I already reported last week that Panasonic is preparing to announce new products. Nokishita now reports that Panasonic is rumored to announce a new 12-35mm f/2.8 MFT lens this week (model number: H-ES12035) that will replace the current version. The new lens will be priced at $897.
I received multiple tips from readers indicating that several “influencers” are already in Tokyo for a new Panasonic photo-product announcement. Here is one of the emails I got:
Panasonic and DJI are rumored to be jointly testing a new LiDAR focus technology for cameras:
The Japanese site Newswitch published an interview with the president of Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Akira Toyoshima who said that the camera business is not expected to grow significantly with the exception of video mirrorless cameras:
Panasonic is rumored to announce a new Lumix S5 Mark II mirrorless camera for L-mount in February 2023 during the CP+ show in Japan. The Mark II model will replace the current Panasonic Lumix S5 version that was officially announced in September 2020: Panasonic Lumix S5 mirrorless full-frame camera with L-mount officially announced
The Panasonic LX100 Mark II compact camera (DC-LX100M2) is now listed as discontinued in Japan: In the US the Panasonic LX100 II is currently in stock and is $200 off at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H. A list of all discontinued Panasonic cameras can be found here.
Panasonic started a new discount program in Germany where you can get up to €300 cashback on both the Lumix S and Lumix G products until January 31, 2023. Here are the details: Calumet Photo Foto Koch Foto Erhardt: Lumix S | Lumix G
The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix DC-G99D and DC-TX2D cameras are now officially announced in Japan: Panasonic Lumix G99D Panasonic Lumix TX2D The new versions have an updated OLED display screen, similar to the new Panasonic Lumix G95 model that is already available in the US:
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