(FT5) UPDATED! Panasonic teaser for a new MFT cameras and the LX3(or TZ ?) successor!
The teaser clearly shows a new MFT camera and a new compact camera!
“Panasonic, a leading imaging brand, is pleased to announce that for the very first time it will attend this years Focus on Imaging show held at the NEC Birmingham from 7th-10th March.”
Panasonic UK
We already told you two new cameras will come. Probably the successor and a TZ or LX compact camera.
UPDATE: This are the G1 and TZ7 silhuettes?
UPDATE2: Drew S. noticed something really interesting: “The silhouette of the new Panasonic compact camera shows the mode control dial to the left of the shutter button as you face the camera. The dial on the newly announced TZ (zs7/tz10) is to the right of the shutter button. So it appears that this is not from the TZ series.”
The G1 and TZ7 silhouettes
Just a reminder: The G1 has been officially discontinued in Japan and the Panasonic LX3 price is continually dropping (now $371.70 at amazon)
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February 10, 2010 |Sounds like it will be very much targeted at the consumer camcorder market (less jello, smooth zooming/panning, auto fouc, long recording times etc)
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Richard
February 10, 2010 |Certainly with regards to the LX4 (LX5), mid-July had been the best guess for an announcement:
LX1 announced – 20 July ’05
LX2 announced – 19 July ’06
LX3 announced – 21 July ’08
But perhaps Panasonic are trying to speed things up due to the Canon S90.
We’ll have to wait and see
reverse stream swimmer
February 10, 2010 |This is a local event in UK.
Shouldn’t we expect the traditional PMA or Photokina shows to be more probably for launching new products?
Or is the Europe the leading market next after Japan to develop?
Roger Sterling
February 10, 2010 |Obviously the left one is some kind of point-and-shoot with the flash on the frontside of the cam. Most certain no LX4.
karli
February 10, 2010 |The silhouette of the smaller camera also matches the newly announced DMC-ZR3(Lumix DMC-ZX3).
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February 10, 2010 |I think they are not going to launch any camera in this “local european” event. They will show only their current products. Just another empty countdown.
Don
February 10, 2010 |I would agree with Karli that the smaller silhouette is like that of the ZX3/ZR3. That size would make a lot of sense was smaller than LX3 body since using 2.7″ size screen and similar to S90 with which it will compete. THe ZX3 has a 24-200mm lens so for the lens to be roughly the same size with LX3 size sensor the focal length would be halfed to say a 24-100 lens just what is needed. with a collapsing design into the body. Likely slower than LX3 at long end but still faster overall than FX150.
I think 43rumors already has had an informant last December that gave a very detailed description of the specifications for this new camera (FT2). Those included controls similar to that used in the S90. Also person thought the lens said 20 and that would be the telephoto end x 4.4 = 88mm equivalent. That specification said it would be small rectangular shape, all metal body, and include a EVF built into body I think. Nothing we have seen since contradicts those specs.
If the silhouettes are real (I hope not for the larger one) then G2 will siimply be G1 with video added and we will have to wait till next fall for the real change in GH2 and an all new body hopefully ala L1 but more likely with raised center section to accomodate large high rez EVF.
Maz
February 11, 2010 |There was a thread on dpreview started by an ex-employee of Panasonic.a couple of years ago stating that Panasonic characteristically issued new product announcements on the penultimate Thursday of the month (in the U.S. — Friday in Tokyo). I forget the reason. Something to do with Panny’s month-end accounting cut-off dates, I think. If this contention is true, it gives some credence to an announcement on Thursday Feb.18th.
It seems clear that the announcement, if any, will introduce a G2. — (G1 discontinued in Japan, removed from the Panasonic Canada site, teaser looks like a “G” form factor). If so, here’s my (partial) wish list:
• Retain the form factor and flip screen of the G1 — I love ‘em!
• Add IBIS to make Zuiko lenses more compatible. Seems to me Panasonic might sell more bodies (in the absence of an Olympus G1 competitor) given a wider range of lenses to draw on, while Olympus might sell more lenses. Win-win for both companies, maybe? (Nothing wrong with dual IS – NX10 has it)!
• Update the G1 sensor
• Faster AF (if the technology is there yet).
Those are my main wish items. I’m sure you have others. (Personally, I have no particular interest in video, only in still photography; but I recognize video to be an important requirement for others).
Correcting Maz
February 11, 2010 |Maz says:
• Add IBIS to make Zuiko lenses more compatible. Seems to me Panasonic might sell more bodies (in the absence of an Olympus G1 competitor) given a wider range of lenses to draw on, while Olympus might sell more lenses. Win-win for both companies, maybe? (Nothing wrong with dual IS – NX10 has it)!
-No, NX10 doesn’t have it!
Only dedicated lenses marked “OIS” has it.
P.S:
I doubt you will see IBIS on Panasonic. Their route has been chosen and that is with MEGA O.I.S.