The Panasonic Lumix brand combines various camera models, each with its own advantages. Compact cameras are characterized by such advantages as minimal body size and high performance.
Panasonic ultrasonic models are the most popular because they are small in size and have a 30x magnification. Equally popular are cameras with an inch matrix, which during tests show excellent image quality corresponding to the level of system models.
For those who prefer better quality cameras, there are DSLM models. They are equipped with a large matrix and can work with interchangeable lenses. Panasonic Lumix mirrorless cameras use the Micro Four Thirds system. Devices from the Panasonic company show excellent results according to the results of numerous tests. This review of Panasonic cameras presents the most popular and best camera models.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
The Panasonic system camera, which will have to besoul more videographers than photographers. The set of functions and specifics of the device hint at professional use.
Benefits
The main competitive advantages of the Panasonic digital camera of this model are:
- capable of recording 4K Full HD video at 24fps at 200Mbps;
- output 4:2:2 color sampling and 10-bit image output to external recording devices;
- Using an optional handle that adds specialized connectors for professional peripheral accessories;
- additional options that make it easy to set up the camera when recording video, adjust and control the audio signal for subsequent editing of footage.
Features
The magnesium body of the Panasonic camera is distinguished by its reliability and compact dimensions, despite the fact that its design is made as a pseudo-analogue of a DSLR. The DMC-GH4 maintains a leading position in a number of parameters, not yielding to the relatively recent full-frame Sony A7S. The powerful computing electronics used in the model contributed to a significant increase in the speed of continuous photography up to 12 frames per second; RAW burst duration is 40 frames. Memory cards for the Panasonic camera of this model require productive and expensive, related to the UIHC-I of the third class. The sharpening system has been improved to increaserate of fire in tracking focus mode up to 7.5 frames / s and reduce the time interval between the shutter release and pressing the shutter button, without allowing loss in pointing accuracy.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
In many ways, the DMC-G6 falls short of a serious model for professional photographers. According to the reviews on the Panasonic camera of this model, we can say that it surprises only with the cost compared to competitors: the price is almost similar to the basic models of cameras.
Camera Features
The DMC-G6 camera will be a very pleasant and useful acquisition for amateurs, but not for professionals. Older mirrorless models significantly bypass it in speed. But few of the competitors can offer recording with locked focus at 7 frames per second and with tracking - 5 frames per second. The camera does not have the current hybrid autofocus, but the standard contrast-focusing system does a great job.
For those who believe that the main requirement for the camera is ease of use, the pseudo-SLR format is a real salvation. In comparison with the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ8 camera, there are much fewer keys, switches and levers on the body, which, however, does not affect the speed of access to the main functions and the comfort of control. The functional toolkit of the model is huge and is complemented by a large number of scene modes, software filters and photo editing tools -those funds that are in high demand among amateurs.
The swivel capacitive touch screen boasts good resolution. The viewfinder differs from the analog in the previous model both in size and clarity of the displayed image.
For most lovers of the G6's video capabilities, it will be more than enough. The maximum frame rate is 60 frames per second. The videos are recorded in Full HD progressive scan. You can use various PASM exposure control modes and adjust other movie recording options. In its price range, the DMC G6 is a truly unique camera from Panasonic.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Panasonic's designers put the DMC-GX7 on the market before the advent of the GM series, using it as a test specimen in an attempt to work out solutions that would make it possible to create a series of cameras with an original design. The solid and reliable body of the camera is made of magnesium alloy. Minus - with compact dimensions, the camera is too heavy. The very high cost of the Panasonic camera of this model is justified more by unusual design features, materials used and workmanship than by features and functions.
Features of the model
Electronic built-in viewfinder, rotated 90 degrees upwards - an original constructive solution of Panasonic designs. Thanks to this unusual solution, the number of anglesthat can be composed in a frame has increased significantly. But this is in theory: in practice, it is more convenient to use a touch screen with a tilt adjustment mechanism. The camera display is clear, large, and does not glare or reflect in bright sunlight.
Specifications
Among all Panasonic cameras, the DMC-GX7 was the first "system" camera to use a stabilization system due to matrix shift. The manufacturer claims that it can work with any optics and is highly efficient when shooting video due to the large amplitude of oscillations. The user can independently choose the mechanism after installing optics with a built-in vibration suppression system. The micro 4/3 system, thanks to its small working distance and small sensor format, is compatible with many lenses when using special adapters. The Vibration Reduction system will be very useful for those who prefer retro-optics.
