Within the Reddit MFT community members shared their list of cameras:
Panasonic / Lumix Wishlist
- Lumix G9IIS: A specialized version of the G9II featuring a 16MP stacked sensor designed for maximum noise control, high-speed readout, and minimal rolling shutter for wildlife shooters.
- Lumix GX8ii: A modern successor to the GX8 with a 25MP sensor, PDAF, USB-C, and a higher resolution EVF, while maintaining the beloved large rangefinder form factor.
- Updated GX85 / GX80:
- A version with Phase Detect Autofocus (PDAF), a full flip-out touchscreen, and a dedicated microphone input.
- A “Cinema” version with internal BRAW, audio I/O, and external USB-C recording.
- A “GX85 mk2” utilizing the G9II sensor and adding weather sealing.
- Lumix GM Series Successor: A pocket-sized body (like the GM1 or GM5) featuring the G9II sensor and a built-in EVF, paired with updated pancake lenses.
- MFT S9: The compact, colorful design of the full-frame Lumix S9 but with an MFT sensor and the inclusion of a mechanical shutter.
- Box-style GH7: A modular, box-shaped version of the GH7 for professional video rigs.
OM System / Olympus Wishlist
- OM-5III: An OM-5 sized body containing the OM-1 flagship internals (stacked sensor, subject tracking, and built-in ND filters).
- Weather-sealed PEN-F: A digital PEN-F successor that introduces IP-rated weather sealing and the latest OM-1 sensor technology.
- OM-1 III: A flagship update featuring a 30MP stacked sensor capable of uncropped 6K video recording.
- MFT-sized TG-8: A ruggedized “Tough” camera featuring a full Micro Four Thirds sensor for high-quality underwater photography without the need for bulky housings.
- Digital OM-4 Throwback: A camera that replicates the literal aesthetics of vintage OM film bodies to capitalize on the current trend of camera nostalgia.
General Concepts & Technical Requests
- Radical Ergonomics: A departure from the rectangular “box” design in favor of a cylindrical or tube-shaped grip designed purely for hand comfort and lens balance.
- Open Software Platform: A camera system that allows users to reprogram the UI or install community-developed features via dev kits.
- Modern “Trip 35”: A compact, metal, weather-sealed camera with a fixed 20mm prime lens and a dedicated physical dial for film simulations or color profiles.
- Sensor Innovation: Development of “White Pixel” technology (removing parts of the color filter array) to significantly increase low-light sensitivity on the smaller MFT sensor.