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Panasonic has revealed that it will launch a new digital camera to add to its Lumix range on September 12th.

Its new SLR will be the natural successor the successful DMC-L10 and will be a single lens reflex camera, reports NetworkWorld. com.

While no details have been released by the manufacturer, the product is going to take the number of Lumix digital SLR’s in the range to three.

The DMC-L10 was unveiled last year at the Photokina show in Germany and it is thought that at this year’s event, Panasonic’s new offering will feature prominently in its line-up.

A statement from the company said that its latest camera “offers unique features to set a new trend in digital SLR photography.”

The Lumix LX3 features a wide-angle lens, three-inch LCD screen and a 1/1.63 inch 10.1 megapixel CCD.

Panasonic’s website claims that this enables pixels to be 45 per cent larger, which results in sensitivity and saturation being up to 40 per cent higher than in standard models.

The Panasonic Lumix FZ28 is a camera that boosts the company’s range by offering versatility and great performance, it has been suggested.

A spokesman for the manufacturer said this week that the “super versatile” 10.1-megapixel camera has a number of features that will make the most out of user’s photography skills.

Hitesh Ojha, Panasonic’s product marketing manager for Middle East products, said that one such innovation was the inclusion of a powerful 18x zoom lens that offers a number of choices.

“For an added boost, zoom power can be increased to 32.1x with the Extra Optical Zoom function and the 27mm wide-angle feature is ideal for both broad landscapes and tight indoor shots,” he added.

It is noted that the camera has also been given a new Intelligent Auto mode and AF Tracking facility, which helps capture movement.

The Panasonic Lumix FZ28 is available from UK Digital Cameras in two colours; silver and black.

The Panasonic TZ5 is an ideal companion for those looking for a travel camera, according to a new review.

Trusted Reviews notes that although there are a number of other compact cameras available that sport similar prices and specification - none can do both at the same time.

It states that the eight-megapixel Canon PowerShot SX100 IS is one model which competes with the Panasonic TZ5 on price and adds that the ten-megapixel Ricoh R8 does so in performance, but adds that Panasonic’s camera is a perfect blend of both.

“In fact the closest competitor is its own stablemate the TZ4, currently selling for around £150, but the TZ5’s larger 3.0-inch monitor and the extra megapixel of resolution are big selling points,” the site notes.

The reviewer goes on to note that having used the Panasonic TZ5 for a week, he has grown attached to its design and performance and adds that he will be hard-pushed to give it back.

Both the Panasonic TZ5 and its TZ4 sibling are available now from UKDigital Cameras.

One year after the site reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18, Trusted Reviews has turned its attentions to its successor.

In a piece for the site, Cliff Smith states that the camera was not only a very capable bridge between the compact and digital single-lens reflex market, but was one of the best models around of its type.

However, it states that the manufacturer’s latest ten-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 tops its sibling despite looking on paper like “an incremental upgrade”.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 is praised for its quick response, accurate focus, proper exposure and final images - all in all, it claims, the model is “a very satisfying camera to use”.

“In my opinion it is currently the best all-round super-zoom camera on the market, and will become better value as the price drops over the next few months,” the site concludes.

For those looking for something in the compact market, Panasonic offer a number of Lumix models.

Two new Kodak cameras have been reviewed that make the most of the latest modern obsession - touchscreen technology.

Trusted Reviews reports that the manufacturer has launched two compact digital cameras that are good to look at and offer some of the most sought-after features for today’s market.

It is reported that the Kodak V1073 is a ten-megapixel model with a 1/1.63 inch sensor and a maximum ISO sensitivity of 8000.

However, the V1273 is a 12-megapixel digital camera that, in addition to high definition video capabilities, features a 1/1.72 inch CCD sensor and boasts a 6400 ISO maximum sensitivity.

“Both the V1073 and V1273 are beautiful to look at, and the touch-screen interface, while a problem for some people, is well designed and operates fairly smoothly,” the site concludes.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 is another model which features a touchscreen. However, the camera also has a hybrid system that features joystick control.

The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 has been described as a device that is equipped with features that will boost user fun and also convenience by the company.

Part of the FZ range, which has been designed for photographers who enjoy a high-powered zoom functionality while maintaining a compact size, the new model boasts an 18 times optical zoom along with 10.1 megapixel picture resolution.

