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High Definition video capture made easy
February 22nd, 2012

Panasonic launches new high definition, high zoom camcorder

Panasonic today introduced the HC-V10 camcorder, offering High Definition video recording and a powerful 70x enhanced optical zoom in a compact and easy-to-use design.

Packed with advanced features – including Panasonic’s popular Intelligent Auto (iA) mode, POWER O.I.S with Active Mode as well as convenient Quick Start and Pre-Record functionality – the HC-V10 camorder makes it easy to point, shoot and capture impressive HD video with confidence.

Get creative with the new Lumix SZ Series
February 21st, 2012

Slim, stylish Lumix SZ Camera Series offers fuss-free shooting enjoyment for travel and every day photography


Panasonic has introduced a range of slim, stylish LUMIX zoom camera models designed to be pocketable for travel and everyday shooting. The versatile DMC-SZ7 and DMC-SZ1 cameras offer photographers on the move flexible photography with a 10x zoom and an ultra wide-angle 25mm LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens. Special effects add fun to the shooting experience, including Miniature Effect, Panorama Shot and Auto Retouch, and Intelligent Auto (iA) for intuitive control.

Travel in style with the new LUMIX TZ cameras
February 20th, 2012

LUMIX TZ Series extends powerful zoom to 20x and enhances Full HD recording, creative and GPS features

Panasonic has released the seventh generation in its iconic TZ Series of LUMIX travel zoom cameras, with the new DMC-TZ30 now covering even wider shooting situations with a huge 20x zoom and 24mm wide-angle lens, redesigned MOS sensor, Full HD AVCHD and MP4 recording, and enhanced GPS functionality, supported by the latest creative effects.

2012 Camcorder and Lumix Camera Range
February 17th, 2012

Panasonic proudly announces the 2012 Lumix camera and camcorder line-up


Panasonic is proud to announce the launch of the exciting 2012 range of Lumix cameras and camcorders, adding even more flexibility and ingenuity to your photographic and video creations. We will be posting more in-depth descriptions of each new model over the coming days but for the moment, we thought we would whet your appetite with this sneak-peak of the new range.

How to Evolve with your Lumix G Series Camera
February 14th, 2012


When your confidence as a photographer and your image requirements outgrow your compact point-and-shoot camera, the next logical step is to explore something a little more sophisticated.

The models across our entire Lumix G Series have taken the global market by storm because they perfectly meet the needs of the amateur photographer looking for professional results. Small, sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, the G Series can greatly expand any photographer’s skill-set. The amazing range of intelligent automatic (iA) features helps you produce flawless photos while your skills are growing and offer the ability to take more manual control as you become more self-assured in terms of the camera’s operation.

The key feature of an interchangeable lens system camera is the ability to change the lens to match each shooting situation, while the brilliant part of the iA mode is that it provides a safety net. You can choose to stay with the basic camera set-up and utilise the automatic features, move on to assisted semi-auto or branch out and explore the range of lenses available. At any time, you are able to flip back to iA if the shooting situation is more complicated than you anticipated.