FS7 Reviews: Cameras.co.uk, Trusted Reviews

Panasonic Lumix FP8 Review

Cameras.co.uk has reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FP8 - the new ultra compact camera features a 28mm wide angle 4.6x optical zoom lens (28 - 128mm), and new Power Optical Image Stabilisation (O.I.S.), a 2.7" screen, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 12 megapixel sensor, ultra high-speed start-up of approx. 0.95 seconds, and LED Illumination Button. The camera is available in silver, black, and red for £189.

"The Panasonic Lumix DMC FP8 is a 12 megapixel, pocket camera. One of the big attractions for me is the speedy response of the Lumix DMC FP8. It is lightening fast to turn on and there is little delay between pressing the shutter button and the picture being taken. Key features include image stabilisation and High Definition movies. You can zoom in and out while shooting a movie too. There is a 4.6x, wide able lens. Zoom can be increased to 9.1x when shooting at lower resolutions."

Panasonic Lumix GF1 M43 DSLR Review

ByThom has reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro Four Thirds DSLR - the camera features a 12.1 megapixel live view sensor, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratio, AF assist lamp, ISO100 - 3200, 3fps shooting, 3.0" 3:2 aspect 460k pixel screen, dust reduction, and built in flash. Compared to the Olympus E-P1 - It lacks the in body image stablisation, and instead relies on optical IS in the lens. The camera is available in Black, Silver, Red and White, for £699 with kit lens, or £449 body only.

"I was quite happy to see Panasonic develop the GF1. On paper it looked like a perfect bridge between the LX3 and the G1/G1h siblings. Moreover, my biggest issue with the Olympus was autofocus performance, and Panasonic seems to have figured out contrast autofocus better than the rest of the pack. Thus, My hope was that I'd just get a "fixed" E-P1. Unfortunately, that's not exactly what I got."

Read Panasonic Lumix GF1 Reviews: DPExpert, DPExpert GF1 and E-P1, ePhotoZine, The Online Photographer, DPReview, DCResource, Luminous Landscape, HardwareZone, Which43.com, Previews: Davids Simple Photography Hands On, Pocket Lint, DPNow, Links: Read the full GF1 Press Release, Related: Why I love Micro FourThirds (TOP).

Panasonic Lumix FS7 Sample Photo Gallery

We've published sample photos from the have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FS7 - a compact 10 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, 2.7" screen and lithium ion battery. The camera is available in black, silver, and pink for £119:

View our Panasonic Lumix FS7 Sample Photo Gallery

Read more Panasonic Lumix FS7 Reviews: Cameras.co.uk, Trusted Reviews

Panasonic Lumix GF1 M43 DSLR Review

The Online Photographer has reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro Four Thirds DSLR - the camera features a 12.1 megapixel live view sensor, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratio, AF assist lamp, ISO100 - 3200, 3fps shooting, 3.0" 3:2 aspect 460k pixel screen, dust reduction, and built in flash. Compared to the Olympus E-P1 - It lacks the in body image stablisation, and instead relies on optical IS in the lens. The camera is available in Black, Silver, Red and White, for £729 with kit lens, or £499 body only.

"The GF1 is "pocketable" the way the Canon G10 or Olympus E-P1 is—you have to have big pockets like maybe those in a sport jacket. Better yet, a purse works well—even if, for husbands, it isn't your own purse, but is usually nearby. The GF1 isn't much bigger (with the pancake lens) than the Canon G10, and is the smallest camera made with interchangeable lenses and a built in flash."

Read Panasonic Lumix GF1 Reviews: DPReview, DCResource, Luminous Landscape, HardwareZone, Which43.com, Previews: Davids Simple Photography Hands On, Pocket Lint, DPNow, Links: Read the full GF1 Press Release, Related: Why I love Micro FourThirds (TOP).

Panasonic Lumix FX550 FX580 Review

DCResource has reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FX550 / FX580 - it features a 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 5x Optical Zoom lens, 3" touch screen, 12 megapixel sensor, HD Motion Pictures and HD Output, intelligent auto mode and manual controls, it is available for £219

"The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 ($399) may look like Just Another Ultra-Compact Camera, but it has two features that most cameras in its class do not. The first is a 3-inch touchscreen LCD display. While many camera manufacturers have touchscreen cameras, the FX580 is somewhat unique in that it doesn't force you to use the touchscreen for everything -- there are "regular" controls too. This, in my opinion, is a big plus."

Read more Panasonic Lumix FX550 FX580 Reviews: DCI, Photography BLOG, Cameras.co.uk

Panasonic Lumix ZX1 ZR1 Review

Cameras.co.uk has reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix ZX1 / ZR1 - the new compact camera features a 25mm wide angle 8x optical zoom lens (25 - 200mm), new Power Optical Image Stabilisation (O.I.S.), ultra high-speed start-up of approx. 1.1 seconds, a 2.7" screen, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 12 megapixel sensor, and face recognition. The camera is available in red, white, blue, black and silver for £219.

"The first thing to strike me about the Lumix DMC ZX1 was how quick it was to turn on and take the first picture. On top of that key features include the ability to shoot High Definition movies, image stabilisation and a travel mode that helps you to organize any photos you take by destination, date and world time."

Panasonic Lumix ZX1 Previews: DPNow

Panasonic Lumix GF1 M43 DSLR Review

DCResource have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro Four Thirds DSLR - the camera features a 12.1 megapixel live view sensor, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratio, AF assist lamp, ISO100 - 3200, 3fps shooting, 3.0" 3:2 aspect 460k pixel screen, dust reduction, and built in flash. Compared to the Olympus E-P1 - It lacks the in body image stablisation, and instead relies on optical IS in the lens. The camera is available in Black, Silver, Red and White, for £729 with kit lens, or £499 body only.

"Overall, I was really happy with the quality of the photos produced by the Lumix DMC-GF1. Exposure was generally accurate, and the camera kept highlight clipping to a minimum. Colors were pleasing, though I might crank up the saturation a notch just to give things a little more "punch"."

Read Panasonic Lumix GF1 Reviews: Luminous Landscape, HardwareZone, Which43.com, Previews: Davids Simple Photography Hands On, Pocket Lint, DPNow, Links: Read the full GF1 Press Release, Related: Why I love Micro FourThirds (TOP).

Panasonic Lumix GH1 DSLR Review

PhotographyBay have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 - an update to the G1 - it adds HD-video recording at 1920 × 1080 at 24fps to the 12 megapixel live view micro four thirds camera, it also features a new lens specifically designed for HD video recording. The Panasonic GH1 is available from Amazon UK

"I was really pleased with the GH1 as a fun and capable alternative to a DSLR. It’s certainly not a camera for everyone; however, it’s a camera anyone can pick up and start using. If all the buttons are too intimidating, it’s easy to pick the GH1 up, set it to Auto mode and start shooting. Users wanting to move up from a point and shoot camera to something with better image quality will instantly benefit from the GH1’s larger sensor."

Panasonic Lumix GH1 Previews: DCResource, Cameralabs, Serious Compacts, Photography BLOG, Luminous Landscape, Imaging Resource, DPReview, Gizmodo, Engadget, Philip Bloom, ImagingInsider, DCI, Cameralabs, DPReview

Panasonic Lumix FS25 Review

Cameras.co.uk have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FS25 - it features a 29mm Wide-angle 5x Optical Zoom lens, 3" screen, 12 megapixel sensor, and intelligent auto mode, and is available for £165:

"Despite the recent economic turmoil and increases in photography equipment prices, the Panasonic FS25 is the same price at launch as the previous FS20 model (at least at the time of writing). Therefore it again represents great value, offering many of the stand-out features of the premium FX series at a lower introductory price point."

Read more Panasonic Lumix FS25 Reviews: Cameralabs, Photography BLOG

Panasonic Lumix GF1 M43 DSLR Review

Luminous Landscape have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro Four Thirds DSLR - the camera features a 12.1 megapixel live view sensor, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratio, AF assist lamp, ISO100 - 3200, 3fps shooting, 3.0" 3:2 aspect 460k pixel screen, dust reduction, and built in flash. Compared to the Olympus E-P1 - It lacks the in body image stablisation, and instead relies on optical IS in the lens. The camera is available in Black, Silver, Red and White, for £729 with kit lens, or £499 body only.

"No sooner had the Olympus EP-1 been introduced than Panasonic announced the GF1, a direct competitor, though it would be some months till it would actually become available. The GF1 trumps the EP-1 in several areas, including much superior autofocus, a much higher resolution rear LCD, superior menu interface, and the availability of an optional electronic viewfinder."

Read Panasonic Lumix GF1 Reviews: HardwareZone, Which43.com, Previews: Davids Simple Photography Hands On, Pocket Lint, DPNow, Links: Read the full GF1 Press Release, Related: Why I love Micro FourThirds (TOP).

Which43.com - Compares the GF1 and E-P1

Which43.com is a new blog about the new Panasonic Lumix GF1 and Olympus PEN E-P1 Micro Four Thirds cameras and compares features, lenses, plus more. The Panasonic GF1 is available for £714 with kit lens, while the Olympus PEN E-P1 is available for £630 with kit lens.

"The Olympus 17mm f2.8. Contrast-wise it’s a little bit flat, it’s really not that sharp and it has quite a bit of distortion. However, it gives a great field of view that is both narrow enough to be intimate yet wide enough to allow busier compositions. Thankfully, RAW files stand up to a good bit of prodding, so you can still get some impressive results out of it. For day-to-day snapshots, I prefer it over the 20mm f1.7."

