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Panasonic is releasing new model “DMC-GF6″ in its LUMIX series on April 24. It features a 1.6 million pixel Live MOS sensor and LUMIX’s unique image processing engine “Venus Engine” that improves resolution, so you can take a high-quality photo/movie in a dark area.

NFC and Wi-Fi is built in.

3 models will be out on April 24 with 3 different colors (white, black, red):
DMC-GF6 – Camera only
DMC-GF6X – Camera with electric-powered zoom lens
DMC-GF6W – Camera with standard/tele lens

LCD touch panel has adjustable angle; 180-degree to upper direction and 45-degree to down direction. It takes only 0.5 seconds to be able to shoot after turning the camera on, so you can release the shutter right after you find an object you want to take a picture of. Speed of continuous shooting is 4.2 times per second.

It has an improved version of the “Omakase iA” feature that helps the user choose the best shooting mode depending on the target object and it has added a food recognition function to make pictures of dishes look delicious.

There are several other functions to enable you to enhance photos, including 19 different kinds of filter functions.

Size: 111.2 x 64.8 x 38.4mm
Weight: 323g
Camera: 4/3 inch Live Mos senser, 1.6 million effective pixels
ISO: ISO160-25600

It’s not a secret in the least thanks to a video slip-up by Panasonic a few days ago, but today the company is ready to officially announce the successor to its venerable GH2, the Lumix DMC-GH3. This Micro-Four Thirds mirrorless shooter is nearly as big as some entry-level DSLRs, but it’s loaded with features to make up for it. Packed inside its dust- and splash-proof magnesium alloy body, you’ll find a 16.05-megapixel Live Mos sensor that’ll handle 200 to 12,800 ISO natively with extension from 125 to 25,600. Aiding it is Panasonic’s latest Venus engine, which enables 6 FPS burst shooting (20 in 4-megapixel mode).

Notably, Panasonic is pushing this as a “multimedia” shooter given its robust video features. Unlike many ILCs, the GH3 touts unlimited recording time, so you won’t be held back by the likes of the camera overheating — sadly, the approx. 29-minute recording restriction for PAL regions is in place however. You’ll be able to shoot in either MP4, MOV, AVCHD or AVCHD Progressive, with a maximum bandwidth of “72 Mbps (ALL-Intra) / 50 Mbps (IPB).” The formats can be recorded using frame rates of 24, 30 and 60p (excluding MOV and AVCHD), and you’ll even be able work with SMPTE time-codes for syncing footage easily in post production.

On back, there’s an articulating 3:2 614K-dot OLED touchscreen, which can be used for tap-focusing while recording video, along with a 16:9 1,744K-dot OLED view finder — both of which provide 100% frame coverage. Thanks to included WiFi connectivity, you’ll be able to control the camera from your mobile device — although, its HDMI out may be better suited for film-making. Along the side, there’s a duo 3.5mm jacks for monitoring and recording audio straight from the camera with a mic of your choosing or a Panasonic’s optional shotgun mic. Speaking of accessories, an F2.8 35-100mm lens will also be introduced with the camera, touting a dust- and splash-proof design. There’s no word on price just yet for the GH3 or its accessories, but we’re told the camera will hit shelves for a number shy of $2,000 when it’s released later this year. The unit we got eye-on time with was an admittedly rough and early build, but you can check it in detail at the gallery above while we get some more impressions at Photokina. You’ll also find extended details in the press release after the break.

Zach Honig contributed to this report.

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