Panasonic Announces Four New LUMIX Refreshes

Today, Panasonic announced four new LUMIX cameras, the LUMIX DMC-TS3, DMC-FX78, DMC-ZS8, and DMC-ZS10. While these cameras are largely just refreshes to older models, they do bring some nifty new features such as GPS, Panasonic 3D Photo mode, and a Smart Touch LCD display.

The 12.1-megapixel TS3 (pictured) is the successor to the outdoor-friendly TS2 and will come with built-in GPS and a compass, altimeter, and barometer for extra ruggedness. It also features the new Panasonic 3D Photo mode, which produces a 3D image by overlaying multiple images.

Panasonic’s FX78  is the follow-up to the FX75 and will offer a 24mm wide-angle lens and a new 3D burst shooting mode. The ZS8 and ZS10 are the newest models in the LUMIX ZS series of long-zoom digital cameras, and both feature full HD video capability and LCD touchscreen controls.

All four cameras are slated for a March 2011 release date, with pricing information to come a month prior to launch.