Summary: Compact style hybrid camera using the same Micro Four Thirds sensor and lens system as the Olympus Pen cameras. The GF2 replaces the GF1, bringing full HD movies and a touch-control display.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: SLR style hybrid
- Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13mm
- Resolution: 16 megapixels
- Lenses: Micro Four Thirds
- Key features: Full HD movies, 10x zoom kit lens, touch-screen control
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: SLR-style hybrid camera designed specifically for full HD movies. The GH2 replaces the GH1 with a higher-resolution 16-megapixel sensor, 5fps continuous shooting speed and touch-screen control.
- Launched: July 2010
- Type: High-end compact
- Sensor size: 1/6.3-inch
- Resolution: 10.1 megapixels
- Lens: 24-90mm equivalent f2.0-3.3
- Key features: Aspect ratio switch
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: One of the best high-end compact cameras for enthusiasts, the LX5 boasts a wider zoom range than its predecessor but keeps its small size, build quality and manual controls.
- Launched: March 2010
- Type: SLR style hybrid
- Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds 17.3 x 13mm
- Resolution: 12.1 megapixels
- Lenses: Micro Four Thirds
- Key features: Articulating LCD, touch-control
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: This is the next model up from the basic Lumix G10 SLR-style hybrid, offering an articulating LCD display with touch-screen control. The G2 is aimed at beginners and enthusiast.
- Launched: March 2010
- Type: SLR style hybrid
- Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds 17.3 x 13mm
- Resolution: 12.1 megapixels
- Lenses: Micro Four Thirds
- Key features: None
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Panasonic's entry-level SLR-style hybrid. It lacks the articulating LCD and high-resolution EVF of the G2, but the sensor and overall image quality are just the same. A good camera for beginners.
- Launched: September 2009
- Type: Compact style hybrid
- Sensor: Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13mm
- Resolution: 12.1 megapixels
- Lenses: Micro Four Thirds
- Key features: Standard HD movies
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Panasonic's compact style hybrid camera uses the same Micro Four Thirds lenses as the G-series cameras. It's now been superseded by the GF2.
- Launched: March 2009
- Type: SLR style hybrid
- Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13mm
- Resolution: 12.1 megapixels
- Lenses: Micro Four Thirds
- Key features: Full HD movie mode, articulating LCD, 10x zoom kit lens
- Links: Press release | Product page
Summary: SLR-style hybrid camera designed specifically for shooting full HD movies. It comes with an excellent 10x zoom kit lens. Now superseded by the GH2.
