Panasonic expands its LUMIX G series with the new DMC-GF5 ultra compact digital interchangeable lens camera that complies with Micro Four Thirds standard. The new model looks just the same as its brother GF3, but of course it comes with some new features. In the compact, lightweight body, the GF5 packs the new 12.1 Megapixel Live MOS sensor, redesigned Venus Engine for better image rendering and color reproduction, and even built-in Flash. It offers a maximum 12,800 ISO sensitivity, compare to 6400 provided by GF3.

Panasonic adds to its LUMIX G Series the new GX1 Micro Four Thirds Compact System Camera. According to Panasonic, the new model is intended to please a lot of photo enthusiasts who have been eager for a technology upgrade comparable to the LUMIX DMC-GF1. The GX1 features 16.01 Megapixel Live MOS sensor, Venus Engine and a 3-inch LCD touchscreen with touch-control system for touch-based focus and shutter release.

Panasonic officially announced its new LUMIX DMC-GF3, its smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera with a built-in flash. Based on Micro Four Thirds standard, the mirror-less camera delivers “all the features desired from a traditional DSLR interchangeable lens camera” in a ultra compact, lightweight body, weighing just 7.83oz. It is 16.7% smaller and 16.2% lighter than its predecessor, the LUMIX GF2, according to Panasonic.

Panasonic expands its LUMIX G Micro System line with the new DMC-G3 Micro Four Thirds camera, follow-up to the LUMIX G2, featuring 16 Megapixel Live MOS image sensor. The new camera uses Micro Four Thirds mount and is compatible with LUMIX G lenses as well as any interchangeable lens that complies with the Four Thirds System standard via an optional mount adapter.

Olympus is launching the PEN E-P2 black-on-black kit. This exclusive limited availability kit includes the PEN …

Panasonic announced the AG-AF100 the first Micro Four Thirds camcorders optimized for HD video recording. The AG-AF100 uses a a 4/3-inch, 16:9 MOS imager that affords depth of field and field of view …

Along with the Lumix G2, Panasonic unveils the Lumix DMC-G10, another addition to its line of LUMIX G Micro System Micro Four Thirds Camera. The new G10 is the world’s lightest digital interchangeable lens camera with a viewfinder. It features the same 12.1 Megapixel Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine HD II processor as the G2, but its 3-inch LCD display lack touch-panel and ability to move.

Panasonic officially introduces the new Lumix DMC-G2, the company’s latest Micro Four Thirds that serves as the successor to the Lumix G1. The G2 is the first Micro43 camera to feature a touchscreen for touch-operation allowing users to lock onto a subject for AF tracking, select the part and the size of AF area with the 1-area AF and access menu settings easily.

UK company Crystal Roc has created this Swarovski-zed Olympus Pen E-P1 camera. The crystallized camera is now covered in hundred of Swarovski crystals and comes with a special limited edition wooden box.

Olympus adds to its Digital PEN line the new E-P2 Micro Four Thirds digital SLR camera, its second Micro43 camera, which is the world’s smallest 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens system with In-body Image Stabilization.