Panasonic reveals two new M43rds PowerZoom X lenses (14-42, 45-175)

Panasonic has added a new twist to the world of Micro Four Thirds lenses with the launch of two PowerZoom M43rds lenses, the 14-42mm f4-5.6 and the 45-175mm f4-5.6 lenses. Both lenses also have PowerOIS and "HD" for high-definition (video) in their long names.

The two lenses are available for pre-order, $400 for the 14-42mm X< and $450 for the 45-175mm X.

Hands-on/Previews
+ 14-42mm X three page preview at dpreview
+ 14-42mm X hands-on at ephotozine
+ Panasonic 45-175mm X hands-on at ephotozine and Photography blog
+ hands-on with both at Pocket Lint

Press Release Parade
+ Photoscala
+ Focus Numerique
+ dpreview - 14-42mm and 45-175
+ Photography Blog
+ DC Resource
+ SystemKamera-Forum
+ Imaging Resource
+ Engadget