As tipped by SmartHouse, Panasonic Australia has announced a 16.05-megapixel Lumix camera that that is the world’s fastest Micro Four Thirds auto focusing camera. It also has Full HD video recording and touch control.
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According to Panasonic, the new Lumix DMC-GH2 offers a level Light Speed AF of approximately 0.1 second. The key components including the sensor and the image processing engine have been improved, with the camera now having a 16.05-megapixel multi-aspect Live MOS Sensor, high speed burst shooting of up to 40 frames per second, and Full HD movie recording in 50i.
The unit also comes with touch-control shooting first available for the G2, allowing users to change the focus area with a single touch of a button. The company also said that the new GH2 will be compatible with its upcoming interchangeable 3D lens.
Panasonic Australia’s Product Marketing Manager for Lumix, Richard Phillips said, “The LUMIX DMC-GH2 realises all the latest innovations of the G Series and adds exciting new functionality – such as Light Speed AF and 3D lens compatibility, to offer outstanding performance, ease of use and creativity.”
The DMC-GH2 will be available in Black or Silver in mid-November, pricing will be announced closer to launch date.
