Panasonic has added a powerful new model DMC-GF1 as the third model to its LUMIX G Micro System lineup of new-generation digital interchangeable lens system cameras on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. Distinguished by an artistic flat body that is both elegant and compact, the new DMC-GF1 debuts as the world’s smallest and lightest system camera with a built-in flash*. Panasonic took the market by storm with the series’ first model – the compact, lightweight DMC-G1, with its convenient size and brilliant image quality. The company broke more new ground when it launched the DMC-GH1, which added AVCHD full-HD movie recording.
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Panasonic introduced a new LUMIX series with brand new AVCHD Lite video format, the Panasonic LUMIX TZ7. Like most of the latest models in the LUMIX series, the TZ7 is capable of wide angle shots with its 25-300mm (35mm equivalent) lens. As such, you’ll also have a stronger optical zoom ratio at up to 12X, which serves well for long distance shots. The device retains the standard 1/2.33″ sensor size used in its latest lineup, and balances it off with a 10.1MP resolution. This should keep the noise level in check, and we did see less discernible noise in our color charts, though going beyond the ISO 800 range is not recommended due to the resultant noise. Panasonic’s iA mode does reasonably well in identifying and correcting the camera’s various features such as white balance, scene and shutter speed to enhance the image quality. Keeping in line with its mid-range series, the TZ7 comes with Panasonic’s latest Face Recognition feature that aids in sorting images according to your preset facial settings.
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