Panasonic will begin shipping its new line of Lumix digital cameras next month, which feature world-renowned Leica DC Lenses. The compact, 2-megapixel DMC-F7 features a Vario-Elmarit lens, 2x optical zoom, 2x digital zoom, and will sell for US$499.95. The 4-megapixel DMC-LC40 and DMC-LC5 models sport Vario-Summicron lenses, 3x optical zoom, 2x digital zoom, and will sell for $699.95 and $899.95, respectively. Finally, the entry-level 2-megapixel DMC-LC20, shipping in April for $349.95, features a Vario-Elmarit lens, 3x optical zoom, and 2x digital zoom.