This takes the zoom capabilities of the Lumix DMC-FZ28 to 32.1x with a 27mm wide-angle shot designed for landscape photo opportunities.

Inbuilt Venus Engine technology also allows the camera to capture 13 consecutive snaps per second while a single battery charge fuels 460 photos, CCL Computers reports.

For amateur photographers who wish to view their photo opportunities, the model includes a 2.7 inch LCD screen as well as high-definition video capturing functionality of 1280×720 and 30 frames per second.

The complete package includes the Lumix DMC-FZ28, a battery pack, AC, AV and USB cable, charger, CD-rom and software and a user manual.

A new 10.1-megapixel camera from Panasonic has been launched that aims to build on one of its popular predecessors.

The manufacturer claims the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 digital camera aims to act as a worthy follow up to the “highly-regarded” Panasonic DMC-LX2 and that both have high performance and simple design in mind.

Commenting on the launch of the model, the manufacturer’s national marketing manager for imaging David Briganti said fans of the Panasonic DMC-LX2 would not be disappointed.

“With the strong response towards the DMC-LX2, Panasonic has taken its technology a step further by upgrading several key components that we think will make the LX3 another win,” he said.

Earlier this week, Pocket-lint’s Doug Harman said the Leica DC-Vario-Summicron ultra wide-angle lens was an excellent addition to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 - offering almost twice as much light-gathering power as its predecessor.

By resisting the urge to up the number of pixels, Panasonic have created an impressive new digital camera, according to Pocket-lint.

The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is designed to be a high-sensitivity camera with multi-aspect CCD.

Reviewer Doug Harman states a Leica DC-Vario-Summicron ultra wide-angle lens is an excellent addition, with nearly twice as much light-gathering power as the previous model, the LX2’s F/2.8 lens.

He claims the camera’s 24 to 60mm 2.5x optical zoom range and optical image stabilisation allows it to produce landscape or broader scope images with great clarity.

Panasonic has also developed a new, large, 10.1-megapixel sensor which has reportedly boosted sensitivity by approximately 40 per cent and saturation by 35 per cent, compared to the DMC-FX35 model.

A new intelligent auto mode has also been added so that the correct shooting mode is selected regardless of what the camera is pointed at.

Mr Harman comments: “The idea here is that a complete novice can pick up the camera and start shooting with the camera optimised for whatever subject they’re shooting.”

Another strong contender in the manufacturer’s 10-megapixel range is the
Panasonic FZ50.

Panasonic has unveiled the new DMC-FZ28 digital camera as part of its new camera line-up available from August.

The camera hosts 10.1 megapixels and an 18x zoom with the 27 mm wide angle Lecia lens.

In addition, the DMC-FZ28 has ISO, intelligent exposure analysis and optical image stabilisation.

Also featured is the Venus Engine IV. This engine allows the camera to take consecutive photos at a speed of 13 frames a second in its High Speed Burst Shooting mode.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics’ national marketing manager David Briganti said: “The FZ28 packs a wide-angle lens and a high-powered zoom, so shooting outdoor events or vacation adventures is easy with this powerful camera.”

Face recognition technology allows the camera to follow up to 15 faces and a new tracking function means the camera will automatically track a person or object as it moves.

Earlier this month Panasonic won Which?’s award for most reliable camera manufacturer.

Panasonic has launched the successor to the DMC-LX2, according to CNNMoney. com.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 digital camera has 10.1 megapixels, an ultra-senstivite 1/1.63-inch CCD and a F2.0 24 mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens.

Panasonic said: “The DMC-LX3 is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for a compact digital camera that furthers their creative photography.”

The company said it specifically chose 10.1 megapixels for the camera so it would work well with its 1/1.63-inch CCD as each pixel has more space.

Noise generation was also minimised so saturation increased by 35 per cent and sensitivity grew by 40 per cent when compared to the technology company’s ten MP digital cameras.

The lens has also been updated so it is now twice as bright as the F2.8 lens. Combined with the ability to take a picture at a higher shutter speed, pictures taken in a dimly lit space will be clear and blur-free, according to Panasonic.

Last month the company announced it will officially be known as Panasonic, instead of Matsushita which the company was legally called.