LG G4, Galaxy S6 crowned kings of phone cameras – with a catch

It’s not exactly news that the LG G4 and Samsung Galaxy S6 pack two of the best smartphone cameras ever. We specifically called them out for their optical excellence in our full reviews, dubbing the G4’s camera “the best available on Android today” and singling out the Galaxy S6’s shooter as “one of the best low-light performers we’ve seen.” Putting them up against each ...

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Pre-orders for Panasonic’s Lumix CM1 begin in the US, priced at $999

If you live in the US and you’ve been eyeing Panasonic’s seemingly very capable Android cameraphone, you’re finally in luck. The Lumix CM1 went official at a trade show earlier in this year, and has finally made it to the ordering phase. Today in the US, Panasonic Lumix CM1 pre-orders are kicking off for $999.You can pick it up at either B&H Photo and Video or Adorama, with the same price in both places. It goes without saying, even, that the Lumix CM1 is a capable little device; it has a 20MP f/2.8 Leica lens on the back with 4K video capabilities, most importantly. ...

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Panasonic Lumix CM1: hands-on (Video)

It was all the way back in September when we first heard about the Panasonic Lumix CM1, days when the launches of IFA were still fresh on our minds. Months later, we’re knee-deep in CES, but the CM1 is along for the ride with us, popping back up on the expo floor in Las Vegas. We went hands-on with the hardware this time, hoping to find out a little more about its impressive-looking imaging capabilities.Is the Lumix CM1 a camera or a smartphone? Panasonic may call it a camera, but with a Snapdragon 801, ...

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Panasonic’s new Lumix CM1 has an incredible camera

It’s pretty common to see powerful Android smartphones these days – we’ve grown accustomed to yearly (or even shorter, in the case of some OEMs) release cycles from the likes of Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony, and others as well. But it is rare to have both a powerful Android smartphone with an especially-commendable camera; sure, phones like the LG G3 can take some pretty nice pictures, but those probably aren’t at the level of the Panasonic Lumix CM1, probably the best Android cameraphone on paper we’ve seen to date.Before we jump into that camera, let’s rattle ...

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