Olympus filed patent 2011-250022 in Japan for a hot shoe mounted miniature camera that will be used to capture stereo/3D images. It seems that Olympus has chosen a different 3D solution than Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds 12.5mm f/12 3D lens.
The new 3D camera from Panasonic that will be announced in the next few days will be called DMC-3D1. Here are the basic specs: Dual lens system for 3D or simultaneous wide/tele photos 4x zoom (25mm wide) 3.5″ touch screen 12mp MOS sensor ISO up to 3200 1920×1080 side by side 3D video
In addition to the GX1, Panasonic is expected to release also their first dual lens/sensor 3D point and shoot camera. The camera will be very similar to the Fuji 3D W3 ($248.79). The press release for the new camera can be found here. More prototype images of the camera can be seen here rand here.
Fotopolis published a picture of the Panasonic Lumix twin-lens 3D digital camera prototype which future development was announced few days ago. able take 3D photos and 3D HD videos. compact size newly developed 4x zoom lenses Optical Image Stabilizer which also works for 2D and 3D can take 2D photos while shooting 2D videos at the same time [...]
In addition to all the NX200 and X10 news today, there was also an announcement from Panasonic about their plans to develop new compact, twin-lens 3D digital camera with HD video capability: Osaka, Japan - Panasonic today announced the development of a LUMIX twin-lens 3D digital camera that is planned to be released in winter this year. [...]