Read our Olympus PEN E-P1 Review
View our Olympus PEN E-P1 Sample Photo Gallery
Olympus PEN E-P1 Unboxed at Recently Reviewed

Read more on the Panasonic Lumix GF1: Panasonic Lumix GF1 Reviews
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Panasonic Lumix FZ35 FZ38 Review

Cameralabs have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FZ35 / FZ38 - the new camera features a 27mm wide angle 18x optical zoom lens (27 - 486mm), new Power Optical Image Stabilisation (O.I.S.), ultra high-speed start-up of approx. 1.2 seconds, a 2.7" screen, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 12 megapixel sensor, and manual operation. The camera will be available in black from September, for £265.

"The optical range of course remains the highlight here, and even though Panasonic has now become the ‘shortest’ super-zoom in the current pack, it remains extremely flexible in use. It starts with decent 27mm wide-angle coverage, and 18x later ends up at an equivalent of 486mm. Sure, that’s shorter than the industry-leading 26x range (26-676mm) of the Olympus SP-590UZ, but 486mm is still very serious telephoto and we never found any situations where it wasn’t long enough."

Read Panasonic Lumix FZ35 / FZ38 Reviews: DPExpert, Photography BLOG, Trusted Reviews

Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro 43rds Review

HardwareZone have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro Four Thirds DSLR - the camera features a 12.1 megapixel live view sensor, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratio, AF assist lamp, ISO100 - 3200, 3fps shooting, 3.0" 3:2 aspect 460k pixel screen, dust reduction, and built in flash. Compared to the Olympus E-P1 - It lacks the in body image stablisation, and instead relies on optical IS in the lens. The camera will be available in Black, Silver, Red and White, for $900 / £816 with lens, or £549 body only.

"The Panasonic Lumix GF1 is a joy of a camera to shoot with. It gave us better shots than we could hope for with any compact, at an acceptable trade-off between size and convenience. It's dead-easy to use, with Panasonic's intelligent iA (Intelligent Auto) mode for point and shoot situations, and full manual settings for finer control."

Read Panasonic Lumix GF1 Reviews, Previews: Davids Simple Photography Hands On, Pocket Lint, DPNow, Links: Read the full GF1 Press Release, Related: Why I love Micro FourThirds (TOP).

Panasonic Lumix FT1 TS1 Review

Gizmodo have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FT1 / TS1 - the FT1 is a Water Proof 3.0m, Shock Proof 1.5m and Dust Proof camera it features a 28mm Wide-angle 4.6x Optical Zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 2.7" screen, 12 megapixel sensor, HD Motion Pictures and HD Output, and intelligent auto mode. The FT1 is available for £239:

"The photos were among the best in low light, high ISO and daylight. There was a simple beach/surf macro mode which worked well enough. Colors were accurate, and I only noticed a slight distortion around the edges while zoomed out. (Many periscoping internal zoom cameras have this issue.) The lens went pretty wide at a 28mm equivalent and the zoom was almost top of the class at 128mm."

Read more Panasonic Lumix FT1 / TS1 Reviews: DPReview, Imaging Resource / Group Test, DPInterface, Click for more pictures of the Panasonic Lumix FT1.

Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro DSLR Announced

Panasonic has announced the new Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro Four Thirds DSLR - the camera features a 12.1 megapixel live view sensor, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratio, AF assist lamp, ISO100 - 3200, 3fps shooting, 3.0" 3:2 aspect 460k pixel screen, dust reduction, and built in flash. Compared to the Olympus E-P1 - It lacks the in body image stablisation, and instead relies on optical IS in the lens. The camera will be available in Black, Silver, Red and White, for $900 / £816 with lens, or £549 body only.

Panasonic have also announced two new lenses: a new LUMIX G 20 mm / F1.7 ASPH. Lens and LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45 mm / F2.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. Lens. The camera will also be available with an electronic viewfinder.

"Panasonic today announced the newest addition to its LUMIX G Micro System line-up of advanced digital interchangeable lens system cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. The new LUMIX DMC-GF1 debuts as the world’s smallest and lightest system camera with built-in flash*. The DMC-GF1 features an elegant, compact flat body and combines great performance with ultimate operating and shooting ease. Furthermore, it effectively optimizes the advantages of a system camera to assure outstanding image quality. The new camera is capable of recording vivid still shots, as well as smooth, beautiful motion pictures. It also features the advanced AVCHD Lite movie for recording extended HD movies, networking with other AV devices and recording in the Motion JPEG format for greater compatibility with PCs."

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More Panasonic Lumix GF1 Links: Photography BLOG Preview, Sample Photos, DPReview Preview, DCResource Preview.

The DMC-GF1 comes with unique functions that include exposure meter and shutter speed preview through the live view. A number of accessories, including the Live View Finder that provides full-time live view, makes photography a lot more fun, while expanding the user's artistic capabilities. The camera comes in three attractive body colors: true black, active red, and sleek silver. Experienced photographers will find the GF1 an ideal everyday camera, while those new to system cameras will see that it gives them the potential to explore realms of photography far beyond the limits of compact cameras.

The DMC-GF1 does not contain the pentaprism found on other standard interchangeable lens cameras. This mirror-less structure allows for an extremely thin neo-classic body design and significantly reduces the size of the G1 by 35% and its weight by 26%. Despite its size, the GF1 comes equipped with a built-in flash and boasts a large, 3.0-inch Intelligent LCD with a wide viewing angle and full 460,000-dot resolution. The Intelligent LCD offers extremely fine, automatic backlight control in combination with high resolution for outstanding viewing in sunny outdoor or dim indoor situations.

Panasonic has succeeded in raising the level of image quality for all LUMIX G Micro System cameras to rival or even surpass that of D-SLR cameras. The 4/3-type 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor in the GF1 offers the best of both worlds - the superior image quality of a CCD sensor, and the lower power consumption of a CMOS sensor. It can deliver up to 60 frames-per-second Full-time Live View images, while reproducing images with fine detail and rich gradation. The sophisticated LSI (Venus Engine HD) separates chromatic noise from luminance noise and applies noise reduction to each, so users can capture beautiful images, even when shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels.

The DMC-GF1 also features My Colour mode with a total of seven preset effects – Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, and Silhouette while inheriting the previous Custom mode that lets users manually set the colour, brightness and saturation levels. With the Live View function, users can see how these settings will affect the photo even before they shoot.

The DMC-GF1 can record 1280 x 720 high-definition motion picture in AVCHD Lite that features long recording time and high compatibility with audio-visual equipment. The action starts at a press of a button while most of the settings for photo recording are managed. Movie recording formats include HD Motion JPEG in 1280 x 720, QVGA, VGA and WVGA. Beginners can record excellent movies, because the popular iA (Intelligent Auto) is also available for motion image recording. Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) helps prevent handshake when using high-powered zoom, while Face Detection automatically detects a face in the frame and adjusts focus, exposure, contrast, and skin complexion so it always turns out beautifully. Intelligent Exposure continually checks the ambient light level and adjusts the exposure setting as conditions change. Finally, Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches between Normal, Portrait, Macro, Scenery, and Low Light modes according to the situation to optimize visual quality.

The contrast AF system in the DMC-GF1 features the industry’s high-speed (approx. 0.3 sec with a Lumix G standard zoom lens H-FS014045.) Users can choose from multiple-area AF with up to 23 focus areas, 1-area AF with a selectable focus area, Face Detection, and AF Tracking. The DMC-GF1 also has a Quick AF function that begins focusing as soon as the user aims the camera to enable quicker focusing. Continuous AF keeps the subject in focus at all times.

The DMC-GF1 has advanced functions that will satisfy experienced photographers and yet is easy for beginners to use, thanks to its improved iA mode. With Face Recognition*, up to six faces can be registered, and up to three can be simultaneously recognized to show their names once registered. When the familiar face appears in the frame again, the camera displays the name of that person and prioritizes focus and exposure so that the face is bright and in sharp focus. In addition to these advanced functions, the iA mode includes fundamental functions users need in a good digital still camera, including MEGA O.I.S., which helps prevent blurring from hand-shake, and Intelligent ISO Control, which reduces motion blur by adjusting the ISO sensitivity if the subject moves as the shot is taken. Intelligent Exposure optimizes the exposure for each part of an image to prevent blocked shadows and blown highlights and ensure that gradation and details are reproduced beautifully. It now features an automatic backlight compensation function that activates whenever the camera detects that the subject is in backlight. Intelligent Scene Selector automatically detects the four most common shooting situations - Portrait, Scenery, Close-up and Low-light - and switches to the appropriate Scene mode. The user can activate all of these functions simply by selecting iA mode.

Panasonic Lumix TZ6 ZS1 Review

TracyandMatt.co.uk have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix TZ6 (aka ZS1) - it features a 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 12x Optical Zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 2.7" screen, 10 megapixel sensor, WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps video, and intelligent auto mode. The TZ6 is available for £193.

"The Panasonic Lumix TZ6 is a brilliant Zoom camera. The picture quality is brilliant and it takes pretty good video footage too. Being able to use the zoom when recording video is a definite plus."

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Read more Panasonic Lumix TZ6 (ZS1) Reviews: Photography BLOG, TestFreaks

Panasonic Lumix FX40 / FX48 Review

Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FX40 / FX48 - it features a 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 5x Optical Zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, 2.5" screen, 12 megapixel sensor, HD video (720p, 30fps), HD Output, and intelligent auto mode. It's available in silver, red and black for £197, and takes SD memory cards.

"Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FX48 is a decent little 12-megapixel model. The iAuto exposure mode will allow anyone to pick this camera up and start capturing usable photos. While the FX48 offers some very appealing features, great HD video mode, and a nice wide lens, its image quality and performance results are not quite up to par with other models in this price range."

