Digital Camera News and Reviews

Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

The German test website Photozone.de has tested an old DSLR camera from Panasonic, the Lumix DMC-L10. This camera is known for its kit lens, the Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-50mm f3.8-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. lens, of very high quality and this high price.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10:
-10.1 megapixel CCD sensor
-Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-50mm f3.8-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. kit lens
-2.5″ LCD screen with 270-degree rotation
-Supersonic Wave Filter that removed dust from the sensor

Photozone ends up giving the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 camera a pretty good verdict due to the very good quality of the kit lens, good Live View mode, the camera body has good handling and it is able to produce very good pictures. The downsides are the pretty high price compared to other DSLR camera in the same class, the camera does not have built in image stabilization making the lens selection a bit lacking if you need image stabilization and much noise at higher ISO sensitivities.

Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 DSLR camera here.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Panasonic has updated the firmware for their first mirco Four Thirds camera, the Lumix DMC-G1, to version 1.1.
The new firmware improves the AE Lock and also improves Manual Focus Assist features, and better overall camera performance. The firmware also let the user make color adjustments to camera’s LCD and electronic viewfinder.

You can download firmware version 1.1 for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 camera here.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic has released new firmware for their popular compact camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3.
Firmware version 1.1 adds improved auto focus performance, improved auto white balance performance and compatibility update for the Panasonic DMW-FL220 flash unit.

You can download firmware version 1.1 for the Panasonic DMC-LX3 camera here.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

DIWA Labs has tested the new and exciting mirco Four Thirds camera from Panasonic, the Lumix DMC-G. They have tested it with the kit lens Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Asph. This combination should be interesting for everyone looking for a smaller camera with a bigger sensor.

Check out all the tests of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 with Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Asph lens here.
The tests done by DIWA Labs are very technical so you need to read their test guide to understand the test results.