Camera Deals

(ENDED) Refurbished Panasonic ZS19 compact-zoom for $123 w/free S&H

This limited time offer expired, but some of the Meritline specials are recurring, so it may return in the future... One of the latest Meritline deals is the manufacturer refurbished Panasonic ZS19 compact-zoom going for $123 with free shipping when you enter coupon code MLCB20QN in the shopping cart. This is a limited-time and limited-coupon-redemptions promotion. This ships from a USA warehouse (not China). You must be logged on with a Meritline account in order to enter a coupon.

Panasonic GX1 body trickles down to $239 (black or silver)

We have another price slider on the Panasonic GX1 body only! You can now get it for $239 with free shipping and 2% rewards at Adorama in your choice of black GX1 body or silver GX1 body. The black GX1 has dropped to $245 by Roberts at Amazon and remains at $250 in black at B&H Photo... Research the camera with GX1 reviews list...

(ENDED) Refurbished black Panasonic LX7 for $250

This Groupon offer ended... Groupon is offering refurbished Panasonic LX7 black cameras for $250 with free shipping and NO returns. All sales are final unless defective. It ships 2.5 weeks after placing an order. Limit 3 per person plus 2 more as gifts. The Groupon listing ends 5/17/13 at 1am ET.

This is too-close-to-call if you are a fan of refurbished, since the new-condition currently goes for $300 at B&H Photo and Amazon.

For a refresher on the camera, check the list of Panasonic LX7 reviews. To research competing models, check the list of Compacts with RAW reviews.

Panasonic G5 w/14-42 & 45-100 & extras for $600

If you missed last week's specials and you are looking to buy a Panasonic G5 kit now, you can get the Panasonic G5 two lens kit (with 14-42 kit, and 45-150) along with a bonus Lowepro bag and 16GB Transcend SDHC for $600 from Panasonic directly. The same price but without the free Lowepro and SDHC card is available at Amazon where there is a limit of two bundles per customer... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Panasonic G5 reviews.

Panasonic GX1 body for $250 (black or silver)

If you missed Friday's Panasonic M43rds lightning deals, but you still need to get a Panasonic M43rds body nao, the Panasonic GX1 body only is available for $250 in black by various at Amazon and Adorama and B&H Photo. The silver also goes for $250 at Adorama. The silver is discontinued (no longer available) at B&H Photo... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Panasonic GX1 reviews.

(ENDED) Camera & Photo Lightning Deals: eight Panasonic M43rds cameras

This wild round of Panasonic M43rds themed lightning deals ended... Check back next Friday for another unpredictable round of Camera and Photo Lightning Deals... Expired items after the jump...

(ENDED) Red Panasonic GF5X (GF5 w/14-42 Power Zoom) for $370

This promotion ended ahead of its expiration even though not many were sold... More Panasonic M43rds camera action at Groupon! They are now offering the red Panasonic GF5X (GF5 w/14-42 X Power Zoom) for $370 with free shipping. Only the red is available. The black is sold out. Limit 3 per customer plus 2 more as gifts. 48 contiguous US states. Ships 2.5 weeks after order is placed. Read all terms/conditions if not familiar with Groupon. No returns unless defective. Groupon listing expires 5/12/13 at 1am ET... For more on the camera, check the list of completed Panasonic GF5 reviews.

Panasonic LX7 drops to $300 again (both colors)

The price-yo-yo of the Panasonic LX7 has returned to the $300 price in both black and white at Amazon by Amazon... For a refresher on the camera, check its list of completed reviews.

(ENDED) Refurbished Panasonic G5 w/14-42mm for $330 (ends Sat 1am ET)

This Groupon expired or sold-out... One of the current offers in a stream of Groupon Goods specials is the refurbished Panasonic G5 with the 14-42mm kit lens for $330 with free shipping. Limit three per person plus two more as gifts. Promotion expires 5/11/13 5/9/13 at 1am ET or earlier if sold out... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Panasonic G5 reviews. UPDATE: The Groupon listing expiration date has been extended by two days. The new expiration date is 5/11/13 at 1am ET.

Instant Savings on P&S from Sony, Olympus, Panasonic (FZ200 for $480)

New rounds of Mother's Day themed Instant Savings of fixed lens Point and Shoot digital cameras are out for Sony (expires May 12) and Olympus (expires May 18) and Panasonic (expires May 11) headlined by the Panasonic FZ200 f2.8 superzoom with RAW now down to $480 with free shipping. For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Panasonic FZ200 reviews.

(DEAD) Panasonic GF3 brown w/14-42 PZ X for $359

As of a 5:23pm ET recheck, the price jumped up to $500+... If you are a fan of the Panasonic GF3, brown body cameras, and the 14-42mm Power Zoom X lens, it is currently available as a new-condition bundle for $359 at Amazon by Amazon itself.