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Read more Panasonic Lumix FX40 / FX48 Reviews: Photography BLOG, Cameras.co.uk

Panasonic Lumix FZ35 FZ38 Announced

Panasonic has announced the new Panasonic Lumix FZ35 / FZ38 - the new camera features a 27mm wide angle 18x optical zoom lens (27 - 486mm), new Power Optical Image Stabilisation (O.I.S.), ultra high-speed start-up of approx. 1.2 seconds, a 2.7" screen, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 12 megapixel sensor, and manual operation. The camera will be available in black from September, for £269.

"Panasonic Lumix cameras go from strength to strength with technological advancements designed to offer the ultimate in picture performance and convenience. Panasonic’s new DMC-ZX1 is the latest addition to the award winning Lumix range of cameras. A younger, sister product to the highly regarded TZ series, the ZX1 offers even further compactness whilst also boasting a powerful 8x optical zoom."

Read Panasonic Lumix FZ35 / FZ38 Reviews: Photography BLOG, Trusted Reviews

Panasonic Lumix ZX1 ZR1 Announced

Panasonic has announced the new Panasonic Lumix ZX1 / ZR1 - the new compact camera features a 25mm wide angle 8x optical zoom lens (25 - 200mm), new Power Optical Image Stabilisation (O.I.S.), ultra high-speed start-up of approx. 1.1 seconds, a 2.7" screen, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 12 megapixel sensor, and face recognition. The camera is available in red, white, blue, black and silver for £219.

"Panasonic Lumix cameras go from strength to strength with technological advancements designed to offer the ultimate in picture performance and convenience. Panasonic’s new DMC-ZX1 is the latest addition to the award winning Lumix range of cameras. A younger, sister product to the highly regarded TZ series, the ZX1 offers even further compactness whilst also boasting a powerful 8x optical zoom."

Panasonic Lumix ZX1 Previews: DPNow

Panasonic Lumix FP8 Announced

Panasonic has announced the new Panasonic Lumix FP8 - the new ultra compact camera features a 28mm wide angle 4.6x optical zoom lens (28 - 128mm), and new Power Optical Image Stabilisation (O.I.S.), a 2.7" screen, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 12 megapixel sensor, ultra high-speed start-up of approx. 0.95 seconds, and LED Illumination Button. The camera is available in silver, black, and red for £199.

"Panasonic is pleased to announce the introduction of the DMC-FP8, heralding a new style of Lumix camera. Boasting a futuristic-design the new addition has a stylish flat body built of high-quality aluminium, providing an attractive design for the camera's rear surface – the part most frequently seen by the user. To further add to its appeal, the FP8 features a blue LED cursor button, adding elegance to the design each time they are pressed. The DMC-FP8 features a high-quality, 12.1-megapixel, 28mm, 4.6x Leica DC lens with folding optics (1), as well as being equipped with many of the features Lumix cameras are renowned for, such as iA and Power 0.I.S. The DMC FP8 is a stunning all round camera that features both style and quality."

Panasonic Lumix FX60 FX65 Announced

Panasonic has announced the new Panasonic Lumix FX60 / FX65 - the ultra compact camera features a 25mm wide angle 5x optical zoom lens (25 - 125mm), and new Power Optical Image Stabilisation (O.I.S.), a 2.7" screen, HD 720p Video at 30fps, high-speed start-up of 1.1 seconds, and 12 megapixel sensor. The camera is available in silver, black, violet, and blue for £199.

"25mm Wide-angle LEICA DC Lens in a Sleek, Slim Body and Advanced iA Mode with POWER O.I.S. - POWER O.I.S. is about twice as effective as MEGA O.I.S. at reducing low-frequency vibration-caused blur when pressing the shutter button or shooting with a slow shutter speed. So you can take beautiful night shots without blurring. Activating POWER O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Face Detection AF/AE with Face Recognition, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent Exposure and AF Tracking, the camera does all the work in the iA Mode. Face Recognition function recognizes registered persons' faces and optimizes the focus and exposure settings."

Panasonic Lumix FX40 Review

Cameras.co.uk have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FX40 / FX48 - it features a 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 5x Optical Zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, 2.5" screen, 12 megapixel sensor, HD video (720p, 30fps), HD Output, and intelligent auto mode. It's available in silver, red and black for £207, and takes SD memory cards.

"The Panasonic Lumix DMC FX40 takes bright colourful pictures. I found the pictures could start to soften round the edges and is likely to start to show as you make larger prints. Aside from that point I like the features and ease of use the camera offers."

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This weeks best deals on Amazon UK

This week the Panasonic Lumix LZ10 is on special offer priced at £99 from Amazon UK and is quite a feature packed camera with more zoom than normal, and a slightly wide angle lens - it has a 10 megapixel sensor, wide-angle 30mm 5x optical zoom lens, and 2.5" screen. Here's some of the other best sellers on Amazon UK this week:

1- Panasonic Lumix TZ7 - Compact 10mp, 12x zoom, 3" screen, £271
2 - Sony Cybershot S950 - 10mp, 4x zoom, 2.7", £99
3 - Nikon D40 DSLR - 6mp, kit lens, cheapest Nikon DSLR, £279
4 - Canon IXUS 85 IS - 10mp, 3x optical zoom, 2.5" screen, £145
5 - Panasonic Lumix TZ6 - (Reviewed here) - Pocket Zoom, 10mp, 12x zoom, £220

Panasonic Lumix TZ6 (ZS1) Review Online!

We've just published our review of the new Panasonic Lumix TZ6 (aka ZS1) - it features a 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 12x Optical Zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 2.7" screen, 10 megapixel sensor, WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps video, and intelligent auto mode. The TZ6 is available for £219.

"The Panasonic TZ6 improves on a few key areas, and makes an impressive camera even better, the camera now offers an even wider 12x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, all in the same compact body and it will still fit in your pocket. Image quality is excellent, with lower noise than the TZ5 and excellent detail."

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Read more Panasonic Lumix TZ6 (ZS1) Reviews: Photography BLOG, TestFreaks

Panasonic Lumix TZ6 (ZS1) Sample Photos

We've just published sample photos from the new Panasonic Lumix TZ6 - it features a 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 12x Optical Zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 2.7" screen, 10 megapixel sensor, WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps video, and intelligent auto mode. The TZ6 is available for £219.

View our Panasonic Lumix TZ6 Sample Photos

Panasonic Lumix TZ7 (ZS3) Review

DPExpert have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix TZ7 - it features a 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 12x Optical Zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 3" screen, 12 megapixel sensor, HD Movie Recording in AVCHD Lite with Dolby Stereo Digital Creator, and intelligent auto mode. The Panasonic Lumix TZ7 is available for £333.

"In the meantime we took the camera to the Zoo to try out its AVCHD [that is high definition video] capabilities. We were impressed. It’s impossible to give a real idea of what the camera can do on this blog site, but this little clip gives some indication of the accuracy of focus and exposure and shows the remarkable resolution of the video mode. The TZ7 takes the “hybrid” concept onto a new plane."

Read more Panasonic Lumix TZ7 Reviews: Cameralabs, DCResource, Photography BLOG, Trusted Reviews, Previews: DPExpert

Panasonic Lumix FX40 Review Online!

We've just published our review of the new Panasonic Lumix FX40 / FX48 - it features a 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 5x Optical Zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, 2.5" screen, 12 megapixel sensor, HD video (720p, 30fps), HD Output, and intelligent auto mode. It's available in silver, red and black for £249, and takes SD memory cards.

"Panasonic have taken an already winning formula, and tweaked it, with more megapixels, all packed into the same ultra compact and stylish body. Even with more pixels, image quality is still excellent, and noise is average, with very good detail."

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Panasonic Lumix FX40 Sample Photos

We've just uploaded sample photos from the new Panasonic Lumix FX40 - it features a 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 5x Optical Zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, 2.5" screen, 12 megapixel sensor, HD video (720p, 30fps), HD Output, and intelligent auto mode. It's available in silver, red and black for £240, and takes SD memory cards.

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Panasonic Lumix FT1 Hands On

We had a look at the new Panasonic Lumix FT1 at the Gadget Show Live - the FT1 is a Water Proof 3.0m, Shock Proof 1.5m and Dust Proof camera it features a 28mm Wide-angle 4.6x Optical Zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 2.7" screen, 12 megapixel sensor, HD Motion Pictures and HD Output, and intelligent auto mode. The FT1 is available for £260:

"Catering for those looking for a versatile and durable camera that can confidentially take action shots under pressure, Panasonic is pleased to introduce the DMC-FT1. Tested with the same standards used to assess Panasonic’s acclaimed TOUGHBOOK series computers, the FT1 is shockproof, waterproof and dustproof with the capability to record high-definition movie in AVCHD Lite – the FT1 is streets ahead of its competitors. Featuring a 28mm wide angle lens, 4.6 x optical zoom and iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, this versatile camera lets you capture your special moments on the move."

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Panasonic Lumix G1 DSLR Review

DPInterface have reviewed the new Panasonic G1 Micro Digital SLR - based on the micro four thirds system - It features Full-time Live View both for LCD and LVF, 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor, new smaller LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm MEGA O.I.S. lens, Dust reduction system and tilting 3" screen. It will also be available in three colours for £549

"The Panasonic Lumix G1 is “the world’s smallest” interchangeable lens camera at the moment. It works like a digital SLR, takes pictures like a digital SLR, is as expandable as a digital SLR… but it takes away the mirror box (and thus the optical viewfinder) so it can be small and quiet. Despite the “world’s smallest” claim being true, the G1 isn’t exactly what you’d call tiny or pocketable. Rather, it’s just slightly smaller than most other digital SLRs of its class (entry-level ones)."

