Panasonic DMC-G81 + 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 II OIS

The LUMIX DMC-G81 offers a host of advanced technologies and convenient features in a rugged and compact body.

With the latest cutting-edge technology such as sensor without low-pass filter, Dual I.S. image stabilizer, DFD contrast autofocus, high-resolution 4K photo/video as well as movable touchscreen LCD monitor and large OLED viewfinder, the G81 scores with many detail improvements.

The robust magnesium housing with its numerous direct-access controls is easy to operate and splash-proof and dust-proof.

In addition to 4K videos, the 4K photo function can also record motion sequences and action scenes at 30 fps and 8 MP resolution. With the Post Focus function, the optimally focused photo can be selected from a series of images with different focus. The Focus Stacking function allows to generate a partial or front-to-back sharp photo from multiple frames.

The 5-axis Dual I.S. image stabilizer works even more effectively thanks to a new motion sensor and improved computing algorithms. It can compensate for camera shake up to 5 EV steps.

The 16-megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor without low-pass filter, together with the new, specially tuned Venus Engine image processor, promises stunning image quality. With the mechanical shutter, an electromagnetic drive reduces vibration and noise. With silent electronic shutter, the fastest shutter speed is 1/16,000s.

Image control is via a large OLED viewfinder with 2.4 million pixels.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. II Power O.I.S.

The LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm is a 10x superzoom lens with compact dimensions equivalent to the standard 3x zooms found on many digital SLR cameras. In the new dust- and splash-proof variant, the lens in Micro FourThirds standard can now be used in harsher environments - without compromising functionality.

With a Zoomrange of 28-280mm (equivalent to KB), the Micro Four Thirds standard lens is recommended for a variety of shooting situations from landscape to portrait.

The design of 14 lens elements in 12 groups also includes three aspherical lenses and two ED lenses, achieving a further reduction in size and weight while maintaining high optical performance throughout the Zoomrange.

Focusing is achieved via a responsive, precise and quiet internal focusing system driven by a stepper motor.

The lens harmonizes perfectly with the LUMIX G cameras' high-speed precision contrast AF system. The POWER O.I.S. optical image stabilizer ensures exceptionally clear shots even at telephoto and in low-light situations by effectively compensating for both fast and slower hand-motion blur.

The Zooms seven blades result in an almost circular aperture, which produces a harmonious blurring of the background, especially at larger apertures.