In a recent interview with DCWatch, Panasonic confirmed previous rumors that a new GH camera with 4k video will likely be announced in 2014. Here are the main points from the interview:
- Panasonic is working on improving the connectivity with smartphones.
- The compact camera market is shrinking but super zoom compact cameras are still selling fine (Panasonic FZ series).
- The mirrorless camera market is now shifting towards more "pro" products.
- The key development areas to make better mirrorless cameras are : imaging processor, sensor and EVF.
- A new GH camera with 4K is likely to come in 2014.
Five new digital cameras are expected from Panasonic in 2014 (a Photokina year).