Panasonic cameras: details highlighted

The Panasonic Lumix S series include compact and lightweight mirrorless cameras with a full-frame sensor. These cameras offer cinema-quality video images in combination with detailed photos. Thanks to the quick communication between the sensor, the autofocus motor, and the lens, the controls of the cameras and the autofocus of the lens are very fast and accurate. In addition, the Depth From Defocus technology provides a quick contrast detection autofocus of 0.8 seconds.

The cameras have eye, body, head, and facial recognition to photograph humans and animals. The algorithm for subject recognition has been improved, so the camera even recognizes and tracks people's tilted and moving heads. This works both when you take photos and when you record videos.

Thanks to the Dual Native ISO technology and the Venus Engine, you can make recordings with little white noise and a lot of details. Even in the darker parts of the images. With the full-frame sensors, you don't have to hesitate about using a higher ISO.

In addition the assortment of compact cameras, you also have a wide selection of Panasonic mirrorless cameras to choose from. The Lumix G mirrorless cameras have a Micro Four Thirds sensor and are fully digital.

These cameras are more compact and lightweight than SLR cameras, but they still have a similarly extensive setting options. That makes these cameras suitable for both novice and professional photographers.

Just like SLR cameras, mirrorless cameras have a replaceable lens system. This way, you can choose the right lens for any situation. Thanks to the quick autofocus and the high number of frames per second, you can capture something like the fast actions of athletes sharply.

As a professional photographer, you photograph in RAW format. This is because it affords a lot of freedom in post-editing. You record video in 4K quality and with 30fps. This resolution has 4 times more pixels than Full HD.

With this camera, you can use the 4K Photo function to take a photo out of your video footage. You select the right action moment and save it as a 8-megapixel photo.

With the Post Focus function, you choose the focus point of your photo after you've taken it. This allows you to bring a specific part of the photo into sharp focus in the case of macro photography, for example. If you want to focus on different parts, you use the Focus Stacking function. You use it by tapping the touchscreen and selecting the areas that should be sharp.

Since compact cameras have a fixed lens, they're easy to bring on your travels. You can effortlessly take a good photo without having to switch lenses. If you like a small camera that's lightweight as well, then a compact camera is a good choice for you. Most Panasonic compact cameras allow you to record in 4K quality, which produces clear and detailed video footage. You can use the Post Focus function afterwards to adjust the depth of field ratio. This is convenient if you would have liked to focus on a different point.

For your Panasonic mirrorless camera, you can choose form a large selection of over 70 replaceable Panasonic Micro Four Thirds lenses. There is a suitable lens for any situation. If you like to take portrait photos, choose a 50mm lens, for example. You need a lens with a wide viewing angle for landscape photography, so the wide landscape fits in the frame.

In addition, Panasonic has a large number of Leica lenses for the Lumix G series. These lenses have advanced components for a good image quality. Your photos will be sharp all over and contain a lot of details, so you can see the texture of clothes or the drops of moisture on a flower, for example.