Panasonic Unveils Five New LUMIX Camera Models in the Middle East

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Panasonic is set to launch five new models from its LUMIX range of digital cameras at the upcoming GITEX 2006 in Dubai. The new cameras, including the DMC-FZ50, DMC-LX2, DMC-FX50, DMC-FX07, and DMC-FX3, will cater to the diverse needs of professional and amateur photographers in the region.

The DMC-FZ50 is a 10.1 megapixel camera with a powerful 12x optical zoom and a LEICA DC lens, while the DMC-LX2 features a 28mm wide angle LEICA DC lens and a 10.2-megapixel CCD. The DMC-FX50 and DMC-FX07 cameras boast an Intelligent Image Stabilizer and the world's first Intelligent ISO control. The DMC-FX3 is a 6-megapixel camera with MEGA OIS and a high sensitivity mode, featuring a Venus Engine Plus LSI for high-performance image processing.

The new cameras will be showcased at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center, where attendees can experience their unique features firsthand. Panasonic's Product Manager, Yasuo Kimoto, states that the company is confident in the success of the new models, citing the excellent design, innovative features, and competitive pricing of the LUMIX range.

Key Takeaways:

  • Five new LUMIX camera models will be launched at GITEX 2006: DMC-FZ50, DMC-LX2, DMC-FX50, DMC-FX07, and DMC-FX3.
  • The DMC-FZ50 features a 10.1 megapixel camera with a 12x optical zoom and a LEICA DC lens.
  • The DMC-LX2 has a 28mm wide angle LEICA DC lens and a 10.2-megapixel CCD.
  • The DMC-FX50 and DMC-FX07 cameras incorporate an Intelligent Image Stabilizer and the world's first Intelligent ISO control.
  • The DMC-FX3 has a 6-megapixel camera with MEGA OIS and a high sensitivity mode.
  • Panasonic is confident in the success of the new models, citing their excellent design, innovative features, and competitive pricing.

Statistics:

  • 10.1 megapixel camera (DMC-FZ50)
  • 12x optical zoom (DMC-FZ50)
  • 28mm wide angle LEICA DC lens (DMC-LX2)
  • 10.2-megapixel CCD (DMC-LX2)
  • Intelligent Image Stabilizer (DMC-FX50 and DMC-FX07)
  • World's first Intelligent ISO control (DMC-FX50 and DMC-FX07)
  • 6-megapixel camera (DMC-FX3)
  • MEGA OIS (DMC-FX3)
  • High sensitivity mode (DMC-FX3)
  • 13.5 MB of built-in memory (DMC-FX3)
  • Battery life: up to 320 pictures on one charging (DMC-FX3)

Sources:

  • [c] 2006 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)
  • Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (MEI) website: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/top.html
  • Panasonic Gulf FZE (PGF) website
  • Panasonic Marketing Middle East FZE (PMM) website