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Panasonic GF 5 Coming on April 5

panasonic gf5According to Digicame-info (japanese website) the rumored Panasonic GF5 is expected to be announced on April 5 and shipping will start on April 26th

A quick reminder Panasonic GF5 rumored specification

  • 12MP sensor
  • Improved HIGH ISO performance
  • Max up to ISO of 12,800
  • Very fast AF ( approx 0.09 seconds)
  • 920k dots touch screen LCD and screen interface

 

More leaked images of Panasonic GF5

Panasonic GF5 whiteTwo more leaked image of Panasonic GF5 leaked by nphoto.com, the new GF5 introduces a handgrip to GF series but the overall design look same as Panasonic GF3 , according to the source the low light performance of new Panasonic GF5 is similar to Canon 7D / 60D.

Panasonic GF5 Black

see previous postPanasonic GF5 leaked image and specification

news and img src – 43rumors

Panasonic Lumix GF5 Leaked Image

We will see new Panasonic GF 5 very soon, the new Panasonic GF5 first leaked image appeared on 43rumors today, the look same as Panasonic GF3 and a new rubberized hand-grip added to GF , Now take a look at the rumored specification of GF 5

Panasonic Lumix GF5 Specification

  • 12 Megapixel sensor with Improved noise performance
  • ISO up to 12,800
  • fast AF of 0,09seconds
  • 920k dots touch screen LCD

news and img src – 43rumors.com

Samsung and Panasonic will develope Android based Smart Camera

android compact cameraBoth Samsung and Panasonic giving hints that upcoming compacts may have Android as the operating system,

According to Engdaget, Samsung is looking for a “open” camera operating system. Samsung R&D team has been researching on how to bring Android to its digital cameras.

In an recent interview to techradar, Barney Sykes (spokesperson for Panasonic UK) has said

“It’s one option for the future, but we have to be mindful of the consumer and the warranty that we offer. If we open up the platform to third parties, then we lose control of the warranty that we could offer the customer, because you never know what you’re downloading”

Sykes continued, “But it is very interesting, in particular when you look at some of the apps you can download, the filters, the effects you can make, it’s an interesting step. It’s always good to see innovation”

But its really very interesting to see what exactly would an OS like Android mean for digital camera users,  over 400,000 photography apps available  on the android marketplace, the upcoming compacts may allow you to make a phone call, share your album and updates on facebook, twitter and google+.

Panasonic GF-5 and G5 coming soon

Panaonic GF5

First picture of the GF5 (on the right)

According to Nphoto (translated by google) the upcoming Panasonic GF5 will feature 12 Megpixel sensor, ISO range up to 12800, Super fast AF of 0,09seconds and a new 920k dots touch screen LCD.

Panasonic G5 is expected to be announced in next two to three months with same 16megpixel G3 sensor.

Canon G1 X vs. Nikon V1 vs. Panasonic GX1

canon G1 X vs Nikon 1Read the Canon G1 X vs. Nikon V1 vs. Panasonic GX1 review to find out the best camera for you.

Canon G1 X

Sensor and image processor

Canon G1 X uses newly developed 1.5 inch 14.3 CMOS sensor with DIGIC V image processor, with the new sensor and image processor you get more dynamic range, better ISO range and less noise in your images.

Panasonic uses 16 megapixel M 4/3 sensor and  venus FHD image processor, the Venus FHD processor is the same processor used in GH2 / GF2 / GF3 / G3  mirrorless cameras.

Nikon V1 uses a small CX format sensor but very fast Expeed 3 image processor, you get  Continuous shot  up to 60 Shot/Sec.

Noise Levels & Dynamic Range: Large sensors with larger pixels produce low noise and higher dynamic range.

 ISO: The ISO rating on Nikon 1 is limited to 6400, Panasonic Lumix GX1 ISO range is 160 to 12800 and Canon G1 X ISO range is 100 to 12800, the overall ISO range of Canon G1 X is better compared than the Nikon V1 and Panansonic Lumix GX1.

