SECAUCUS, N.J., Aug. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today
announces a newly designed and innovative LUMIX G "X" lens that
retracts to help minimize its size, without compromising its focal
length or image quality. Panasonic's new premium LUMIX G X VARIO PZ
14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. (H-PS14042) lens, will be
available with the company's smallest and lightest compact system
camera as a lens kit option in the DMC-GF3X model. With
electric-powered zoom operation, the retractable Power Zoom
H-PS14042 lens is extremely compact, approximately 26.8mm in
length, and weighs approximately 3.35oz, offering ultra-high
portability.
Panasonic's new premium LUMIX "X" Series of lenses, including
the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S., offers
a versatile zoom range of 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-84mm)
suitable for a wide range of scenes, such as dynamic landscape to
portrait. Also announced today is another LUMIX X lens, the LUMIX G
X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. Crystallizing
Panasonic's optical technologies, the LUMIX X lenses feature superb
image rendering for lifelike textures, crisp edge-to-edge contrast,
a unique Nano Surface Coating to help minimize ghosts and flaring
in natural settings with remarkable transparency.
"Panasonic continues to innovate in digital photography by
offering advanced features in small and compact bodies, thus
addressing the consumer's need for camera equipment to be
lightweight and easy to carry," said Darin
Pepple, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company. "With the new LUMIX X Series of premium
lenses, we do not sacrifice size for quality and Panasonic still
offers top-of-the-line image quality for our G Series, but in a
smaller design that makes it extremely mobile."
With the LUMIX GF3X, the camera and lens combination can achieve
Light Speed AF of approximately 0.1 second – making it an extremely
quick and high-performing digital camera. The LUMIX GF3X with the
new 14-42 PZ lens also features POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image
Stabilizer), to make it easier to shoot clear photos even in
low-lit situations. The convenient zoom lever on the lens barrel
gives users a stable way to zoom. Manual focusing is also
available with a manual focus lever for even more precise
control.
The LUMIX GF3, like all the LUMIX G Series of Compact System
Cameras, captures high-quality photo images with real-to-life
details through excellent resolution, image rendering and color
reproduction. With its stunningly small compact profile, the LUMIX
GF3 boasts high-speed, precise Contrast AF system and quick
response times. The LUMIX GF3 is also capable of 1920 x 1080 Full
High Definition video in the AVCHD format.
The LUMIX GF3X will be available in a black body and black lens
or a silver body and silver lens kits options in October 2011 for a suggested retail price (SRP)
of $749.99. The new LUMIX G X VARIO
PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. (H-PS14042) lens will also
be available separately for an SRP of $399.99 and will be compatible with the DMC-G3,
DMC-GF3, DMC-GF2 with a firmware upgrade. For more
information about Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras, please visit
www.panasonic.com/lumix.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Secaucus, N.J.,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, is a Division of Panasonic
Corporation of North America, the
principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:
PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and
R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent,
sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our
environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company
information for journalists is available at
www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
SOURCE Panasonic