Read more Panasonic Lumix G1 Reviews: Photoxels.com, DPReview, Trusted Reviews, Luminous Landscape, Photography BLOG, Gizmodo, Digital Camera Info, Imaging Resource, DCResource, Previews: Panasonic Lumix G1 at Photokina

Panasonic Lumix GH1 DSLR Announced

Panasonic have announced the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 - an update to the G1 - it adds HD-video recording at 1920 × 1080 at 24fps to the 12 megapixel live view micro four thirds camera, it also features a new lens specifically designed for HD video recording:

"The DMC-GH1 is not just a high performance still picture camera. Amazingly it can record Full-HD movies at 1080/24p or smooth HD movies at 720/60p in AVCHD with a continuous AF function. It also features a stereo microphone, featuring Dolby Digital Stereo Creator to record high quality audio. Just press the 'one touch' Motion Picture button, and shooting begins. In the unique Creative Movie mode, the shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted. When the DMC-GH1 is connected to a Panasonic VIERA via an optional mini HDMI cable, the TV's remote control unit can be used to enjoy playing back with a greater convenience."

Panasonic Lumix GH1 Previews: Cameralabs, DPReview

Panasonic Lumix G1 Digital SLR Review

Photoxels.com have reviewed the new Panasonic G1 Micro Digital SLR - based on the micro four thirds system - It features Full-time Live View both for LCD and LVF, 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor, new smaller LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm MEGA O.I.S. lens, Dust reduction system and tilting 3" screen. It will also be available in three colours for £525

"The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 has turned the DSLR world on its head with the first mirror-less Digital Interchangeable Lens camera that provides pretty much most, if not all, the features serious and advanced photographers have come to expect from a DSLR and, in addition, throw in practical features from the point-and-shoot world that DSLRs are now starting to incorporate. The G1 is both fast, precise and a pleasure to use, featuring Live View the way it is supposed to work."

Read more Panasonic Lumix G1 Reviews: DPReview, Trusted Reviews, Luminous Landscape, Photography BLOG, Gizmodo, Digital Camera Info, Imaging Resource, DCResource, Previews: Panasonic Lumix G1 at Photokina

Panasonic Lumix FS25 Review

Photography BLOG have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FS25 - it features a 29mm Wide-angle 5x Optical Zoom lens, 3" screen, 12 megapixel sensor, and intelligent auto mode:

"Despite the recent economic turmoil and increases in photography equipment prices, the Panasonic FS25 is the same price at launch as the previous FS20 model (at least at the time of writing). Therefore it again represents great value, offering many of the stand-out features of the premium FX series at a lower introductory price point."

Panasonic Lumix FS7 Review

Trusted Reviews have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FS7 - a compact 10 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, 2.7" screen and lithium ion battery. The camera will be available in black, silver, and pink from February:

"Panasonic has a well-earned reputation for making very good but very expensive high-performance compacts, but with the FS7 it has proven that it can bring the same level of quality to the mid-price market. It offers superb build quality, stylish and ergonomic design, ease of use and acceptably quick performance, combined with excellent image quality. If you are looking for a sub-£200 ultra-compact, then the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 should be near the top of your shortlist."

Panasonic Lumix LS80 Review

DPInterface have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-LS80 - a budget 8 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens with Mega Optical Image Stabilisation, ISO upto 1600, and a 2.5" screen. The camera is available for £75

"The Panasonic Lumix LS80 is a basic entry-level camera with 8 megapixels, 3X optical zoom and a 2.5 inch LCD. The LCD is very usable and the lens which starts at 33 mm is a small but useful plus. The LS80’s plastic build is not flimsy but I did find that memory card door not very sturdy and it doesn’t open up wide, making it hard to swap memory cards. There’s no speaker here either, means you can record movies with sound but only hear it later on your computer."

Read more Panasonic Lumix LS80 Reviews: Cameras.co.uk

Panasonic Lumix LX3 Review

Cameras.co.uk have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX3 - the camera features a F2.0 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens (24 - 60mm), optical image stabilisation, a larger 10 megapixel sensor with higher sensitivity, ISO3200 at Full Resolution, Full Manual Operation, HD Motion Images and HD Output, and a 3.0-inch screen. The Panasonic LX3 is available for £327

"The Panasonic DMC LX3 gives you that bit of extra all round quality. It compares well with other cameras in its niche. Panasonic have included some nice touches in the design. If you are looking for a camera with an ultra wide angle lens then this is a very good choice."

Read more Panasonic Lumic LX3 Reviews: DPInterface, DPExpert, Ryan Brenizer, Trusted Reviews, DPReview, Imaging Resource, Luminous Landscape, DCResource, Laurence Kim, CameraLabs, LX3 at Photokina 2008, PhotoReview, Digital Camera Info, Lawrence Ripsher, Photography BLOG, TestFreaks.co.uk

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37 Review

DPInterface have reviewed the new ultra compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37 - and update to the FX35 - key features are a 25mm Ultra-Wide-Angle* 5x Optical Zoom Lens (*35mm equivalent: 25-125mm), in Sleek, Super-Slim Profile, 10.1-megapixel sensor, Featuring Advanced Intelligent Auto Mode, Mega optical image stabilisation, 1280 x 720p motion video at 30 fps, and a 2.5" screen. The DMC-FX37 is available in silver, black and brown for £177

"The Panasonic Lumix FX37 is a very capable and very small digital camera with 10 megapixels, an ultra-wide 5X zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD. I would say the FX37 has an advantage over the competition with its 5X zoom lens that starts at 25 mm. If you like snapping landscapes, big group shots or “self portraits” with mates in the pub, then don’t underestimate the potential of this lens."

Read more Panasonic Lumix FX37 Reviews: Cameras.co.uk, Trusted Reviews, Previews: FX37 at Photoxels

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 Announced

Panasonic have announced the new Panasonic Lumix TZ7 - it features a 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 12x Optical Zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 3" screen, 12 megapixel sensor, HD Movie Recording in AVCHD Lite with Dolby Stereo Digital Creator, and intelligent auto mode. The Panasonic Lumix TZ7 is available from Amazon UK.

"Panasonic Lumix cameras go from strength to strength with technological advancements designed to offer the ultimate in picture performance and user convenience. Building on its digital still camera achievements, Panasonic presents a completely new photography concept – in the form of the new DMC-TZ7 hybrid camera. Offering all of the features that Panasonic’s multiple award winning TZ range of cameras is renowned for – including a remarkable 12x optical zoom in a compact, stylish body and 25mm ultra wide angle lens – the TZ7 goes one step further to offer AVCHD Lite motion picture recording, making the TZ7 a truly versatile proposition."

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6 Announced

Panasonic have announced the new Panasonic Lumix TZ6 - it features a 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 12x Optical Zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 2.7" screen, 10 megapixel sensor, WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps video, and intelligent auto mode. The TZ6 is available for £266:

"Panasonic’s new DMC-TZ6 is the latest addition to the award winning Lumix TZ family of digital cameras, which is renowned for packaging a remarkable 12x optical zoom in a compact, stylish body as well as featuring a 25mm ultra wide angle lens for wide angle shooting. Successor to the hugely popular DMC-TZ5, the TZ6 is set to be a firm favourite."

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1 Announced

Panasonic have announced the new Panasonic Lumix FT1 - a Water Proof 3.0m, Shock Proof 1.5m and Dust Proof cameras it features a 28mm Wide-angle 4.6x Optical Zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 2.7" screen, 12 megapixel sensor, HD Motion Pictures and HD Output, and intelligent auto mode. The FT1 will be available from Amazon UK:

"Catering for those looking for a versatile and durable camera that can confidentially take action shots under pressure, Panasonic is pleased to introduce the DMC-FT1. Tested with the same standards used to assess Panasonic’s acclaimed TOUGHBOOK series computers, the FT1 is shockproof, waterproof and dustproof with the capability to record high-definition movie in AVCHD Lite – the FT1 is streets ahead of its competitors. Featuring a 28mm wide angle lens, 4.6 x optical zoom and iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, this versatile camera lets you capture your special moments on the move."

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550 Announced

Panasonic have announced the new Panasonic Lumix FX550 - it features a 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 5x Optical Zoom lens, 3" touch screen, 12 megapixel sensor, HD Motion Pictures and HD Output, and intelligent auto mode, it will be available from Amazon

"Elegantly demonstrating Panasonic’s commitment to excellence, Panasonic’s new DMC-FX550 touch screen interface model includes a whole host of features designed to offer superior image quality and the ultimate in user convenience. Featuring a 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom and popular touch-screen operation on a large 3inch LCD, the new addition proudly joins Panasonic’s Lumix slim and stylish FX series – making Panasonic Lumix a formidable choice whatever your shooting needs!"

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 Announced

Panasonic have announced the new Panasonic Lumix FX40 - it features a 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 5x Optical Zoom lens, 2.5" screen, 12 megapixel sensor, HD Motion Pictures and HD Output, and intelligent auto mode:

"Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new Lumix 12.1-megapixel DMC-FX40 with astonishing 25mm ultra-wide-angle LEICA DC lens and powerful 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 25mm to 125 mm on a 35mm film camera), which captures almost double the viewing space at the same shooting distance compared to ordinary 35mm cameras, resulting in remarkable images with unprecedented width and depth. The world-acclaimed FX series pursues high picture quality and unique features in an urbane, sophisticated profile to which the DMC-FX40 proudly joins."

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Announced

Panasonic have announced the new Panasonic Lumix FS25 - it features a 29mm Wide-angle 5x Optical Zoom lens, 3" screen, 12 megapixel sensor, and intelligent auto mode:

"Part of the highly commended Lumix range of digital still cameras, the 12.1 megapixel DMC-FS25 is stylish, sophisticated and packed with features – whilst remaining committed to ease of use even for beginners. Boasting a 29mm wide angle Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom, Intelligent Auto and a vertical grip for extra comfort– the FS25 is stylish, easy to use and feature packed."

