Category Archives: Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix LX100 and GM5 cameras will be priced at $899.99 in the US

Based on this online listing, the US price of the Panasonic Lumix LX100 camera will be $899.99 and it will be available in black and silver. The new Panasonic GM5 will also be priced at $899.99.

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Panasonic LX100 detailed specifications

Here are some more detailed specifications for the Panasonic LX100 camera (I already posted some of them online few days ago):

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Panasonic is going to announce also a new super-zoom compact camera

In addition to the LX100, Panasonic is also going to announce a new super-zoom compact camera (probably a replacement for the ZS40/TZ60) with the following specifications:

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Panasonic LX100 compact camera rumored specifications (LX7 replacement)

I am getting conflicting reports on the name of the upcoming Panasonic compact camera. For now, let’s assume that it’s called LX100 – this will most likely be the successor of the current Panasonic LX7 model. Here are the rumored specifications:

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What else is new?

→ Sony announced a new HDR-AZ1 mini action camera available in two different kits: Sony HDR-AZ1 and HDR-AZ1VR. → Olympus terminated their worldwide warranty for digital cameras and accessories. → The latest CIPA data for camera shipment in Japan for the month of July. → A simple software could make your blurry smartphone pictures better. → […]

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Panasonic to announce a new GM2 MFT camera and another compact with a 4/3 sensor

I received some information that Panasonic will announce a new GM2 MFT camera that will have a built-in EVF and a hot shoe (the previous GM1 model did not have a hot shoe). The company is also rumored to announce a new point and shoot/compact camera (fixed lens) with a 4/3 sensor inside.

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Photokina 2014 rumors roundup *UPDATED*

Update: this post has been updated multiple times to reflect the latest Photokina rumors. As you have probably already noticed, I do not post every single rumor that circulates on the Internet for the very simple reason that many websites just post unreliable information and in many cases just plain nonsense. Here is a quick recap […]

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Deals of the day: Ricoh GR camera kits for $696.95, $300 off Panasonic cameras

Adorama currently offers two different Ricoh GR camera kits (the accessories are basically for free, while supplies last): Ricoh GR with 64GB SDXC Pro Class 10 memory card, camera case and GV-1 external viewfinder for $696.95 (with 4% Adorama rewards and free 2 day shipping) Ricoh GR with 64GB SDXC Pro Class 10 Memory Card, […]

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The latest patents from Sony, Ricoh, Panasonic, Canon, Fuji and Olympus

Sony patented a 20mm f/2.8 and 28mm f/2.8 pancake lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Ricoh filed a patent for 7mm f/2.6 lens (4/3″ sized sensor). Panasonic filed a patent for several different Micro Four Thirds lenses: 12mm f/2.0, 12mm f/1.4 OIS, 12mm f/1.2 OIS, and 12mm f/2.8. Canon has a new patent for 55-250mm f/4-5.6 and 55-300mm […]

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Deals of the day: Panasonic GF2 for $99, Pentax Q10 for $169, Fuji X-E1 for $649

Those deals will expire tomorrow evening (July 31st) at 11:59pm EST: → Panasonic Lumix GF2 camera for $99 (regular $299) → Pentax Q10 camera with 27.5-83mm lens for $169 (regular $399) → Fujifilm X-E1 with XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS lens for $649 (regular $699) – includes free Fujifilm hand grip assist ($79.95 value) & SanDisk 16GB memory vault ($19.95 value), you will […]

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