Constructed with the open Four-Thirds format, Panasonic has introduced their second SLR, the Lumix DMC-L10 (press release). Leica, another company supporting the Four-Thirds format, has designed the accompanying image-stabilized 14-50mm lens.

The Panasonic SLR is competitive with the mid-range DSLR market, with an estimated price at $1300. And with an expected release date in October, the Lumix DMC-L10 will go head-to-head with the latest Canon and Nikon DSLR offerings.

Key features that the Lumix DMC-L10 offers are:

• Fully actuating 2.5″ LCD screen.
• Live-View preview LCD function.
• 10.1-megapixel Live MOS Sensor.
• Supersonic Wave Filter dust reduction system.
• 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
• SD and SDHC card support.
• Four-Thirds lens mount allowing the use of lenses from Leica, Olympus, and Sigma.

Complete preview at DPReview.

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