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Review

Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 - an update to the FZ18 - it features a 27mm Wide Angle 18x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 13fps at 3mp, Full Manual Operation, a 10.1 megapixels CCD, ISO1600, and a 2.7" screen. The FZ28 is available for £245

"True to the line, the Panasonic Lumix FZ28 is a good quality digital camera with a long, 18x zoom. Image quality is excellent at wide angle, and only suffers a bit in the corners at telephoto. Most impressive is the Panasonic FZ28's low chromatic aberration at wide angle, as well as the sharp corners, something most long zoom digital cameras cannot achieve."

Read more Panasonic Lumix FZ28 Reviews: Cameralabs, DPExpert, Cameras.co.uk, FZ28 at Photokina, Photography BLOG, Trusted Reviews

Panasonic Lumix LX3 Review

DPInterface have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX3 - the camera features a F2.0 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens (24 - 60mm), optical image stabilisation, a larger 10 megapixel sensor with higher sensitivity, ISO3200 at Full Resolution, Full Manual Operation, HD Motion Images and HD Output, and a 3.0-inch screen. The Panasonic LX3 is available for £399

"The Panasonic Lumix LX3 is a capable prosumer camera that’s got very good image quality traits in almost all respects (Except for some noise and detail issues); thumbs up to Panasonic for tackling the issue of image quality which used to exist a few years back."

Read more Panasonic Lumic LX3 Reviews: DPExpert, Ryan Brenizer, Trusted Reviews, DPReview, Imaging Resource, Luminous Landscape, DCResource, Laurence Kim, CameraLabs, LX3 at Photokina 2008, PhotoReview, Digital Camera Info, Lawrence Ripsher, Photography BLOG, TestFreaks.co.uk

Panasonic Lumix G1 DSLR Review

DPReview have reviewed the new Panasonic G1 Micro Digital SLR - based on the micro four thirds system - It features Full-time Live View both for LCD and LVF, 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor, new smaller LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm MEGA O.I.S. lens, Dust reduction system and tilting 3" screen. It will also be available in three colours for £499

"In use the G1 does indeed offer the ease of use of a compact camera - especially if you stick it on fully automatic and ignore the wealth of options and pages of menus. If you've been using a Panasonic FZ series - or any advanced compact camera - you'll feel right at home with the G1."

Read more Panasonic Lumix G1 Reviews: Trusted Reviews, Luminous Landscape, Photography BLOG, Gizmodo, Digital Camera Info, Imaging Resource, DCResource, Previews: Panasonic Lumix G1 at Photokina

Panasonic Lumix FX150 Review

Photography BLOG have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FX150 - a 14.7 megapixel digital camera - it features a 28mm Wide Angle 3.6x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, Intelligent Auto Mode with AF Tracking, Simple Manual Operation, up to ISO1600 at Full Resolution, and a 2.7" screen. It is available in silver or black for £215.

"A well built (with the exception of the plastic buttons at the rear), competitively priced high-resolution model, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 pulls off the trick of being at once a snapshot camera suitable for all the family to use, and one that also won't have the enthusiast frowning with derision after five minutes. We'd even go so far as to suggest this has to be one of the best options for the more discerning photographer who doesn't want to kart around a DSLR or a more compact bridge camera on nights out or the occasional day trip."

Read our Panasonic Lumix FX150 Review
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Read more Panasonic Lumix FX150 Reviews: DPInterface, Steves Digicams, Cameras.co.uk, Previews: Panasonic FX150 at Photokina.

Panasonic Lumix G1 Digital SLR Review

Trusted Reviews have reviewed the new Panasonic G1 Micro Digital SLR - based on the micro four thirds system - It features Full-time Live View both for LCD and LVF, 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor, new smaller LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm MEGA O.I.S. lens, Dust reduction system and tilting 3" screen. It will also be available in three colours for £499

"The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is a revolutionary camera that delivers on its promise of SLR-like quality in a compact body. Build quality and design are up to Panasonic's usual exemplary standard, and despite its small size the camera handles well. In terms of performance and especially image quality it matches other Four-Thirds system DLSRs."

Read more Panasonic Lumix G1 Reviews: Luminous Landscape, Photography BLOG, Gizmodo, Digital Camera Info, Imaging Resource, DCResource, Previews: Panasonic Lumix G1 at Photokina

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Announced

Panasonic have announced the new Panasonic Lumix FS15 - a compact 12 megapixel digital camera with a wide angle (29mm) 5x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, 2.7" screen and lithium ion battery. The camera will be available in black, silver, and blue from February:

"The DMC-FS15 features a 29mm wide-angle 5x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens (35mm film camera equivalent: 29-145mm). Renowned in the film camera world for its superb performance and compact size, the LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens inherits its outstanding quality and form. The 29mm wide-angle lens can be used to capture groups of people at parties and other indoor scenes, as well as magnificent architectural structures and landscapes. The 5x optical zoom allows you to capture distant subjects without degrading image quality."

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Announced

Panasonic have announced the new Panasonic Lumix FS7 - a compact 10 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, 2.7" screen and lithium ion battery. The camera will be available in black, silver, and pink from February:

"The DMC-FS7 features a 33-132mm f/2.8 bright LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens. This bright, low-distortion lens results in a compact, easy-to-carry camera that delivers beautiful pictures. Equipped with a 4x optical zoom lens (35mm film camera equivalent: 33-132mm) that captures beautiful shots of people or landscapes with 10.1-megapixel full resolution."

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS6 Announced

Panasonic have announced the new Panasonic Lumix FS6 - a compact entry level 8 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, 2.5" screen and lithium ion battery. The camera will be available in black, silver, blue, red and pink from February:

"The DMC-FS6 features a 33-132mm f/2.8 bright LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens. This bright, low-distortion lens results in a compact, easy-to-carry camera that delivers beautiful pictures. Equipped with a 4x optical zoom lens (35mm film camera equivalent: 33-132mm) that captures beautiful shots of people or landscapes with 8.1-megapixel full resolution."

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 Announced

Panasonic have announced the new Panasonic Lumix LS85 - an entry level 8 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, 2.5" screen and AA batteries. The camera will be available in silver and black from February:

"Just press the iA button, aim and shoot. The camera does all the rest, automatically adjusting to the shooting conditions and helping to correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems. iA Mode includes MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) to compensate for hand-shake, Intelligent ISO Control to detect subject movement, Face Detection AF/AE to focus on faces in the frame, and Intelligent Scene Selector to select the optimal scene mode automatically for you."

Best Digital Cameras of 2008

2008 has certainly been an interesting year with literally hundreds of new cameras released - the majority of them all feature the same boring specifications - a standard 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5" screen, and about 8 megapixels - but if you look closely you will find the gems - increasing numbers of cameras now feature a wide angle lens, optical image stabilisation, HD video recording, and extended optical zoom. The best example of this, and in our opinion, the best digital camera of 2008, is...

The Panasonic Lumix TZ5 - it scores highly on all aspects, it offers 9 megapixels, a wide angle 10x optical zoom lens, a large 3" screen, a compact pocketable metal body, and optical image stabilisation, not only that but offers high definition video recording with optical zoom and image stabilisation. This would all be useless unless the camera backed this up with good image quality, and thankfully this camera provides that with good detail and great colour. If you had to buy only one camera this year, or indeed next, then the Panasonic Lumix TZ5 would be our choice. Read our Panasonic Lumix TZ5 Review for more information - the TZ5 is available for £176.

To find out the best digital cameras, camera phones, and prototypes of 2008 continue reading...

Best Budget Digital Camera of 2008:

The Canon Powershot A590 IS - available for £101 - this 8mp camera has it all, great image quality, 4x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, plus manual controls for the budding photographer. Read our Canon Powershot A590 IS Review. For more budget cameras read our Top 5 Best Budget Digital Cameras of 2008.

Runners up: Sony Cybershot W130, Fujifilm FinePix F40fd.

Best Compact Digital Camera of 2008:

The Olympus Mju Stylus 1030SW - available for £213 - this 10 megapixel camera features a wide angle 3.6x optical zoom, a 2.7" LCD screen, it's waterproof, shockproof, dustproof and freezeproof. Read our Olympus Mju Stylus 1030SW Review. For more compact cameras read our Top 5 Best Compact Digital Cameras of 2008.

Runners up: Panasonic Lumix FX150, Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS

Best Ultra Zoom Digital Camera of 2008:

The Panasonic Lumix TZ5 - available for £176 - this 9 megapixel camera features a wide angle 10x optical zoom with image stabilisation, a 3" LCD screen, HD video recording with zoom, and a stylish metal body. It's packed with features and will fit in your pocket. Read our Panasonic Lumix TZ5 Review. For more great ultra zoom cameras have a look at our Top 5 Best Pocket Zoom Cameras of 2008.

Runners up: Canon Powershot SX110 IS, Ricoh R10

Best Digital SLR of 2008:

The Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi - a 12.2 megapixel update to the 400D Digital SLR - features 3.5fps shooting, live view shooting, 9 point AF, 3" screen, SD memory card support, and Canon's dust reduction system. The 450D Body only is priced at £369, the EOS 450D with 18-55mm IS kit is £433. Read our Canon EOS 450D Review. For more great Digital SLRs have a look at the Top 5 Best Budget Digital SLRs of 2008.

Runners up: Olympus EVOLT E-420, Nikon D60

Best Camera Phone of 2008:

Already extremely popular, the Sony Ericsson Cybershot C905 takes 8 megapixel photos, features a real flash, and is available without breaking the bank, and whilst not as good at taking photos as a dedicated digital camera, the Sony C905 could make a useful second camera and shows that camera phones are catching up in quality and usability. Have a look at our sample photos.

