The Lumix S9 didn’t start out that well. It’s a great, low-cost full frame vlogging/video camera that’s also great for stills photography, but it had a lacklustre response at launch. What’s the problem? Its design and specs are fine but unadventurous and, worse, its small size also works against it and it feels awkward and unbalanced with larger lenses. This means the new Lumix S20mm f/2.5 is a very welcome addition.
Panasonic
Panasonic is best known for its electronics and white goods, but it's also a successful camera maker. It joined forces with Olympus to pioneer the Micro Four Thirds format, and makes its own successful line of cameras – it's particularly strong in the enthusiast/pro video market.
These cameras are HOW old??
This list might surprise you. It surprised me, anyway. It includes a whole bunch of cameras I still think of as being like, well, new(ish) but when you check the dates it turns out they’ve been around longer than we think.
Everyone thinks Panasonic Lumix G Micro Four Thirds has had it. Really? Let’s see
There’s a lot of gloom around the Micro Four Thirds format these days, much of it from MFT fans worried that their favorite formate might be on the way out, and a lot of it from full frame sensor zealots who think it’s about time. This second bunch is just plain wrong, so let’s not worry about them. Let’s look at what’s actually happening on the ground.
The IBIS hall of shame – mirrorless cameras that don’t have in-body stabilization in 2026
Is in-body stabilization essential? Maybe not for stills photography, though it has some definite advantages. Video is a different matter, especially in cameras designed for video beginners, YouTubers and novice content creators. This is an audience that doesn’t have time for tripods, doesn’t want to mess with gimbals and doesn’t understand why their new camera is worse than their phone. So which mirrorless cameras don’t have IBIS in 2026 and is it a problem?
The new Panasonic Lumix L10 might suddenly be the best compact camera on the market
That’s a bold suggestion, but just take a look at what’s around at the same price point. Only one other camera comes close for features, design and versatility, and that’s based on the L10’s predecessor.
What are the best compact digital cameras to get in 2026 IF ANY?
We’re in the middle of a compact camera boom. It started with the TikTok celebrity Fujifilm X100 VI, continues with the barely refreshed Canon PowerShot G7 X III and has scooped up a whole raft of second-rate compacts from yesteryear and bargain-bin point-and-shoot Amazon specials that anyone can afford and no-one should buy. What’s going on?
Panasonic launches the ZS300 (TZ300 in the UK) – this is more like it!
The Lumix ZS300/TZ300 is a pocket-sized super-zoom compact camera that looks like a refreshed version of Panasonic’s previous ZS/TZ100 and later ZS/TZ200 cameras, and the perfect portable travel camera. The difference between this camera and most others like it is its larger 1-inch type sensor, which immediately offers a jump in quality over the tiny 1/2.3-inch sensors found in cheaper point-and-shoot compacts.
Panasonic S1 II and S1 IIE launched with new Lumix S 24-60mm F2.8 lens
Shortly after launching its new flagship full frame hybrid camera, the Lumix S1R II, Panasonic has launched two new models, this time replacing its original Lumix S1. The Lumix S1 II is the more powerful of these two new models, while the Lumix S1 IIE is a more affordable option.
The Panasonic Lumix S1R II is amazing, so why are people complaining about its readout speed?
Slow sensor readout speed can lead to ‘rolling shutter’ or ‘jello’ effects, which can affect both stills photography and video. But how bad is the Lumix S1R II’s readout speed, has Panasonic really dropped the ball here and will it really affect your results – or is it the Internet just going crazy with yet another thing to start yelling about?
Panasonic Lumix S5 II and S5 IIx firmware updates available October 24
Panasonic has announced firmware updates for the Lumix S5 II and S5 IIx which will be available from October 24. The update brings the same new features to both cameras, but the firmware version numbers are different – this is Firmware Version 2.2 for the Lumix S5 II and Firmware Version 1.3 for the S5 IIx.