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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 (FZ150) is fully equipped superzoom point and shoot digital camera with a 25mm ultra wide-angle lens and a powerful 24x Optical Zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 25-600mm). The FZ150 fits into the top-end model of LUMIX’s popular FZ series, the FZ150 features a new 12.1-megapixel MOS sensor. The FZ150 also reocrds video in 1920 x 1080 60p Full-HD AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4 / H.264) format. It is also possible to take still images while recording video simultaneously (3.5-megapixel) and the powerful 24x optical zoom is available in video recording. The FZ150 also includes a stereo zoom microphone. The review site Dpreview alreayd has some sample images available.

The Panasonic FZ150 is scheduled for release in early October and is listed for $499 and is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com.

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 (FZ150)
  Pre-order @ Amazon $499

The new compact Panasonic GF3 micro four-thirds digital camera is now in stock and shipping from Amazon.com for $699. The Panasonic GF3 is available in black, red, brown and silver with the 14mm f2.5 lens.

The Panasonic GF3 is a small compact mirrorless camera built on the Micro Four Thirds system which allows for more smaller, easier touse cameras. The GF3 features a 12 Megapixel sensor, 3.0″ Free Angle Touch Enabled LCD screen and a built-in popup Flash. The GF3 also shoots 1080/60i High Definition video using the AVCHD format (sensor output 25 fps). The GF3 comes stock with the 14mm F2.5 ASPH Lens but there are now tons of available micro four thirds lenses available for use with it as well.

Panasonic GF3 available options:

• Panasonic GF3 with 14mm F2.5 ASPH Lens (Black) – $699
• Panasonic GF3 with 14mm F2.5 ASPH Lens (Red) – $699
• Panasonic GF3 with 14mm F2.5 ASPH Lens (Brown) – $699
• Panasonic GF3 with 14mm F2.5 ASPH Lens (Silver) – $699

The Panasonic GH2 originally announced back in September 2010 at the Photokina photo/camera is Panasonic’s top of the line Micro Four Thirds digital camera. Dpreview known for its indepth camera reviews has recently made a detailed 22-page review of the Panasonic GH2, below is an extract from the review.

The GH2 might not be a revolutionary development (in all essential points it is very closely related to its predecessor, the GH1) but we’re confident in saying that it is the best mirrorless system camera that we’ve ever tested, bar none. With the GH2 Panasonic has finally demonstrated that it is able to compete with the APS-C format competition when it comes both to resolution and critical image quality. Although the GH2′s Micro Four Thirds sensor is smaller than those found in cameras like the Canon EOS 60D and Nikon D7000, it runs them both pretty close. Up to ISO 3200 in fact, we’d stick our necks out and say that the GH2 can hold its own against any of the current crop of APS-C format cameras on the market, which is high praise indeed.

Obviously, one of the major selling points of the GH2 is its versatile video mode and in this respect, we have very few complaints. The GH1 was an impressive video camera with a large following amongst both casual and serious filmmakers, and the GH2 improves upon it in several ways. It offers a more convenient codec, and improved high ISO image quality, amongst other, smaller tweaks. Before we tested it, we would have said that the GH2 looked a little overpriced. Having been immersed in its capabilities now for several weeks, we’re less concerned. All things considered – the impressive depth of its feature set, effective touch-screen ergonomics and its excellent still and video image quality – we think it represents very good value for money.

• To read the full review of the Panasonic GH2 on dpreview click here.
• To order the Panasonic GH2 with the 14-42mm Hybrid Lens click here.
• To order the Panasonic GH2 with the 14-140mm HD Hybrid Lens click here.

There is a new deal on the popular Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 point and shoot digital camera, Amazon.com had a price drop on the Blue version of the ZS7 making it only $214.99 which is one of the cheapest prices this camera has been offered brand new. The other colors of the Panasonic ZS7 are still at $230. If you want to take advantage of this deal for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 click on the above photo or click here.

The brand new Panasonic GF2 with the 14mm f/2.5 G lens is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com and listed for $699. Available in three colors, black, silver and red are all up on there now for pre-order. To pre-order the GF2 click on the image above or the links below.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 is the latest of  micro compact mirrorless digital cameras and is Panasonic’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens system camera–complete with a built-in flash. The Pansonic Lumix GF2 is compatible with lenses from the Micro Four Thirds standard, meaning the system is small and compact while not compromising ease of operation or image quality. The GF2 is also compatible with Panasonic’s new 3D interchangeable lens, the Lumix G 12.5mm / F12, so users can take 3D photos. The Panasonic GF2 is extremely easy to operate for photographers at any level, thanks to a newly-designed user interface, which allows for the focus to be set, or shutter released, by simply touching the large 3-inch touch-screen LCD. The touch-screen LCD with a 460,000-dot-resolution makes taking great photos intuitive.

