Camera Brand Comparison: Panasonic Lumix Digital Cameras

Panasonic began producing its LUMIX brand of digital cameras in 2001. Early on, Panasonic partnered with Leica, a German manufacturer of digital cameras and lenses. The first model was the LUMIX DMC-LC5. Some of the LUMIX cameras are rebranded as Leica cameras and sold under that name. Leica's first camera was the Digilux 1

Where are Panasonic LUMIX digital Cameras Made?

Panasonic's LUMIX digital cameras are made in Kadoma/Ibaraki, Osaka, and Yamagata Japan.

Panasonic LUMIX Digtal Camera Models:

Panasonic offers several models of digital cameras listed below with a brief description of what they are targeted for.

• DMC-LS Series - Focus on budget and ease of use. Utilize AA bateries and plastic camera bodies

• DMC-LZ Series - Focus on budget while providing better optical zoom and more user controls

• DMC-FS Series - Focus on ultra-compact, good middle model between the LS and SLR

• DMC-FX Series - Focus on ultra-compact, higher end design, and other high-end features

• DMC-ZS Series - Replacing the FX and offering HD video with a dedicated start and stop video button

• DMC-LX Series - Focus on compact style with improved zoom and more user controls

• DMC-TZ Series - Focus on compact style, zoom lens, and interesting technology like GPS and HD video

• DMC-FZx Series - Focus on better zoom, still compact although approaching SLR size

• DMC-FZx0 Series - Focus on manual control without the ability to change lenses.

• DMC-TS Sereis - Focus on rugged design waterproof, shockproof, etc.

• DMC-L - DSLR camera uses the Four Thirds System for interchangable lenses and a live image on the LCD

• DMC-G - DSLR with no mirror, Micro Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses and is smaller and lighter

Reviews for Panasonic LUMIX Cameras

Ratings and reviews for Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras can be found at:

- flickr - See what Panasonic digital cameras people are actually using

- dpreview.com