Panasonic

Cameras

Review: Panasonic Lumix TZ40 compact camera

Reviewed by Terry Lane This 18-megapixel compact camera is in the superzoom 'travel' category.

Cameras

Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

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Reviewed by Terry Lane This flagship camera is designed with equal emphasis on still and video photography.

Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

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Reviewed by Terry Lane For the point-and-shooter who wants more control over functions, this bridge camera does a good job.

Review: Panasonic Lumis GF5

Panasonic Lumix GF5.

Imaging This camera, with a 12-megapixel sensor, is Panasonic's latest entry model in its micro four thirds interchangeable lens range.

Review: Panasonic Lumix LX7

Imaging Panasonic invented this category and it is still the one to beat.

Review: Panasonic Lumix GF1

Panasonic lumix GF1

Panasonic has solved the problem of auto-focus speed in a compact camera using the contrast detect method. Images are sharp with excellent contrast. Image quality, in either raw or JPEG, is gorgeous.

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Fire on the mountain

The Olympus Pen E-P5 is worth waiting for.

Imaging The Olympus Pen E-P5 compact system camera is certainly worth waiting for.

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Two cameras in one

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Imaging Do you need two cameras, or can the hybrid Panasonic Lumix GH3 manage to do it all?

Smart TVs

Attentive viewing

Smart tv

Have smart TVs finally come of age? Jenneth Orantia investigates 2013's most intelligent offerings.

Cameras

Review: Sigma 19mm f2.8 EX DN lens

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Reviewed by Terry Lane For anyone wanting a moderately wide-angle lens for occasional use, the Sigma fits the bill.

Review

Toss-up: online movie rental services

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Adam Turner Rather than buy yet another set-top box, you might be able to watch movies online directly via your TV or Blu-ray player.

Cameras

Review: Nikon 1 V2 compact system camera

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Reviewed by Terry Lane This 14-megapixel compact system camera is one of the sweetest cameras around.

Review: Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm F1.8 lens

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Reviewed by Terry Lane This is a return to the good old days of brilliant, beautifully made prime lenses.

Better to shoot wide of the mark

Henri Cartier-Bresson would not crop his images, including this of Jawaharlal Nehru and Lord and Countess Mountbatten (but for publishing purposes, please excuse our trim).

Imaging When it comes to aspect ratio, stretch out your borders and think widescreen.

LG beats rivals in race to sell new OLED TVs

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YOUKYUNG LEE LG Electronics started taking pre-orders on Wednesday for the world's first big TVs that use an advanced display technology promising startlingly clear images on wafer-thin screens.

Headphones push sound through user's skull

Panasonic Bone Conduction Headphones

People who don't want to disturb sleeping family members could use a new product from Panasonic that doesn't need speakers or even your own ears: wireless bone-conduction headphones.

TVs get bigger, bolder, smarter at CES

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Rob Lever TV makers at CES will seek to dazzle consumers with bigger, bolder displays, and smarter technologies for consumers who want television to be a "multiscreen" experience.

Are consumers ready for television watching back?

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Rob Lever In the new world of technology, television is not just for watching. It is also watching you.

Review: Olympus M. Zuiko f2.8 60mm macro lens

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Reviewed by Terry Lane The image quality from this lens is outstanding, whether used as a close-up or as a medium telephoto.

Focus on the year's finest

A Sigma 30mm f2.8.

Terry Lane Some beautiful examples of interchangeable lens cameras came our way this year.