 Auto Focus: Nikon V1 uses Hybrid AF system with both phase and contrast detection with 135 AF points, Panasonic GX1 features 23 AF point with contrast detection and Canon G1 X uses contrast detection AF system and comes with only 9 AF points

Shutter Speed  – If we look at the type of shutter and image processor used in all these three camera, the Nikon V1 comes out as a clear winner

Shutter Type Continuous shooting Shutter
Min Max
Nikon 1 Mechanical + Electronic 10 fps – Mech. Shutter60fps  – Elect. shutter 30 sec 1/16000 sec
Lumix G1X Mechanical 4.2 fps 60 sec 1/4000 sec
Canon GX 1 Mechanical 1.9 fps 60 sec 1/4000 sec

 

Lenses Many options available with Panasonic Lumix GX1, you get wide range of high quality optics including fast prime lenses.

The Canon G1 X comes with a compact 4X optical zoom lens, the Nikon 1 have very limited range of Nikon 1 Lenses.

 

Pocketable: Canon G1 X with fixed 4X optical Zoom Lens and Panasonic Lumix GX1 with collapsible kit zoom can easily fit in your jacket pocket, Nikon 1 lenses are big and need more space / travel bag.

 

Video: Both Nikon and Panasonic and Lumix offer Full HD Video recording at 60 fps, Canon G1 X Full HD video recording is limited to 30 fps only.

 

Display: The Canon G1 X comes with Fully articulated 3″ TFT PureColor II LCD with 920,000 screen dots, The Panasonic GX1 features with Fixed 3″ TFT Touch Screen Color LCD  with 460,000 screen dots and finally Nikon V1 with Fixed 3″  TFT LCD with 920,000 screen dots.

View finder: Canon  G1X features Optical viewfinder, Nikon V1 have Electronic viewfinder and Panasonic Lumix GX1 have optional  Electronic viewfinder.

Conclusion

Canon G1 X is the best compact camera ever made, highly recommended for event shooters, photojournalist,  nature & Landscape photographers, In a very tight compact body you get 1.5inch sensor, ISO up to 12800 and high quality 4X optical zoom lens.

Panasonic GX1,  Comes with bit smaller sensor compared GX 1 features better video mode and new X series of contractible zoom lens are highly optimized for video shooting,  , with four third format you also get a wide range of high quality optics including fast prime lenses.

Nikon 1 system is highly recommended for sports & Action Photographers, it features advance AF system and continuous shooting up to 60fps, but remember the sensor size is small compared to Canon G1 X and Panasonic GX1 (you get limited dynamic and  ISO range).

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Panasonic Slim Zoom ZS20 and ZS15

panasonic ZS 20Panasonic brings two new ZS series compacts, The ZS20is the flagship camera of ZS series features 20x optical zoom in compact body, 14.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor, 1,920 x 1,080 60p (NTSC) / 50p (PAL) full-HD video recording in AVCHD Progressive format and high speed burst shooting at 10 fps in high picture quality, built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) with Map data.

panasonic Lumix SZ 20

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Major features of Panasonic ZS20
14.1 Megapixels 1/2.33-inch High Sensitivity MOS sensor
20x Optical Zoom
POWER O.I.S. aka Optical Image Stabilizer
Shutter 15 – 1/2,000 sec
Continuous Shooting – 10 frames / sec @ full res,
Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 @ 60p
ISO – Auto / i.ISO / 100 / 3200, High Sensitivity Mode (ISO1600 – 6400)
In built GPS
LCD: 3.0″ (7.5 cm) TFT Touch Screen LCD Display (460K dots), AR Coating


Lumix ZS 15

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The Panansonic ZS15 features 16X optical zoom, 12.1-megapixel MOS sensor, high speed burst shooting at 10 fps, DMC-ZS15(TZ25) can record high-resolution full-HD 1,920 x 1,080 60i (NTSC) / 50i (PAL) videos in AVCHD (MPEG-4 / H.264) format, In addition to the manual operation, 3.0-inch large 460,000-dot and a variety of special effects that add fun to shooting experience are newly integrated – Creative Control mode including Miniature Effect, Panorama Shot, Creative Retouch and Auto Retouch.