Fengniao had a chat with a bunch of Panasonic managers and there are couple of interesting notes. And they confirmed they are developing new fixed lens cameras. I hope they this means there will be a successor for this model!
The google translated text:
In terms of market demand insight, Panasonic is keenly aware of the trend of recovering demand in the fixed lens camera market. Based on this change in the market, Panasonic is looking forward to the fixed lens camera market and is actively planning the introduction of new products. Although it is not yet possible to determine the specific time of the release of new products, it can be seen that Panasonic has launched an in-depth thinking and layout in this area.