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Panasonic uses the Lumix name on all of it's digital cameras, which include point & shoot versions to DSLRs. A large number of Lumix models use lenses engineered by Leica German optical designers although they are put together in Japan, several are relabeled as Leica model cameras with cosmetically different styling. Leica previously had a comparable relationship with Minolta, where later version Leica SLRs (and a few 35mm point & shoot cameras) were based strongly on Minolta camera bodies.

A majority of Lumix cameras use various versions of the Venus Panasonic Engine to process the digital images; later versions had a II, III, IV, HD (2008), V (2009), and VI, HD II (2010) after it.

Panasonic manufactures every Leica branded digital point & shoot cameras and are made in Japan, although they do not include film cameras, and they exclude the Leica M8 and Leica digital M9 rangefinder cameras, nor the Modul R digital camera back that fits the Leica R9 SLR film camera. Updated Article Feb 10, 2011

Panasonic Lumix DMC G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC G2

Fun, Easy to use and Lightweight. The Panasonic DMC-G2 Camera is a successor to the G1, which was the first to be produced G series Micro Four Thirds camera to focus on making a camera as petite as could be done without giving up any control or image quality. The G2 inserts touch screen and video recording features.  Announced Mar 7, 2010 Updated Review Jan 17, 2011

Panasonic DMC G3Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G3 The LUMIX DMC-G3 provides the advantages of an interchangeable lens DSLR camera in a point & shoot camera package, light weight and straightforwardness. The decrease in overall dimensions and weight is comes about by advancements in mirror less viewfinder technology, and big DSLR format image sensors that have become more harmonious with a new breed of Micro Four Thirds (MFT) compact system camera lenses. New Review May 12, 2011

Size Comparison of Four Thirds vs Micro Four Thirds

Size Comparison of Four Thirds vs Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Micro Four Thirds SystemPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF1  Updated Review 01/01/2011 - The GF1 is the initial Micro Four Thirds submission from Panasonic lacking an integrated electronic viewfinder. This totally new, minimalist creation further shrinks the overall dimensions and weight of the camera body, providing for easier transport and handling. Pictures and movies are compiled and reviewed right on the camera's briiliant, 460,000-dot 3.0" LCD monitor. Perfected with automatic backlight management, the monitor is easy to behold even under the most difficult lighting conditions.
Panasonic GF2 - RedPanasonic Lumix DMC GF2 Micro Four-Thirds

If you need to shrink a full function camera that uses exchangeable lenses to a more convenient size (and not lose any functions), try the Panasonic DMC-GF2 Micro Four Thirds Camera and the 14-42mm Lens the lightest weight and smallest (at shipping time) exchangeable lens camera you can get.  Announced Nov 4, 2010 Updated Review Aug 15, 2011

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Micro Four ThirdsPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Micro Four Thirds. The Panasonic'LUMIX DMC-GF3 Micro Four Thirds Camera realizes every feature you ever wanted from a bulky Digital SLR exchangeable lens camera, except it pulls this off in a super compact digital point-&-shoot camera type body only about the width and height of a standard smart phone although it's lightweight and easy to master. New Review June 13, 2011
Panasonic GF3X - will be available in black body and black lens or silver body and silver lens kit options in October for $749 suggested retail. - Sep 1, 2011
Micro Four Thirds SystemPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Micro Four Thirds
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Best overall Camera In The Universe. Before I go on with that bold statement, let me explain. I didn't say this the best camera at anything or even one solitary thing. Being best at something cameras are as a rule specialized monsters that normally can really only function at one single thing well.  - Announced Sep 21, 2010 - Updated Review 12/26/2010
Panasonic DMC-GX1 Micro Four Thirds cameraPanasonic DMC-GX1 Micro Four Thirds camera
Panasonic Lumix GX1, an enthusiast rangefinder-style model which has more than just a little likeness to the cherished Lumix GF1. The new camera contains a 'Live MOS' 16MP image sensor, a high 12,800 ISO, touch-screen interface plus a 120Hz enabled readout AF system which can obtain focus as quick as .09 seconds. The GX1 is Panasonic's first camera congruent with it's brand new high res LVF2 viewfinder, which is available separately. The GX1 comes in black or silver with a pair of optional kit lenses. thankfully , there are lots of dials and knobs. What was unknown is what Panasonic had stuffed under the hood. New Review Nov 7, 2011
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