Best Prototype of 2008:

Unfortunately this camera system won't be available till next year, but should revolutionise the digital camera market by providing an interchangeable lens camera with the dimensions of a serious compact camera! Of course I'm talking about the Olympus Micro Four Thirds Prototype. Full details can be found here when we had a look at Photokina.

Other great Digital Cameras of 2008:

For the lowest noise in a compact camera and great detail, the Fujifilm FinePix F100fd has to be commended - it takes great 12 megapixel photos, features a wide angle 5x optical zoom lens and has a compact metal body, if only it had full manual controls and a better menu system and it might have been featured above. Read our Fujifilm FinePix F100fd Review, available for £185.

The Canon Powershot SX110 IS - a personal favourite of mine - features a more compact body (compared to the SX100 IS), 9 megapixel sensor, larger 3" screen, 10x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, Face Detection, Face Select & Track, Auto Red-Eye Correction, Motion Detection, 20 shooting modes including Easy Mode, ISO 1600 and is one of the cheapest new Canon's with manual controls. Read our Canon Powershot SX110 IS Review. The SX110 IS is available in silver or black for £175.

It can be confusing trying to decide what camera to buy, but hopefully this list of the best digital cameras of 2008 has helped steer you towards a great camera that will suit you and meet your needs. Here's to happy photographing in 2009! If you would like to see more have a look at our Top Cameras Reviewed or have a look at all of our reviews - you'll find prices, specifications and recommended cameras.

Prosumer Digital Camera Group Review

DPReview have reviewed several prosumer cameras including the Canon SX110 IS, and the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 - the camera features a wide angle 28mm 10x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, 9 megapixel sensor, and 3.0" screen. The camera will be available in March in silver, black, and blue. The TZ5 also features Digital Red-eye Correction, and is available for £175

"The TZ5 ticks so many boxes that you can forgive its rather unimpressive pixel-level image quality - and to be honest you won't even see it in normal prints. The standout feature is the excellent and truly versatile 28-280mm zoom lens, but on its own that wouldn't be enough to win our love; it's the whole package that works so well: the stylish, pocketable casing, the reliable automatic systems, the clean, logical user interface and the keen pricing."

Read our Panasonic Lumix TZ5 Review
View our Panasonic Lumix TZ5 Sample Photo Gallery

Read more Panasonic Lumix TZ5 Reviews: DPInterface, Trusted Reviews, Photography BLOG, DCResource, Digital Camera Review, Cameras.co.uk, PopPhoto, DPReview, Photoxels, Cameralabs

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Review

DPExpert have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX3 - the camera features a F2.0 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens (24 - 60mm), optical image stabilisation, a larger 10 megapixel sensor with higher sensitivity, ISO3200 at Full Resolution, Full Manual Operation, HD Motion Images and HD Output, and a 3.0-inch screen. The Panasonic LX3 is available for £329

"Panasonic deliberately constrained the pixel density on the LX3 to improve picture quality. They chose a limited zoom range in order to increase maximum aperture and resolution. The company has dared to do what serious photographers have been requesting, and they have ignored marketing focus groups. Bravo!"

Read more Panasonic Lumic LX3 Reviews: Ryan Brenizer, Trusted Reviews, DPReview, Imaging Resource, Luminous Landscape, DCResource, Laurence Kim, CameraLabs, LX3 at Photokina 2008, PhotoReview, Digital Camera Info, Lawrence Ripsher, Photography BLOG, TestFreaks.co.uk

Premium Compact Digital Cameras Reviewed

DPReview have reviewed several premium compact digital cameras including the Fuji FinePix F100fd and the new Panasonic Lumix FX150 - a 14.7 megapixel digital camera - it features a 28mm Wide Angle 3.6x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, Intelligent Auto Mode with AF Tracking, Simple Manual Operation, up to ISO1600 at Full Resolution, and a 2.7" screen. It is available in silver or black for £205.

"Panasonic, like Canon, has a compact camera lineup that has been allowed to slowly evolve into a mature, refined range of products with the emphasis far more on useful photographic features and reliable automatic systems than on gadgetry and novelty. The FX150 feels and acts like a camera that was built to take pictures (something you simply can't say about them all), and for the most part it does so pretty well without needing constant supervision."

Read our Panasonic Lumix FX150 Review
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Read more Panasonic Lumix FX150 Reviews: DPInterface, Steves Digicams, Cameras.co.uk, Previews: Panasonic FX150 at Photokina.

Panasonic Lumix FX150 Review

DPInterface have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FX150 - a 14.7 megapixel digital camera - it features a 28mm Wide Angle 3.6x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, Intelligent Auto Mode with AF Tracking, Simple Manual Operation, up to ISO1600 at Full Resolution, and a 2.7" screen. It is available in silver or black for £205.

"Contrary to popular belief, such a high resolution compact camera can still produce very decent pictures. The Panasonic Lumix FX150 took good quality photos up till ISO 400, with the availability of ISO 800 for “just in case” situations. While colors were vivid and pictures were on the sharp side, the camera did suffer from a bit of detail loss at higher ISO settings."

Read our Panasonic Lumix FX150 Review
View our Panasonic Lumix FX150 Sample Photo Gallery

Read more Panasonic Lumix FX150 Reviews: Steves Digicams, Cameras.co.uk, Previews: Panasonic FX150 at Photokina.

Panasonic Lumix FX150 Review On-Line!

We've just published our review of the Panasonic Lumix FX150 - a new 14.7 megapixel digital camera - it features a 28mm Wide Angle 3.6x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, Intelligent Auto Mode with AF Tracking, Simple Manual Operation, up to ISO1600 at Full Resolution, and a 2.7" screen. It is available in silver or black for £205.

"The FX150 offers an excellent wide angle 3.6x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, all in a compact body that will fit in your pocket. Image quality is also very good, and despite more noise than average, detail is very good. The camera provides an abundance of features, and has an impressive 2.7" screen."

Read our Panasonic Lumix FX150 Review
View our Panasonic Lumix FX150 Sample Photo Gallery

Read more Panasonic Lumix FX150 Reviews: Steves Digicams, Cameras.co.uk, Previews: Panasonic FX150 at Photokina.

Panasonic Lumix FX37 Review

Cameras.co.uk have reviewed the new ultra compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37 - and update to the FX35 - key features are a 25mm Ultra-Wide-Angle* 5x Optical Zoom Lens (*35mm equivalent: 25-125mm), in Sleek, Super-Slim Profile, 10.1-megapixel sensor, Featuring Advanced Intelligent Auto Mode, Mega optical image stabilisation, 1280 x 720p motion video at 30 fps, and a 2.5" screen. The DMC-FX37 is available in silver, black and brown for £187

"Picture quality does not hit the usual high standards I am used to seeing from a Panasonic digital camera. That is a shame as other features such as HD quality movies, a wide angle lens, plus ease of use are all positive points."

Read more Panasonic Lumix FX37 Reviews: Trusted Reviews, Previews: FX37 at Photoxels

Panasonic Lumix LX3 Review

Ryan Brenizer has reviewed the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX3 - the camera features a F2.0 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens (24 - 60mm), optical image stabilisation, a larger 10 megapixel sensor with higher sensitivity, ISO3200 at Full Resolution, Full Manual Operation, HD Motion Images and HD Output, and a 3.0-inch screen. The Panasonic LX3 is available for £309

"Low-Light quality: It's no D3 -- in fact, any current DSLR should beat it handily -- but between the fast lens, decent sensor and anti-shake, it does really well for a compact camera." (via 1001noisycameras)

Read more Panasonic Lumic LX3 Reviews: Trusted Reviews, DPReview, Imaging Resource, Luminous Landscape, DCResource, Laurence Kim, CameraLabs, LX3 at Photokina 2008, PhotoReview, Digital Camera Info, Lawrence Ripsher, Photography BLOG, TestFreaks.co.uk

Panasonic Lumix G1 Digital SLR Review

Luminous Landscape have reviewed the new Panasonic G1 Micro Digital SLR - based on the micro four thirds system - It features Full-time Live View both for LCD and LVF, 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor, new smaller LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm MEGA O.I.S. lens, Dust reduction system and tilting 3" screen. It will also be available in three colours for £549

"The Panasonic G1 is an appealing camera. It's small size, light weight, and high image quality come together in a slightly pricey but basically affordable package. Though Lord knows I have enough cameras, I was so taken with the G1's compactness, decent standard lens, and image quality that a body and two lenses are now part of my travel kit for when a regular sized DSLR is just a bit too much weight and bulk, and pocket camera doesn't offer quite enough reach or high ISO sensitivity."

Read more Panasonic Lumix G1 Reviews: Photography BLOG, Gizmodo, Digital Camera Info, Imaging Resource, DCResource, Previews: Panasonic Lumix G1 at Photokina

Panasonic Lumix G1 Digital SLR Review

Photography BLOG have reviewed the new Panasonic G1 Micro Digital SLR - based on the micro four thirds system - It features Full-time Live View both for LCD and LVF, 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor, new smaller LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm MEGA O.I.S. lens, Dust reduction system and tilting 3" screen. It will also be available in three colours for £549

"In terms of image quality, the Panasonic G1 also gets most things right. As you'd expect with the G1 using a regular Four Thirds sensor, the quality is very similar to other Four Thirds cameras that we've reviewed. Chromatic aberrations are kept to a minimum with both kit lenses, colours are accurate when using the default Standard setting."