The camera, in addition to the spectacular and original design, is equipped with a good set of functions. From other models in the GX7 line, it has acquired the option of setting a short shutter speed, so you can use large apertures when shooting in bright sunlight in order to obtain a minimum depth of field. The camera received focus - peaking - a backlight function on the image of contrasting borders. This option is very useful for manual focusing. In addition, when shooting in JPEG, the camera offers a tone curve adjustment tool.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
In the Lumix GM series, this model became the first and immediately reminded consumersabout the main advantage of system cameras - small size, which is missed by many modern manufacturers. One of the best Panasonic cameras is a real baby: the GM1 easily fits in a jacket or jacket pocket, and together with a pancake lens, it can be hidden in a trouser pocket. Compared to competitors in a much smaller format, the model wins in terms of weight and size. At the same time, it has other advantages besides small dimensions.
Advantages of GM1
The camera body is made of magnesium alloy and has a thickness of 3 cm. Panasonic designers managed to squeeze into such a small device a 16-megapixel 4/3 sensor, micro 4/3 mount, improved mechanical shutter, 3-inch touch screen and pop-up flash. On the upper edge of the housing is a mode selection wheel, a programmable function button and a lever for selecting focus modes.
GM1 almost completely repeats the GX7 in terms of the number of photographic functions and modes. The electronic and software stuffing of the baby has been improved, thanks to which she has acquired new features. The functions of automatic compilation of cartoons from several photos, recording of time-lapse video - a set of frames made with a large interval and played back at normal speed are available. A wide variety of software effects and filters will be at hand for the amateur photographer.
The shutter installed in the camera uses a small stepper motor integrated with the mechanismblinds. It is capable of working out shutter speeds up to 1/500 s. The electronic shutter is responsible for a shorter exposure time - up to 1/16,000 s. In continuous shooting mode, the maximum speed is 40 fps without AF lock.
The disadvantages include a small battery capacity for the Panasonic GM1 camera - only 650 mAh. The manufacturer claims that the battery charge is enough to shoot 230 frames, but the use of complex video recording modes will quickly drain it.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Panasonic has created a series of compact mirrorless cameras based on the GM1 camera. The GM5 model did not become a replacement for the previous model and only continued the line, taking the place of a kind of flagship of the Lumix system devices.
GM1 is somewhat inferior to the new product in size, due to the introduction of an electronic viewfinder. It has its own advantages: proximity sensor, focus activation function, large eye relief, contrast, brightness and saturation adjustment, reproduction of Adobe RGB space. The dimensions of the viewfinder are small, as is the resolution of the built-in liquid crystal matrix.
The increase in the size of the case has a positive effect on the usability of the camera. The free space under the screen was filled with a wheel for selecting shooting options and two function keys. On the top edge of the camera is a small protrusion, which houses the "hot shoe" for an external flash. Suchthe innovation is not particularly relevant, especially considering that the electronic viewfinder has replaced the flick-out blitz. The GM5 comes with a compact DW-FL70 flash that does a good job of highlighting scenes.
Panasonic developers did not change the electronic insides of the camera, but taught them new tricks. The readout speed from the matrix was doubled, which had a positive effect on the hybrid-type autofocus response. Continuous shooting speed increased by one frame. The processor performs quite complex real-time image processing: special creative effects can be used when recording video and shooting panoramic pictures, and not just when shooting ordinary photos. An improved scanning method has improved the quality of movie recording to Full HD.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Panasonic GF6 is perfect for getting familiar with the micro 4/3 system. The model has become the "golden mean" in terms of cost and parameters. The manufacturer did not cut the functionality of the camera, reduce the cost of construction or resort to outdated components. Despite the fact that the relevance of technology and hardware is not a strong point of the GF6, the camera fully meets all the requirements of users.
Interface and functions
An intuitive and user-friendly interface will come in handy for those people who have not de alt with anything more complicated than the classic "soap boxes". The Venus Engine, coupled with a 16 MP sensor, guarantees a good level of detail,effective noise reduction and excellent color reproduction. The touch screen displays a high definition image. The tilt mechanism makes it easy to frame photos.
The camera display rotates up 180° for self-portrait shooting. Any pictures can be instantly published on the Web thanks to the Wi-Fi interface. NFC technology greatly simplifies the connection setup process.
The camera body has lost all unnecessary controls, but has acquired a lever to control the zoom. The camera is equipped with a compact zoom lens equipped with a motorized zoom. The body of the camera is plastic with small metal inserts.
