This Black Friday save up to $500 on selected Panasonic cameras and kits

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Some of the best Black Friday camera deals (opens in new tab) we've seen so far this year are from Panasonic. It has slashed the prices on many of its mirrorless Micro Four Thirds and compact camera systems so now you can buy a brand new camera with a big saving! Unlike some mirrorless cameras, the Panasonic Lumix line are actually small and compact which makes them perfect for traveling, taking on holiday or even just having you at all times so you never miss a snap. Paired with the best Micro Four Thirds lenses (opens in new tab) and you've got a pro set up without the extra weight.

Panasonic has become synonymous with making feature-packed Micro Four Thirds camera systems. Unlike some modern mirrorless cameras, both the lenses and camera bodies in the Micro Four Thirds system are small and lightweight which means you'll never have to worry about your back or wrist aching. They're also ideal cameras to take on holiday, traveling or on Safari as the 2x crop factor means you need much smaller lenses to achieve a massive focal length.

Some of the best point-and-shoot cameras (opens in new tab) and best compact cameras (opens in new tab) are made by Panasonic – they often feature big zoom ranges, the ability to shoot Raw photos and have fast continuous burst modes. These cameras are perfect for anyone who is just getting into photography, wants to upgrade from their phone but don't want anything too complicated.

If you're slightly more advanced in photography or even videography, you'll probably be leaning towards the Panasonic Lumix G series or one of Panasonic's full-frame cameras such as the S5 (opens in new tab)or S1H (opens in new tab). These cameras are excellent for both photos and video and can record in 4K or even 6K if you invest in the S1H. When the Panasonic GH5 was released it was the first, compact mirrorless camera to offer 4K 60p video which was a game-changer and the S1H was the first mirrorless camera to become Netflix-certified.

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Hannah Rooke

Having studied Journalism and Public Relations at the University of the West of England Hannah developed a love for photography through a module on photojournalism. She specializes in Portrait, Fashion and lifestyle photography but has more recently branched out in the world of stylized product photography. For the last 3 years Hannah has worked at Wex Photo Video as a Senior Sales Assistant using her experience and knowledge of cameras to help people buy the equipment that is right for them. With 5 years experience working with studio lighting, Hannah has run many successful workshops teaching people how to use different lighting setups.

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