During a recent chat with Camera Beta at Photo & Imaging 2023 in China, Panasonic confirmed the arrival of new entry-level and high-end L mount cameras. While the company keeps its focus on 4K, 6K super-sampling, and 6K open gate, the inevitable transition to 8K is on the horizon.
However, don’t get too excited just yet. Panasonic’s plans span over the next few years, so we’ll have to wait a bit longer for the release of these new cameras.
Apart from the cameras, Panasonic also showcased an updated lens roadmap to Camera Beta, revealing the upcoming addition of a telephoto zoom lens. Although there weren’t many details provided about this zoom camera, Panasonic claims that its size will surprise everyone.
According to Panasonic’s performance in the market, the Lumix G series remains stable, and the Lumix S series full-frame mirrorless systems have experienced continuous improvement. The market share in certain regions has even reached double digits, with the Chinese market being a particularly successful one. This success can be attributed to the quick recovery of Panasonic’s production and sales, as well as the convenient establishment of its factories in Xiamen.
One thing I’ve noticed about Panasonic throughout my years of contact with them is the company’s focus on listening to user demands. If you have any ideas or thoughts regarding Panasonic’s future products and development, don’t hesitate to leave a message below.
To summarize, although 8K hasn’t gained enough popularity for Panasonic to incorporate it into their system just yet, they anticipate its inevitable rise and are prepared for it when the time comes. For now, the company’s focus remains on 4K and 6K video capabilities in their upcoming cameras. The exact release dates for these new cameras are still uncertain, leaving us in anticipation.
While the world eagerly awaits information about the hypothetical Panasonic G9 II, the transition of the S5 II’s phase-detection autofocus system to another full-frame body is still pending. We can only hope to see at least one full-frame and one Micro Four Thirds body in the near future. Panasonic seems to have a bright outlook for both L and MFT mounts.