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Over the past couple of days we have seen leaked photos and specifications of Panasonic’s Lumix GX7 camera ahead of its announcement. In case you might not have believed the rumors and leaks, Panasonic has since stepped forward and officially announce the camera. Given the multitude of leaks, there’s really not much that Panasonic announced that surprised us, but at least we now know that the specs are official.

For those wondering what they might be able to expect from the Lumix GX7, this is a Micro Four Thirds camera from Panasonic that will sport a 16MP sensor. It will feature a magnesium alloy body that will make it more sturdy and durable, and will also feature in-body stabilization and a shutter speed of 1/8000, ISO of up to 25,600, and will also be able to record videos at Full HD 1080p quality at 60fps.

The GX7 will also sport a 16:9 vertically tiltable Live View Finder that will be able to begin the autofocus when it detects an eye has been placed onto it, a touchscreen LCD display that can also be tilted up to 80-degrees, along with WiFi and NFC connectivity. The Panasonic Lumix GX7 is expected to be made available in the US this November and will be priced at $1,100 with the 14-42mm kit lens, and $1,000 for just the body-only. [Press release]

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There’s not much to reveal about Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GX7 since it leaked (nearly) in full just days ago, but now it’s official. This 16-megapixel Live MOS shooter is Panny’s latest Micro Four Thirds offering aimed squarely at prosumers. This retro-styled camera is a much svelter option than the video-focused GH-3 ($1,500) thanks to its magnesium alloy casing. Along with in-body image stabilization and a swift shutter that tops out at 1/8000th of a second, the ISO tops out at 25,600. If video is your concern, it’ll capture 1080p footage at 60 fps (24 Mbps) in AVCHD.

While the GX7 will burst shoot with autofocus tracking at 4.3 fps, its electronic shutter lets it hit 40 fps if pure speed is what you’re after — while we’re on it, the shutter will also operate in a silent mode. Notably, a vertically-tiltable 16:9 Live View Finder is onboard, packing a resolution of 2.76 million dots and the ability to fire off the autofocus once it detects an eye. Two control dials aid in manual settings along with a rear-facing LCD touchscreen, which tilts up to 80-degrees. If all that wasn’t enough, built-in WiFi and NFC allow for the likes of remote viewfinder apps and sharing media.

The GX7 will hit the US this November in a silver and black colorway priced at $1,100 with a 14-42mm kit lens, and $1,000 for just the body itself. A sleathier all-black variant will also be available, though only in Japan. Aside from the camera, a new Lumix lens with Leica tech will also hit shelves, offering a 45mm 42.5mm focal length with a speedy f/1.2 aperture — the fastest in the lineup to date. Hit the press releases after the break for more details.

Update: We’ve corrected the focal length of the fast prime lens, which is 42.5mm rather than the 45mm we originally reported.

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When it comes to the Android operating system, the number of devices that it runs on are pretty vast. Majority of these would comprise of smartphones as well as tablets, but this does not mean that other kinds of hardware around the home are exempt – the smart TV is one of them, while Google’s recently introduced Chromecast too, falls under the Android category in some way. How about the humble home phone? Panasonic seems to have a soft spot for this particular piece of consumer electronics, having announced the Panasonic KX-PRX120, which is a home phone that runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and accompanied by a 3.5” touchscreen display. This is not the first of its kind, and I don’t think it will be the last, either.

Basically, you can say that the Panasonic KX-PRX120 sports all the basic features of an Android device, although it is far more suitable for use around the house – and not on the move. It happens to be a digital cordless (DECT) phone that boasts of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS capabilities, in addition to a VGA camera in front that enables you to perform video calls. Other hardware specifications include a microSD memory card slot, a micro USB charging port, and a 1450mAh battery.

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Though some of us have elected to make our smartphones our main phones, many still have a home phone line, and for those users, Panasonic has developed a cordless offering that brings Android to the landline. The KX-PRX120 looks like a slightly dated, thick smartphone, but functions as a standard cordless home phone, providing a touchscreen display and front-facing camera, among other features.

The cordless phone features a 3.5-inch TFT display with an HVGA resolution and support for multi-touch. As with a smartphone, the digital phone offers various connectivity options: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS. The battery is a 1450mAh offering, though Panasonic doesn’t specify how long of a battery life this provides.

There’s no mention the internal storage in the handset, but users can save data and files on a microSD card via a storage slot. One nice benefit of the handset is a front-facing camera (0.3-megapixel), which allows users to use Skype or similar apps and hold a video conversation. Charging is achieved using a standard micro USD cable.

While Panasonic doesn’t specify in its announcement whether the user will have access to the Google Play store, the icon is plainly visible in the image above, so we’ll take that as confirmation. There’s an answering machine functionality that allows for up to 40 minutes of audio storage, and a feature for blocking both incoming and outgoing calls that are unwanted.

There’s a Caller ID feature, optional Key Finder, and the ability to register up to 6 handsets in total. Unfortunately, Panasonic didn’t specify when the KX-PRX120 will hit shelves, nor how much consumers can expect to pay for it, but we’ll keep you updated when more information is announced.

SOURCE: Panasonic

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