Panasonic Toughpad FZ G1 -Amazing Toughbook for All Condition

The Panasonic toughpad FZ G1 fully rugged tablet sets a new standard for outdoor tablets and is ideal for use in the field. The device runs on Windows 8.1 Pro and has a capacitive screen that supports multi-touch technology (up to 10 points), a stylus, and flexible ports.

This allows it to be used for viewing documentation and high-resolution images in the field, and its connectivity options give the advantage of accessing data at any time. The existing expansion slot allows you to equip a rugged, compact, and lightweight tablet with traditional interfaces.

The Panasonic toughpad FZ G1 is a fully rugged tablet that doesn't sacrifice performance for reliability. The cost is relatively high, but it will ultimately pay off due to the device's excellent performance and durability.

The company Panasonic is a leader in shock-proof laptops and tablets for two decades. The Panasonic FZ-G1 was introduced in 2013, but the version presented in this review has some improvements over the previous model.

The Panasonic FZ-G1 is IP-65 rated and MIL-STD-810G certified.

One notable detail is that the model has several screws on the back, with standard head screws, so users don't have to look for specific hex or Torx screwdrivers to disassemble the device.

The front panel has seven buttons below the display and three indicators. From left to right: 2 user-defined buttons (A1 button opens the settings panel by default, A2 button opens the on-screen keyboard), followed by the volume decrease and increase controls, the Home button, and the auto-rotate screen on/off switch. Next, three indicator lights (battery, hard drive, and power) and finally, the power button.

Features ofPanasonic toughpadfz g1 

The Panasonic toughpad fz g1 has a 10.1" IPS screen with LED-backlighting and a resolution of 1920x1200. The capacitive touchscreen supports 10-point touch. The stylus is very sensitive. According to the test results, it turned out that the accuracy of positioning the stylus depends on its angle of inclination relative to the plane of the screen.

The panasonic toughpad fz g1 has a single speaker on the back, loud enough, but not good enough to listen to music. However, the speaker is dust and moisture resistant.Panasonic FZ-G1 is equipped with one USB 3.0 port, HDMI output, and combo headphone/microphone jack.

For advanced users, there is a compartment on the back for connecting expansion modules:

• Battery
• Magnetic stripe (credit card) reader
• Smart card reader
• Contactless smart card reader
• Even a UHF RFID reader

Also on the back is an 8 MP camera and LED flash. The front camera has 720p resolution and traditionally does not have very high image quality.

The battery life is 6.5 hours, and there is also a backup battery that provides an additional minute of device operation.

The Panasonic toughpad FZ G1 is a truly fully rugged tablet that can withstand the most challenging conditions and is suitable for use in the field. The Panasonic FZ-G1 starts at $ 2300 and ends well at $ 3000 for various configurations.