Read more Panasonic Lumix G1 Reviews: Gizmodo, Digital Camera Info, Imaging Resource, DCResource, Previews: Panasonic Lumix G1 at Photokina

Panasonic Lumix FZ28 Review

Cameralabs have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 - an update to the FZ18 - it features a 27mm Wide Angle 18x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 13fps at 3mp, Full Manual Operation, a 10.1 megapixels CCD, ISO1600, and a 2.7" screen. The FZ28 is available for £225

"The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 represents a fairly minor upgrade over its predecessor, but given that was our favourite super-zoom of 2007, the new model has a great deal going for it. So with the FZ28 you get a compact, lightweight super-zoom camera with 10 Megapixel resolution, a huge 18x optically-stabilised range, HD video recording in the 720p format, support for RAW files, a mid-sized, but good-looking 2.7in screen, manual controls and one of the best fully automatic modes on the market. It’s a lot of camera for the money."

Read more Panasonic Lumix FZ28 Reviews: DPExpert, Cameras.co.uk, FZ28 at Photokina, Photography BLOG, Trusted Reviews

Panasonic Lumix FX150 Sample Photos

We've just published sample photos from the Panasonic Lumix FX150 - a new 14.7 megapixel digital camera - it features a 28mm Wide Angle 3.6x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, Intelligent Auto Mode with AF Tracking, Simple Manual Operation, up to ISO1600 at Full Resolution, and a 2.7" screen. It is available in silver or black for £205.

View our Panasonic Lumix FX150 Sample Photo Gallery

Read more Panasonic Lumix FX150 Reviews: Steves Digicams, Cameras.co.uk, Previews: Panasonic FX150 at Photokina.

Panasonic Lumix G1 Digital SLR Review

Gizmodo have reviewed the new Panasonic G1 Micro Digital SLR - based on the micro four thirds system - It features Full-time Live View both for LCD and LVF, 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor, new smaller LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm MEGA O.I.S. lens, Dust reduction system and tilting 3" screen. It will also be available in three colours for £499

"I am optimistic about Micro Four Thirds, but there's just no reason anyone should buy a G1. Less money could get you a real DSLR that is, for all practical purposes, the same size. The G1's digital viewfinder is excellent, but it's no comparison to looking at the real world as you shoot. Factor in the G1's relatively poor high-ISO performance and tiny lens selection and it's a no brainer."

Read more Panasonic Lumix G1 Reviews: Digital Camera Info, Imaging Resource, DCResource, Previews: Panasonic Lumix G1 at Photokina

Panasonic Lumix G1 DSLR Review

Digital Camera Info have reviewed the new Panasonic G1 Micro Digital SLR - based on the micro four thirds system - It features Full-time Live View both for LCD and LVF, 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor, new smaller LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm MEGA O.I.S. lens, Dust reduction system and tilting 3" screen. It will also be available in three colours for £499

"AAs the very first camera in a substantially new and different format, we're impressed with the Panasonic Lumix G1. The company has successfully conquered the nagging problem of delivering an effective Live View system in an interchangeable-lens camera, and done so in a design that's both compact and comfortable. Image quality results from the lab also earned our respect."

Read more Panasonic Lumix G1 Reviews: Imaging Resource, DCResource, Previews: Panasonic Lumix G1 at Photokina

Panasonic Lumix G1 DSLR Review

Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Panasonic G1 Micro Digital SLR - based on the micro four thirds system - It features Full-time Live View both for LCD and LVF, 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor, new smaller LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm MEGA O.I.S. lens, Dust reduction system and tilting 3" screen. It will also be available in three colours for £499

"And it takes a pretty darn good picture too. Because the sensor is smaller than modern APS-C-sized digital SLRs, you'd expect image quality to be slightly lower, but printed results really show surprising parity. I took a couple of 13x19-inch print samples from the Panasonic G1 and the Canon Rebel XSi down to the lab guys and asked them to pick their favorites. It was too close to call."

Read more Panasonic Lumix G1 Reviews: DCResource, Previews: Panasonic Lumix G1 at Photokina

Panasonic Lumix LX3 Review

Trusted Reviews have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX3 - the camera features a F2.0 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens (24 - 60mm), optical image stabilisation, a larger 10 megapixel sensor with higher sensitivity, ISO3200 at Full Resolution, Full Manual Operation, HD Motion Images and HD Output, and a 3.0-inch screen. The Panasonic LX3 is available for £309

"The Panasonic LX3 is one of the very few digital cameras that I would consider buying for myself. It is a superbly designed and immensely capable all-purpose compact that will satisfy any keen photographer, but is also capable of producing good results in the hands of a novice."

Read more Panasonic Lumic LX3 Reviews: DPReview, Imaging Resource, Luminous Landscape, DCResource, Laurence Kim, CameraLabs, LX3 at Photokina 2008, PhotoReview, Digital Camera Info, Lawrence Ripsher, Photography BLOG, TestFreaks.co.uk

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Review

Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FX150 - a new 14.7 megapixel digital camera - it features a 28mm Wide Angle 3.6x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, Intelligent Auto Mode with AF Tracking, Simple Manual Operation, up to ISO1600 at Full Resolution, and a 2.7" screen. It is available in silver or black for £218.

"The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 was a blast to use. Some might question the quality of its 14-megapixel images, however I feel this camera can create awesome images that will make beautiful large prints. Thanks to the MAX ISO feature, you can be sure that image noise is not an issue, and thankfully the FX150's effective Mega O.I.S. system will also help fight image blur and camera shake in your photos."

Read more Panasonic Lumix FX150 Reviews: Cameras.co.uk, Previews: Panasonic FX150 at Photokina.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Review

DPReview have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX3 - the camera features a F2.0 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens (24 - 60mm), optical image stabilisation, a larger 10 megapixel sensor with higher sensitivity, ISO3200 at Full Resolution, Full Manual Operation, HD Motion Images and HD Output, and a 3.0-inch screen. The Panasonic LX3 is available for £298

"The LX3 is an example of a species so endangered that the we were beginning to worry it had become extinct - a compact camera that photographers can get excited about. Panasonic has included a large degree of direct control, classy styling and, more importantly, a specification that goes beyond the unthinking 'larger screen and more megapixels' trend."

Read more Panasonic Lumic LX3 Reviews: Imaging Resource, Luminous Landscape, DCResource, Laurence Kim, CameraLabs, LX3 at Photokina 2008, PhotoReview, Digital Camera Info, Lawrence Ripsher, Photography BLOG, TestFreaks.co.uk

Canon G10 Nikon P6000 Panasonic LX3 Review

ByThom have reviewed the new 14.7 megapixel Canon Powershot G10 and compared it to the Nikon Coolpix P6000 and Panasonic Lumix LX3. The G10 is an update to the G9 - it features a wide angle 5x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, RAW support, 3" screen, VGA video recording and ISO1600. The Canon G10 is available for £372:

"Unfortunately, no single camera quite hits the nail fully on the head. For my mark, the Canon comes the closest for my types of use, though the Panasonic provides capabilities that I sometimes need and stays in the bag, too. The Nikon will get sold off and I'll go back to waiting for Nikon to design a decent compact."

Read more Canon Powershot G10 Reviews: Photography BLOG, Luminous Landscape, Ken Rockwell, Photography BLOG, Luminous Landscape, The Online Photographer, Canon G10 at Photokina

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 Review

Trusted Reviews have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 - the 10 megapixel camera features an ultra wide angle 25mm 5x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, a 3" touch screen, HD video recording and face detection focus. The FX500 is now available for £199

"The Panasonic FX500 is a superbly well made camera with a wide range of useful features and arguably the best implementation of touch-screen technology on any current compact camera. It looks great, performs well, and produces superior image quality. It may be expensive, but there’s no doubt it’s worth every penny."

Read more Panasonic Lumix FX500 Reviews: Imaging Resource, Cameras.co.uk, Photography BLOG, Digital Camera Review, Cameralabs

Panasonic Lumix G1 DSLR Review

DCResource have reviewed the new Panasonic G1 Micro Digital SLR - based on the micro four thirds system - It features Full-time Live View both for LCD and LVF, 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor, new smaller LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm MEGA O.I.S. lens, Dust reduction system and tilting 3" screen. It will also be available in three colours for £567

"The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is the smallest interchangeable lens camera in the world. It may be the first of a totally new design of cameras (Micro FourThirds), but you'd never know it. Panasonic has done a superb job with the G1 in nearly all respects. It produces very good quality photos, offers an unmatched live view shooting experience, and has a nice collection of both automatic and manual controls."

Read more Panasonic Lumix G1 Reviews / Previews: Panasonic Lumix G1 at Photokina

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Review

Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX3 - the camera features a F2.0 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens (24 - 60mm), optical image stabilisation, a larger 10 megapixel sensor with higher sensitivity, ISO3200 at Full Resolution, Full Manual Operation, HD Motion Images and HD Output, and a 3.0-inch screen. The Panasonic LX3 is available for £330

"I found the 24mm wide lens a lot of fun, giving the Panasonic LX3 a slightly different personality from its closest competitors. And the quality of the images was an unqualified joy to behold. Which, in the end, is what really matters."

Read more Panasonic Lumic LX3 Reviews: Luminous Landscape, DCResource, Laurence Kim, CameraLabs, LX3 at Photokina 2008, PhotoReview, Digital Camera Info, Lawrence Ripsher, Photography BLOG, TestFreaks.co.uk

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 FS5 Review

DPInterface have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-FS3 and FS5 - the cameras feature an 8 or 10 megapixel sensor, 3x or 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, and 2.5" screen. The FS3 is available for £99, and the FS5 is available for £129:

"The compact little Panasonic Lumix FS3 and FS5 cameras are two which have much to offer with their small designs, nice point-and-shoot operation and great performance. Set aside their minor differences, both cameras have features which casual picture takers will appreciate: optical image stabilization, face detection that works (if shooting head on) and a nicely viewable 2.5 inch LCD."

