Digital Camera News and Reviews

Panasonic SDR-H80 camcorder

Pansonic has announced many new camcorders at CES 2009. Among them we find 3 SD camcorders with an incredible 70x optical zoom. The camcorders are called Panasonic SDR-H80, SDR-H90 and SDR-S26, and should fit most needs when it comes to zoom reach.

Some key features for the Panasonic SDR-H80:
-70x optical zoom
-Image stabilization
-60GB HD and SD slot
-Available from April

Some key features for the Panasonic SDR-H90:
-70x optical zoom
-Image stabilization
-80GB HD and SD slot
-Available from April

Some key features for the Panasonic SDR-S26:
-70x optical zoom
-Image stabilization
-MPEG2 Recording (DVD Quality)
-Available from February

Panasonic Lumix DMC FX150

DIWA Labs has tested the high resolution compact camera from Panasonic, the Lumix DMC-FX150. This camera sports an impressive 14.7 megapixel sensor so it will be interesting to see what the high resolution will do with the test results.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC FX150:
-14.7 megapixel sensor
-Image stabilization (MEGA O.I.S)
-3.6x optical zoom DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens (28-100mm, F2.8)
-2.7″ LCD screen

Read all the tests of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 here.
The tests done by DIWA Labs are very technical so you need to read their test guide to understand the test results.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

The testing website DIWA Labs has tested the high end compact camera from Panasonic, the Lumix DMC-LX3. This camera is aimed at photographers who want a serious, small camera as an alternative to a big DSLR.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3:
-2.5x optical zoom Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens, F2.0-F2.8 24-60mm (35mm equivalent)
-10.1 million effective pixels on a 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor
-Optical image stabilization
-3″ LCD screen
-Full manual controls
-Supports RAW image format
-Movie recording at 1280 x 720 (24 fps) with sound

Read all the tests of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 camera here.
The tests done by DIWA Labs are very technical so you need to read their test guide to understand the test results.

Panasonic Lumix DMC FX150

Letsgodigital.org has reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC FX150 compact camera that contains an image sensor with an impressive 14.7 megapixels. It will be interesting to see if so many megapixels crammed into a small sensor (1/1.72 inch image sensor) will effect the image quality.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC FX150:
-14.7 megapixel sensor
-Image stabilization (MEGA O.I.S)
-3.6x optical zoom DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens (28-100mm, F2.8)
-2.7″ LCD screen

Letsgodigital.org ends up giving the Panasonic Lumix DMC FX150 camera a 76% score. The camera is able to produce pictures of high quality and has a very good menu system. The only downsides for the Panasonic Lumix DMC FX150 is noise at ISO values over 400, some chromatic aberration and do one really need 14 megapixels in a compact camera. If you are interested in high resolution and need a compact camera the Panasonic Lumix DMC FX150 seems like a pretty good choice.
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC FX150 here.