COLOGNE, Germany - Friday, September 19th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Photokina 2014

(BUSINESS WIRE) The world's leading biannual imaging fair, "Photokina 2014," is being held September 16 - 21, 2014, at the Cologne Messe in Germany. Panasonic is exhibiting a wide-range of digital imaging products in 3 areas at its booth - "4K," "Photo," and "Communication."

An extensive range of 4K products and technologies

In center of the 4K area, there is a stage on which talk shows with photographers, who highlight the benefits of LUMIX's 4K technologies, is taking place. There is also a touch & try corner where visitors can come and test the features of the digital cameras and camcorders for themselves. Panasonic is introducing unique 4K technologies and features including its broad portfolio of 4K products, for example 4K video editing equipment, "Varicam 35" professional camcorders, the wearable camera "A500," and the ability to take an impressive image quality 4K photo from 4K video.

"Photo" Area

The photo area features Panasonic extensive range of cameras from compact cameras to mirrorless system cameras. At the consultation counter, Panasonic staff are ready to answer any questions visitors may have, to take them through a demonstration of the specific cameras, and to introduce their various features. In the LUMIX G corner, Panasonic has on display its superior autofocus and lens technologies as well as photographs and videos shot with each model.

A New Concept "Communication" Camera

The "DMC-CM1" communication camera equipped with a 1-inch sensor, which will be initially introduced to Germany and France, is drawing attention from the media and dealers.

LUMIX "DMC-CM1" was awarded "Highlight of Photokina" which is one of the "Photokina Star 2014" awards given to the product that is most notable among all the products exhibited at Photokina.

With 4K and wireless communication, Panasonic will reach the next stage of "Changing Photography." Panasonic's LUMIX G, as the inventor of this category, sees itself to be the No.1 Mirrorless camera, and Panasonic has also renewed its commitment as the pioneer of the imaging industry to continue a quest to create a new photo culture.

Panasonic at Photokina 2014

[VIDEO] Flash Report

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8TGabcJv04

See more photos

https://plus.google.com/photos/102894371789579256396/albums/6060339685908362033

LUMIX DMC-DM5

http://www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer/cameras-camcorders/lumix-g-compact-system-cameras-dslm/dmc-gm5.html

LUMIX DMC-LX100

http://www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer/cameras-camcorders/lumix-digital-cameras---point-and-shoot/compact-cameras/dmc-lx100.html

LUMIX Global

http://panasonic.net/lumix

Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/multimedia/home/20140918006078/en/

Contacts

Panasonic Corporation

Global Communication Group

Public Relations Office

+81-3-3574-5729

presscontact@ml.jp.panasonic.com

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