Digital Camera News and Reviews

Photography Blog has reviewed a new Micro Four Thirds camera from Panasonic called Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. This system camera seems to be a kind of successor to the popular GF1 model from Panasonic. Let us hear what the reviewer thinks about this digital camera.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 camera:
-16 megapixel image sensor
-3″ touchscreen
-ISO range from 160 to 12800
-Full HD movies at 1920 x 1080 at 60i (NTSC) / 50i (PAL) in AVCHD format
-4.2fps continuous shooting
-Weighs 318g

Photography Blog ends up giving the GX1 a “Highly Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4.5 stars out of 5 possible. The Panasonic camera scores highest on image quality where it gets a perfect score, a little lower on ease of use, design and features, while it scores lowest on value for your money. It seems like Panasonic has made another nice addition to the Micro Four Thirds line up, but it is a bit too expensive to be chosen as the best camera by Photography Blog.
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 premium compact system camera here.

The same day as the new Micro Four Thirds camera from Panasonic is announced, Photography Blog is able to release their review of the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 digital camera. It is amazing that this blog are so quick, but let us hope they have done a thorough review. The DMC-G3 is the seventh Micro Four Thirds camera from Panasonic and sports a new 16 megapixel image sensor and the camera body is 25% smaller and 9% lighter than the previous model DMC-G2.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 :
-16-megapixel compact mirrorless system
-3.0-inch free-angle LCD with touch control
-1080/60i HD video capability in AVCHD format
-ISO sensitivity 160-6400
-Photo Style and Creative Control filters

Photography Blog ends up giving the Lumix DMC-G3 a very good review with an “Essential” rating and an overall score of 5 out of 5 stars. The camera gets a perfect score on image quality, value for your money and features, and only a little lower on design and ease of use. The reviewer claims that this is the best Micro Four Thirds camera from Panasonic to date, and it even is able to compete with DSLR cameras from Canon and Nikon even though it has a much smaller size. If you want a Micro Four Thirds camera the G3 should definitely be on your list of cameras to check out!
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 micro four thirds camera here.

Photography Blog has tested a new micro Four Thirds camera from Panasonic. The camera is called Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and is supposedly one of the best cameras out there that combine still images and video recording. Let us hear what the reviewer thinks about the GH2.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2:
-16 megapixel multi-aspect Live MOS sensor
-Venus Engine FHD processor
-Full HD 1080p video capability
-3″ swivelling and tilting LCD screen
-Multi-aspect electronic viewfinder
-ISO sensitivity of 160-12800

Photography Blog ends up giving the GH2 an extremely good review with an “Essential” rating and an overall score of 5 out 5 possible stars. The camera gets a perfect score on features, ease of use and image quality while it scores a little lower on value for your money and design. If you want to shoot both high quality videos and still images, and want to be able to change lenses this is definitely your camera, according to Photography Blog. It seems like Panasonic has made another winner with the GH2!
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 micro Four Thirds camera here.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Panasonic claims that their Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 is the smallest system camera with a built-in flash and the GF2 seems really small! According to specifications the GF2 is 19% smaller in size and 7% less in weight compared to the GF2. Photography Blog has just released a review of this interesting Micro Four Thirds camera.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2:
-12.1 megapixel image sensor
-3″ touch-screen LCD
-Built-in flash
-Full HD video capability (1080i60)
-Compatible with the new Panasonic 3D lens

Photography Blog ends up giving the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 a “Highly Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4.5 stars out of 5 possible. The GF2 scores highest on design, features, ease of use and image quality while it scores a little lower on value for your hard earned money. The Panasonic GF2 seems to be aimed at a new generation of photographers as it relies heavy on the touchscreen LCD. While older photographers might want regular wheels and buttons to change settings I’m sure the touchscreen operations will appeal to many including myself that are accustomed to smart phones with touchscreens and similar electronic gadgets.
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Micro Four Thirds camera here.