(ENDED) Camera & Photo Lightning Deals: XRite, Gitzo, Pana FX75, FP5, etc

This round ended. Check back next Friday for another round of Camera and Photo Lightning Deals... Expired items after the jump...

Panasonic GH3 in-stock at many places now for $1300

The Panasonic GH3 may have turned the corner in terms of in-stock availability. We just updated the Stock Status mini-site and the GH3 is in-stock at every retailer we track at its starting price of $1300 including Amazon and B&H Photo. Furthermore, Samy's Camera is offering a free 32GB SD with purchase, while B&H and Adorama offer 2% promotional rewards (2% of $1300 = $26), and while Amazon offers an optional 12-month pay-no-interest financing promotion assuming you pay the whole amount before the 12-months are over (be sure to read all the terms/conditions/etc of the financing offer before applying!)

For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Panasonic GH3 reviews. As of the time of writing, there are 19 completed reviews listed over there.

Refurbished Panasonic SZ7 w/case and 4GB SD for $80 w/free S&H

Groupon is offering the refurbished Panasonic SZ7 w/case and 4GB SD for $80 with free shipping. Free returns. Ships 2.5 weeks after purchase. Limit 3 per person plus 2 more as gifts. 90 day warranty from Panasonic. Groupon expires 4/27/13 at 1am ET or earlier if sold out.

Speaking of Panasonic cameras on Groupon, their GX1 w/14-42mm Power Zoom promotion expires at 4/25/13 at 1am ET.

Panasonic GX1 w/14-42mm Power Zoom for $400 [corrected]

Another Micro Four Thirds deal, you can get the Panasonic GX1 with the 14-42mm power zoom lens (the GX1X kit) in your choice of silver or black for $400 with free shipping at Groupon Goods. Limit one per person only! Groupon ends on 4/25/13 at 1am ET or earlier if sold out. As of the time of writing, Amazon has not price-matched this one. These ship 2.5 weeks after you make the purchase.

No PO Boxes but if you are ask your local post office, they can give you a street address to use to circumvent the "No PO Boxes" hatorade :)

Correction: This particular Groupon listing does not offer "free returns". Returns are allowed only if defective on this one! Typically Groupon offers free returns on products.

Speaking of Groupon, they are offering the well-reviewed MEElectronics Air-Fi AF32 Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Headphones for $50 with free shipping in many colors. Some of the colors have been price-matched at Amazon with 4.3 out 5 with 250+ customer reviews.

B&M: mirrorless specials in new Fry's weekly ad( In-Store Only; some demo/open-box)

The new weekly ad is out for the wild west of electronics, Fry's Electronics, and they have a mirrorless camera sale. These are in-store only specials, meaning you have to either buy them or pick them up at a local brick and mortar Fry's store. The top right corner of the aforelinked ad page shows among others:

+ Olympus E-PM1 w/14-42mm for $200
+ Panasonic GF5 with the 14-42mm lens for $300 in your choice of black or white
+ Pentax Q for $264 (presumably with a lens)
+ Nikon V1 w/10-30 for $379 in black or white
+ some may be demo, some may be open-box
+ supplies vary from store to store
+ this is a very YMMV as we can't check each individual Fry's store
+ more specials at the cameras page in the ad

Refurbished Panasonic ZS19 w/card and case for $130

Groupon Goods is offering the refurbished Panasonic ZS19 superzoom with a Panasonic branded case and 4GB SD card for $130 with free shipping. Comes with a 90 day warranty from Panasonic. Limit 3 per customer plus 2 more for gifting. Please note this is refurbished! Groupon expires on 4/21/13 at 1am or earlier if sold out.

Panasonic GX1 body for $275 (black or silver)

If of all the M43rds cameras and kits it is the Panasonic GX1 body only you are interested it, you can now get it for $275 in your choice of black or silver as follows:

+ Roberts on Amazon, black and silver
+ B&H Photo: black only
+ Adorama: silver and black
+ more on the camera: list of Panasonic GX1 reviews

Panasonic LX7 black for $290 w/free S&H [updated]

Groupon is offering the black Panasonic LX7 for $290 with free shipping and free returns. Limit three per customer plus two more as gifts. The Groupon expires on Friday at 1am ET.

As of a 4/18/13 at 12:33am ET recheck, the Amazon price is up to $400... It appears Amazon may have price-matched this offer, because, as of the time of writing, you can get the black Panasonic LX7 for $290 w/free S&H at Amazon by Amazon.

Panasonic FX78 for $100 w/free S&H (black or gold)

We have another member of the $100 digital camera club, the Panasonic FX78 fixed-lens digital camera in your choice of black or gold (but not black gold) is offered for $100 with free shipping at Adorama. They also have bundles with accessories for $113 if you happen to need all the accessories.