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The 7-inch Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 is a rugged Windows 8.1 Pro tablet that slots into the ever-increasing Toughpad range alongside the FZ-G1 and under the new Toughpad 4K. Announced at CES 2014 , it also comes in a Windows 7 version should you decide that you don't want to migrate to Microsoft's latest OS. Aside from the ruggedization, the most interesting thing is that it is features a powerful Core i5-level processor, yet is completely fanless - though, as you'll hear, all this power and protection comes at a cost (a financial one). That's because it uses a new low power variant of the latest generation (Haswell) Core i5 processors, known as the 1.6GHz Core i5-4302Y vPro. It has a power consumption of just 4.5 Watts, removing the need to reduce heat. Another advantage is that it's always quiet. Don't expect super thin design with the FZ-M1 – this is a corporate tablet that's designed for use on the move and in difficult conditions. However, it's ar...

Introduction Panasonic was first to launch a compact system camera all the way back in 2008, so it has a decently rich heritage on which to build its new releases. The Panasonic GM1 starts a new line for the company, bringing the total up to five now. There's G, GF, GX, GH and now GM. The GM1, being the smallest, lightest and cheapest available is primarily aimed at beginner photographers, especially those who might be stepping up from a compact camera. Featuring a 16-million-pixel Four Thirds sensor, the same as that found in the excellent Panasonic GX7, the GM1 is compatible with the extensive range of Micro Four Thirds lenses that are available - the greatest number of proprietary optics available for any compact system camera. As Olympus also uses the Micro Four Thirds mounts, all of their lenses are also compatible, as well those from thirdparty manufacturers such as Sigma and Tokina. Alongside that sensor is a Venus processing engine, while the sensor is said to be capable ...