With outputs in both AVCHD progressive and MP4, the LUMIX G5 provides wide compression and compatibility options.

ENGADGET: Panasonic's Lumix lineup grows: DMC-G5 Micro Four Thirds, DMC-FZ200 superzoom and DMC-LX7 hands-on and sample shots

Its bigger and more progressive neighbor, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, has released a juiced-up options product, part of its accelerated plan to digitize (see box).

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