Panasonic has pulled out two new rugged point and shoot cams, highlighted by the Lumix TS4. Currently the toughest cam on Panasonic’s Lumix line, the TS4 is built with a case that can survive dips down to 40 feet of water, drops from up to 6.6 feet, as well as dust and extreme temperatures (down to 14F).
Shortly after being spotted in a promo video that may or may not have been posted early on purpose, Panasonic has officially announced the Lumix GX1, the first in a new series of compact Micro Four Thirds cameras. The real thing confirms a lot of info that’s been leaked earlier, with details that include a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor high sensitivity that tops out at ISO 12,800, and a fast AF that can lock in on a subject in 0.09 seconds. Full press release after the break.
Panasonic has unveiled their first 3D-capable cam, the Lumix DMC-3D1. Like Fujifilm’s Real 3D W1, the 3D1 is highlighted by a dual lens feature that gives it the ability to shoot stereoscopic 3D photos and videos. The cam rocks a pair of 25mm ultra wide angle, 4x optical zoom lens, along with a 12-megapixel sensor, making for a compact point-and-shoot that’s capable of shooting 8-megapixel 3D stills and clips, or 12-megapixel 2D photos and videos with a 1920 x 1080 resolution.
Officially, this cam shouldn’t exist… or at least not yet. But thanks to a number of leaks that go back as early as late October, we’re already aware that Panasonic has a new Micro Four Thirds cam called the Lumix GX1 up their sleeves. Right now, the cam still hasn’t been officially announced, but this latest “leak” pretty much spoils the (official) surprise. It’s a video of what looks to be the GX1’s official promo videos, posted on Panasonic’s own site. [video after the break]
Compact point-and-shoot cams are basically the same these days. You check out the screen size, megapixel count, body size (for portability), and maybe even the colors and design, then make a decision. As far as tech goes, they all start to sound the same anyway. You get auto-everything to spare you from having to figure out settings, and a bunch of features that you’re probably not going to use because, well, that’s why you bought a compact point-and-shoot, right? Anyway, here’s one that comes with a different feature for the point-shoot-and-share crowd: the Panasonic Lumix FX90. It comes with a built-in Wi-fi connection for instant sharing to the online service of your choice.
