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"It took SIX YEARS to make the Lumix GH6" – a Panasonic insider spills the beans!

By Adam Waring published 9 November 24

News A Panasonic marketing specialist shares the skinny on the six-year development cycle of the Micro Four-Thirds marvel

Lumix S5 II flagship camera drops to lowest-ever price as Black Friday approaches

By Sebastian Oakley published 5 November 24

Deal The brilliant Panasonic Lumix S5 II is getting a $300 price cut

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 30 October 24

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

Panasonic proves the camcorder is not dead with two exciting budget models

By Chris George published 29 October 24

news The Panasonic HC-VX3 and HC-V900 are the first consumer-oriented camcorders to be launched for some time

Panasonic Lumix G9 II camera held in a hand at waist height

The best Panasonic camera in 2024: from mirrorless to point-and-shoots

By Gareth Bevan last updated 25 October 24

UPDATED Which is the best Panasonic camera? These are the top mirrorless, full frame, and compact cameras

Panasonic Lumix GH7 with Lumix G 12-60mm f2.8-4 Asph. Power OIS lens held down by a person's side

Best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix GH7

By Rod Lawton published 25 October 24

Buying guide Here are some of the best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix GH7, still one of the most powerful hybrid cameras of all

Panasonic S9 gets unlimited recording – and is now available in even more colors

By Chris George published 18 October 24

News New firmware adds a bonanza of new features to the Lumix S9 – and there are new colors to choose from, too

Panasonic suspends new firmware update for the Lumix S9 after noticing "potential issues", other models are not affected

By Kalum Carter published 18 October 24

News Improved AF options, enhanced video features, and Leica Monochrome shooting styles are among the firmware notes issued for Panasonic's Lumix cameras - but the Lumix S9 update is suspended!

Panasonic Lumix S5D mirrorless camera with a lens attached and the screen folded outwards, held in a person's hands

The refreshed Panasonic Lumix S5D offers great full-frame value for pro creators

By Gareth Bevan published 8 October 24

NEWS Panasonic refreshes the original Lumix S5 to add DJI LiDAR autofocus compatibility – still at a tantalizingly low price

Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm is world's smallest ever full-frame zoom, and I got my hands on it

By Chris George published 8 October 24

News Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 sets new slimming record weighing in at just 155g

Guitarist stands on stage beneath blue lights, with white, green and red rectangles used to show 9:16, 16:9 and 3:2 aspect ratios respectively

WTF is 'Open Gate' and do you really need it on your camera?

By Mike Harris published 7 October 24

Feature Panasonic is particularly partial to the term 'open gate' when describing its latest Lumix cameras, but what does it mean? And should filmmakers care?

WTF is this new Panasonic camera?

By Kalum Carter published 29 August 24

News Panasonic has just designed this wild-looking 3D camera. Could it be a new vlogging camera or something more?

Photo of racing car with and without Burnt Orange LUT

The camera industry has gone mad for LUTs, it seems. But what the hell are they?

By Jon Devo published 24 August 24

Scanning Ahead

The best L-mount lenses in 2024: check out these best buys for your Panasonic, Sigma or Leica mirrorless camera

By Matthew Richards last updated 15 August 24

Buying guide These are the best L-mount lenses for Panasonic Lumix S cameras, the Leica SL range and the amazing Sigma fp series

I saw Panasonic's Lumix S9 for the first time at a show and I just kept walking. That’s bad!

By Rod Lawton published 2 August 24

Opinion I review cameras for a living, so I ought to take an interest, but this constantly repeating ‘creator’ formula is just, well, boring

Report: Panasonic Lumix S1R II delayed until 2025, will be based on Leica SL3

By James Artaius published 31 July 24

NEWS It's being reported that the Panasonic Lumix SL3 – which will be based on the Leica SL3 – has been delayed until early 2025

Panasonic statement on measures taken in the wake of its photo scandal (Japanese text)

Panasonic photo scandal: 77 cameras and lenses were marketed with images taken on other equipment

By James Artaius published 28 June 24

NEWS Panasonic confirms that 77 cameras and lenses were marketed using "inappropriate images"; pledges to "regain the trust of our customers"

No need to wait for Prime Day to SAVE $1,000 OFF the Panasonic Lumix BS1H

By Sebastian Oakley published 28 June 24

Deal B&H just ripped $1,000 off the Panasonic Lumix BS1H – it's not Amazon Prime Day but it's still a big bargain!

A man scratching his head, stylized in a single red tone

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

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