Read more Panasonic Lumix FS3 Reviews: Steves Digicams, Cameras.co.uk

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Review

Luminous Landscape have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX3 - the camera features a F2.0 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens (24 - 60mm), optical image stabilisation, a larger 10 megapixel sensor with higher sensitivity, ISO3200 at Full Resolution, Full Manual Operation, HD Motion Images and HD Output, and a 3.0-inch screen. The Panasonic LX3 is available for £325

"This camera's combination of high build quality, a terrific lens, wide angle coverage, a wide aperture second to none, and extensive and easy to use manual controls, makes it quite appealing to the serious photographer looking for a pocket camera. We should be under no illusion that a camera like this is a replacement for even the lowliest DSLR when it comes to image quality though."

Read more Panasonic Lumic LX3 Reviews: DCResource, Laurence Kim, CameraLabs, LX3 at Photokina 2008, PhotoReview, Digital Camera Info, Lawrence Ripsher, Photography BLOG, TestFreaks.co.uk

Panasonic Lumix LX3 Review

DCResource have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX3 - the camera features a F2.0 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens (24 - 60mm), optical image stabilisation, a larger 10 megapixel sensor with higher sensitivity, ISO3200 at Full Resolution, Full Manual Operation, HD Motion Images and HD Output, and a 3.0-inch screen. The Panasonic LX3 is available for £325

"The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is a unique, fixed-lens camera for wide-angle enthusiasts. It offers very good photo quality (though there's room for improvement), a fast, ultra-wide lens, full manual controls, a sharp 3-inch LCD display, and support for all kinds of optional extras. It's not for everyone -- I think many people will be put off by its limited zoom range -- but if you like what the LX3 has to offer, then it's well worth a look."

Read more Panasonic Lumic LX3 Reviews: Laurence Kim, CameraLabs, LX3 at Photokina 2008, PhotoReview, Digital Camera Info, Lawrence Ripsher, Photography BLOG, TestFreaks.co.uk

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Review

Laurence Kim has reviewed the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX3 - the camera features a F2.0 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens (24 - 60mm), optical image stabilisation, a larger 10 megapixel sensor with higher sensitivity, ISO3200 at Full Resolution, Full Manual Operation, HD Motion Images and HD Output, and a 3.0-inch screen. The Panasonic LX3 is available for £325

"I thought the LX3 would just be my casual point-n-shoot for family snapshots. I was wrong. This is a serious photographic tool. I wouldn't hesitate to use this camera on a paying gig, particularly if I needed the use of high speed flash sync." (via Serious Compacts)

Read more Panasonic Lumic LX3 Reviews: CameraLabs, LX3 at Photokina 2008, PhotoReview, Digital Camera Info, Lawrence Ripsher, Photography BLOG, TestFreaks.co.uk

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Review

DPExpert have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 - an update to the FZ18 - it features a 27mm Wide Angle 18x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 13fps at 3mp, Full Manual Operation, a 10.1 megapixels CCD, ISO1600, and a 2.7" screen. The FZ28 is available for £227

"This camera is a pleasure to use. The bad old days of intolerable shutter lag in all-in-one superzooms are well behind us – the Panasonic is as responsive as any compact camera. It can’t match a true SLR, but it is priced against the low end entry SLRs, so when it comes to choosing a camera the advantages of the FZ28 are bulk and weight and the fabulous lens."

Read more Panasonic Lumix FZ28 Reviews: Cameras.co.uk, FZ28 at Photokina, Photography BLOG, Trusted Reviews

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Review

Cameras.co.uk have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 - an update to the FZ18 - it features a 27mm Wide Angle 18x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 13fps at 3mp, Full Manual Operation, a 10.1 megapixels CCD, ISO1600, and a 2.7" screen. The FZ28 is available for £227

"This is one of the best super zoom cameras. Picture quality is very good and you can get in close with the 18x zoom lens. The DSC FZ28 has an impressive set of features. If you are looking for a super zoom camera add this one to your list."

Read more Panasonic Lumix FZ28 Reviews: FZ28 at Photokina, Photography BLOG, Trusted Reviews

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Review

Cameras.co.uk have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FX150 - a new 14.7 megapixel digital camera - it features a 28mm Wide Angle 3.6x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, Intelligent Auto Mode with AF Tracking, Simple Manual Operation, up to ISO1600 at Full Resolution, and a 2.7" screen. It is available in silver or black for £257.

"This is a good all round camera. Looking at the basic spec you may consider the lens to lack zoom capacity, but even this can be turned around if you shoot at lower resolutions. With 14.7 megapixels available you certainly have plenty of scope to do so. Picture quality is good and there are some useful extra features you will struggle to find elsewhere."

Read more Panasonic Lumix FX150 Reviews / Previews: Panasonic FX150 at Photokina.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Review

CameraLabs have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX3 - the camera features a F2.0 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens (24 - 60mm), optical image stabilisation, a larger 10 megapixel sensor with higher sensitivity, ISO3200 at Full Resolution, Full Manual Operation, HD Motion Images and HD Output, and a 3.0-inch screen. The Panasonic LX3 is available for £325

"The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is an ideal compact for enthusiasts who demand full manual control and specialist features in a small and light package. Crucially, the LX3 also addresses some of the issues concerning image quality which faced its predecessor."

Read more Panasonic Lumic LX3 Reviews: LX3 at Photokina 2008, PhotoReview, Digital Camera Info, Lawrence Ripsher, Photography BLOG, TestFreaks.co.uk

Panasonic Lumix LX3 at Photokina 2008

Panasonic were showing the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX3 - the camera features a F2.0 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens (24 - 60mm), optical image stabilisation, a larger 10 megapixel sensor with higher sensitivity, ISO3200 at Full Resolution, Full Manual Operation, HD Motion Images and HD Output, and a 3.0-inch screen. The Panasonic LX3 is available for £335

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Panasonic Lumix FZ28 at Photokina

Panasonic were showing the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 - an update to the FZ18 - it features a 27mm Wide Angle 18x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 13fps at 3mp, Full Manual Operation, a 10.1 megapixels CCD, ISO1600, and a 2.7" screen. The FZ28 is available for £265.

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Panasonic Lumix G1 DSLR Preview

Panasonic were showing the new Panasonic Lumix G1 - based on the micro four thirds system - whilst not as small as I was expecting, it's slightly bigger than Panasonic's ultra zoom cameras. It features Full-time Live View both for LCD and LVF, 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor, new smaller LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm MEGA O.I.S. lens, Dust reduction system and tilting 3" screen. It will also be available in three colours depending on location.

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Top - the camera has a film mode button which lets you choose between various options such as natural, vivid, black and white etc. You can customise these settings.

Pop up flash - the camera is available with two new Panasonic lenses with Mega Optical Image Stabilisation built in - these lenses are more compact than normal four thirds lenses, and are so far available as 14-45mm, and 45-200mm lenses.

Back - the screen updates very smoothly and the shutter response is almost instant. The EVF (electronic viewfinder) features "eye-detectoin" and will automatically switch on when you put your eye up to the viewfinder.

Menus - they appear almost identical to the other Lumix point and shoot cameras, and give you a choice of aspect ratio 4:3 (default), 3:2 and 16:9.

Panasonic sensor exposed - the camera features the same supersonic wave filter sensor cleaning system as the Olympus DSLR cameras.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Review

DPInterface have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 - the camera features a wide angle 28mm 10x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, 9 megapixel sensor, and 3.0" screen. The camera will be available in March in silver, black, and blue. The TZ5 also features Digital Red-eye Correction, and is available for £175

"The Panasonic Lumix TZ5 is a relatively compact camera for a super-zoom. It has a useful 10X optical zoom lens which starts at 28 mm and it comes with optical image stabilization. While there's a nice lens in front, there's a fancy LCD on the back too. The Panasonic Lumix TZ5 has a large, high-resolution 3 inch LCD, on which you can see what you're framing in almost any condtiion. Some things like the plastic doors and tripod mount could be better though."

Read our Panasonic Lumix TZ5 Review
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Read more Panasonic Lumix TZ5 Reviews: Trusted Reviews, Photography BLOG, DCResource, Digital Camera Review, Cameras.co.uk, PopPhoto, DPReview, Photoxels, Cameralabs

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Review

PhotoReview have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX3 - the camera features a F2.0 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens (24 - 60mm), optical image stabilisation, a larger 10 megapixel sensor with higher sensitivity, ISO3200 at Full Resolution, Full Manual Operation, HD Motion Images and HD Output, and a 3.0-inch screen. The Panasonic LX3 is available for £335:

"Successor to the popular DMC-LX2 model, the Panasonic DMC-LX3 represents a significant upgrade to its predecessor. Panasonic claims to have improved 'every component' to deliver a camera that will appeal to DSLR photographers who want a capable compact camera with all the necessary features and functions as a complement to their main camera."

Read more Panasonic Lumic LX3 Reviews: Digital Camera Info, Lawrence Ripsher, Photography BLOG, TestFreaks.co.uk

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Review

Digital Camera Info have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX3 - the camera features a F2.0 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens (24 - 60mm), optical image stabilisation, a larger 10 megapixel sensor with higher sensitivity, ISO3200 at Full Resolution, Full Manual Operation, HD Motion Images and HD Output, and a 3.0-inch screen. The Panasonic LX3 is available for £335:

"The LX3 has excellent manual controls, expandability, and a solid feel we wish was in more point-and-shoot cameras. Yet, at the same time, it scored poor to average on most of our tests, lacks a fluorescent white balance preset, and has a poorly executed menu system. It's a camera we want to love: if it cost less we would be more forgiving of the mediocre test results. But for $500, we expect something better, and as much we admire the aesthetics, feel and control offered by the LX3, it costs too much and performs too poorly."

Read more Panasonic Lumic LX3 Reviews: Lawrence Ripsher, Photography BLOG, TestFreaks.co.uk