Dpreview published their interview with Panasonic, here is the recap:
- The trend is moving towards full-frame mirrorless cameras
- The new Panasonic S1 and S1R mirrorless cameras are specialized for professionals (translation: expect a very high price tag)
- The S1/S1R cameras are so big because of all of the tech that is inside. The exact quote was: "The advice from professionals is that they place more importance on performance, not size". I have to laugh here because for over a decade mirrorless companies have been promoting their cameras as a smaller and lighter alternative to DSLR. Apparently, this marketing strategy is now over.
- "The S1 and S1R will be the most durable cameras on the market" (whatever this means, maybe Panasonic can back this statement by providing a 5-year warranty for the new S system?)
- Entry level L-mount products are expected later.
- Panasonic is not interested in APS-C L-mount products.
- 8K cameras are expected to be released after the Olympics in 2020
- Description of the new Panasonic S1/S1R cameras:
- Image quality, build quality, operability, and performance without compromise
- newly developed 47 and 24MP full-frame sensors
- New processing engine
- High-quality lens lineup
- 4K 60p video
- Fast and very accurate autofocus (combination of high-speed contrast detection autofocus and DFD technology)
- The AF also includes deep learning Ai
- Dual image stabilization
- High-precision, high-speed shutter
- Very high-resolution viewfinder - the highest-precision finder in the industry
- Dual card slots: SD and XQD
- 3-axis tilting LCD
- Specially designed grip