Features:

• 12.1-megapixel multi-aspect Live MOS Sensor; Micro Four Thirds format camera
• Kit includes 14mm lens; capture high-quality photos in 3D with optional lens
• Full HD video capability; Venus Engine FHD enables Intelligent Resolution technology
• 3-inch free-angle touch-screen LCD; newly-designed Touch Q-menu allows focus to be set, or shutter released, with just a touch
• Built-in flash; compact, lightweight design for ease of use and portability

To pre-order the Panasonic GF2:

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 (black)
  $699
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 (silver)
  $699
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 (red)
  $699

The Panasonic 100-300mm Micro Four-Third lens is now in stock and shipping from Amazon.com for $599. The Panasonic 100-300mm f/4.0-5.6 G lens is the first compact ultra zoom telephoto lens for the micro four thirds digital camera system to be released and will give m4/3 users much needed reach in their photography. To get the Panasonic 100-300mm lens click on the image above or click here.

As mentioned previously when it was first announced, the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. reaches out to 300mm (35 mm camera equivalent: 600 mm) and gives you hand held ultra-telephoto zoom shots with astonishingly compact and light weight profile.

Panasonic Lumix 100-300mm Lens
$599.95

The Panasonic G1 is now being discounted a large amount, its now selling for only $399, which is a very good deal considering it once sold for $799 when it first came out. The $399 price includes the 14-45 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS Lens. To order the the Panasonic G1 with 14-45mm Lens on Amazon.com click here.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 (Black) with 14-45 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS Lens
$399.99

Amazon currently has an even better deal on now for the Panasonic GF1 with 20mm f/1.7 lens micro-four thirds camera for only $599.99, that’s a pretty big price drop from $729-$792 where it was at previously in the past few months and even lower than the last good deal for it at $649. Click here to take advantage of this great deal.

Panasonic GF1 with 20mm f/1.7 Lens
Was: $792-$729
Now: $599.99

There is currently a very good deal for the Panasonic LX5 camera on Amazon right now, the price for popular point and shoot camera has dropped to only $407. The price drop for the LX5 is for both colors, black and white.

Panasonic LX5 Features:

• 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
• 3.8x F2.0 ultra-wide-angle 24mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens
• 3.0-inch Intelligent LCD; Record HD videos in AVCHD Lite; Creative Movie mode
• Venus Engine FHD image processor; hot shoe for easy accessorization
• Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

To take advantage of this deal click on the image above or the individual links below.

• Panasonic Lumix LX5 (black)
  $407.97
• Panasonic Lumix LX5 (white)
  $407.97

Panasonic along with their newly announced GH2 Micro Four Thirds camera has also released a brand new 14mm f/2.5 wide angle prime lens, a 100-300mm f/4-5.6 Mega O.I.S. telephoto zoom and a very interesting 12.5mm 3D interchangeable lens for the Micro Four Thirds system.

The Panasonic 12.5mm 3D lens, demonstrated as a concept earlier this year features a fixed 12.5mm focal length and a fixed f/12 aperture. Two separate optical systems allow for the capture of left and right images simultaneously. Panasonic calls this an advantage over competing Sony and Fujifilm 3D methods, and that the Lumix 3D system can capture moving objects more easily. The new Panasonic GH2 is 3D-ready, and the Panasonic G2 will also be able to accept the 3D lens with an upcoming firmware update. The lens is listing for $249.95 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com.

Also announced are the new Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 ASPH lens and Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 Mega O.I.S. lens. They both feature seven-blade apertures and lightweight construction. The 14mm lens, equating to 28mm when coupled to a G series camera is comprised of six elements in five groups and measures 20.5mm in total. The 14mm lens is listed at $399.95 and is available now on Amazon.com for pre-order.

The new telephoto zoom lens, Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. reaches out to 300mm (35 mm camera equivalent: 600 mm) hand held ultra-telephoto zoom shots with astonishingly compact and light weight profile. The 100-300mm lens is listed at $599.95 and is now available on Amazon.com for pre-order.