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Are full frame sensors for "people with low camera literacy"?

By James Artaius published 15 June 24

NEWS Panasonic says crop sensors are "difficult to use for people with low camera literacy" while full frame sensors "are easier to understand". So… are full-framers dumb?

Panasonic joins forces with Arri to offer ARRI LogC3 for the Lumix GH7

By Sebastian Oakley published 13 June 24

News Pansonic and Arri team up to deliver cinematic quality to the masses with the Lumix GH7

Save a MASSIVE $1,000 on the Panasonic Lumix BS1H

By Sebastian Oakley published 6 June 24

Deal B&H ripped $1,000 off the Panasonic Lumix BS1H – it's not Black Friday but this is an amazing bargain!

Panasonic’s best video camera enters a new phase with the Lumix GH7

By Gareth Bevan published 5 June 24

News Panasonic announces the Lumix GH7 with phase-detection autofocus and the world’s first 32-bit float recording

Panasonic teaser animation, featuring the Micro Four Thirds lens mount with the word "Lumix" followed by a countdown, from 7 to 1, and the text "New phase @Cine Gear 5th June"

Is Panasonic launching a new camera today?

By James Artaius last updated 5 June 24

NEWS Panasonic is teasing an announcement for today – is a new camera on the way?

OM System OM-1 Mark II being used by photographer James Artaius

Best Micro Four Thirds cameras in 2024 from Olympus, OM System and Panasonic

By James Artaius last updated 4 June 24

Buying guide The best Micro Four Thirds cameras are the ultimate combo of portability (sometimes even pocketability!) and power

Panasonic uses a photograph taken on a Nikon, by photographer Mircea Bezergheanu, to illustrate the capabilities of Lumix cameras

Panasonic apologizes after being caught using photos taken on Canon, Nikon and Tamron kit

By James Artaius last updated 29 May 24

NEWS Lumix Japan issues an apology after it was discovered using images taken on Canon, Nikon and Tamron kit on its website

A man in a blue suit, with a white shirt, holding a Panasonic Lumix GM1 camera up to his eye, obscuring his face

Sorry, Panasonic, I don't want the S9 – I want the camera you made 11 years ago

By James Artaius published 25 May 24

OPINION In theory, I love the Lumix S9. In practice, it proves that there's a time and place for full frame – and this isn't it

The best Micro Four Thirds lenses in 2024 for Olympus / OM System and Panasonic

By James Artaius last updated 23 May 24

UPDATED We round up the best Micro Four Thirds lenses, including primes, ultra-wide angles and super-telephotos

Panasonic Lumix S9 cameras in four different colors next to one another

The Panasonic Lumix S9 is a pint-sized full-frame camera for content creators

By Gareth Bevan published 22 May 24

News With new LUT features and the Lumix Lab app, Panasonic’s new Lumix S9 camera can ‘shoot to share’ in 30 seconds

Panasonic Lumix S 26mm f/8 lens attached to a camera sat on some red sandstone

Panasonic pancake! A new super-skinny 26mm lens is here to match the Lumix S9

By Gareth Bevan published 22 May 24

News A 26mm pancake lens, followed by an 18-40mm lens later in the year, will give the Lumix S9 some more practical options

Panasonic Lumix teaser video, with four young people taking selfies as the word "SOCIAL" scrolls across the screen

Panasonic's new camera just went from "cerebral" to flat-out TikTok pandering

By James Artaius published 14 May 24

NEWS Shoot! Style! Share! Social! Panasonic doubles down on influencers with its latest camera teaser

It looks like Panasonic's "completely new kind" of camera is coming next week

By James Artaius published 13 May 24

NEWS Panasonic is teasing that its "totally unexpected" camera is coming on May 23, with this surreal invitation image

Composite photo of a clay pigeon shooter taking aim at a Fujifilm X100VI and Leica Q3 flying through the air

Is Panasonic's new camera gunning for the Fujifilm X100VI and Leica Q3?

By James Artaius published 2 May 24

NEWS It looks like Panasonic's next camera will be aiming squarely at the Fujifilm X100VI and Leica Q3 when it launches this month

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"Something totally unexpected" is coming from Panasonic next month

By James Artaius published 27 April 24

NEWS "A completely new kind of [camera] model" is on the way from Panasonic in May, according to a new report… but what is it?

Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens attached to a Panasonic Lumic S5II and held in a hand

Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro review: an incredibly compact lens for close-ups

By Gareth Bevan published 12 March 24

Review The Panasonic Lumix 100mm's incredibly compact size and lightweight design ticks all the right boxes for a 1:1 macro lens

Best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S5, S5 II and S5 IIx: Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX being held by DCW reviewer Jon Devo

Best lenses for Panasonic Lumix S5, S5 II and S5 IIx in 2024

By Rod Lawton last updated 11 March 24

Buying guide We choose the best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S5, S5 II and S5 IIx based on cost, size and performance

Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm attached to a camera held in a hand down by a side

Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro O.I.S. review: the travel photographer's new best friend

By Gareth Bevan last updated 11 March 24

Review Covering all bases, the Lumix S 28-200mm superzoom makes a play to be the only lens you need on the move

The Panasonic HC-V180 camcorder being held by a young woman

Panasonic HC-V180 review: a bargain travel camcorder

By Lauren Scott published 5 March 24

Review The Panasonic HC-V180 is the ideal camcorder for travel movies if you don't have an advanced smartphone

Best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix G7 in 2024

By Rod Lawton published 23 February 24

Buying guide The best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix G7 can extend this budget camera’s capabilities without breaking the bank