Category Archives: Panasonic

Panasonic announced 10 compact cameras at the 2013 CES show

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2013

Panasonic just announced at the 2013 CES show the rumored 10 new compact cameras. For full list of specs and features, check Panasonic’s website.

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What to expect from Fujifilm, Olympus, Sony, Panasonic and Nikon for the 2013 CES show

By PR admin | Published: December 30, 2012

Here is quick update on what to expect from Fujifilm, Olympus, Sony, Panasonic and Nikon for the CES show (January 8-11 2013): Fujifilm will announce 5 new FinePix cameras: 3 super zooms, one rugged model and 0ne “regular” compact camera. The top of the line superzoom (pictured above) is rumored to have a very fast […]

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Panasonic may be working on a high-end compact camera with fixed lens and Micro Four Thirds sensor

By PR admin | Published: December 19, 2012

In a recent interview with Quesabesde, Michiharu Uematsu from Panasonic indicated that the company might be working on a high-end compact camera with a fixed lens and a Micro Four Thirds sensor. With the latest success of the RX100 (and RX1), I will not be surprised if Panasonic (or Olympus) go that route. Both company already have some serious compact […]

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The release of the Panasonic GH3 delayed till December 29

By PR admin | Published: December 12, 2012

Panasonic Japan announced a delay in the release of their latest Panasonic GH3 camera (body only). The new release date is December 29. 2012. The company is planning to produce/sell 8,000 pieces a month:

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Panasonic’s credit ratings also downgraded to junk status

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2012

Similar to Sony, Panasonic’s credit ratings were also downgraded to junk status by Fitch. Here is the full press release:

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Black Friday deal: Panasonic LX7 for $299 ($200 off)

By PR admin | Published: November 23, 2012

The Panasonic Lumix LX7 is now on sale at B&H for $299! This is $200 off the original price. The LX7 was announced just four months ago, here are basic specs:

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The latest patents from Canon and Panasonic

By PR admin | Published: November 20, 2012
Canon 12-28mm f/2-3.2 lens patent

Panasonic filed a patent 2012-226309 for a new 25mm f/1.4 Summilux lens for Micro Fourth Thirds cameras. For comparison, here is the lens design of the current Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH model:

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Pentax K-01 and Panasonic LX5 now selling at half price

By PR admin | Published: November 3, 2012
Pentax K-01 sale

The prices of the Pentax K-01 and Panasonic LX5 cameras are now reduced in half: $346.95 for Pentax K-10 body only (original price: $749.95) $249.95 for the Panasonic LX5 (original price: $499.95) The LX5 is already replaced by the LX7, but why the K-01 price drop nine months after the camera was announced? Poor sales or a […]

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