Category Archives: Panasonic

Confirmed: Panasonic S5 Mark II, S5 Mark II X, and new Lumix S 14-28mm f/4-5.6 MACRO lens to be announced soon

Here is the full list of upcoming Panasonic products that will most likely be announced at the CES show in early 2023 (shipping will start later in the year). There will be two versions of the already rumored S5 Mark II camera (I assume one with a high megapixel count) and a new zoom macro […]

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First Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark II camera leak

Here is the first leaked picture of the already rumored Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark II camera:

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Interview with Panasonic Executive Vice President

Phileweb recently published an interview with Yosuke Yamane (Panasonic Executive Vice President and Head of the Imaging Business Unit) – here is the recap:

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More discontinued Olympus and Panasonic Micro Four Thirds products

A quick update on my previous post about discontinued Micro Four Thirds products: The Olympus FL-700WR flash is listed as discontinued at B&H and completely removed from Adorama More discontinued Panasonic MFT products:

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Panasonic announces a new Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH POWER OIS lens

Panasonic officially announced the previously rumored Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH POWER OIS lens for Micro Four Thirds that replaces the previous version. Additional information on the new lens can be found here and here. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H. Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH POWER OIS lens key features:

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Leaked online: LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH POWER OIS lens for Micro Four Thirds

   More information and pictures leaked online today from the previously rumored LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH. POWER OIS lens for Micro Four Thirds. The new lens is dust and splash-proof and comes with a 58mm filter size. The official release date is February 16, 2023. Additional information:

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Panasonic is rumored to announce a new 12-35mm f/2.8 MFT lens this week

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.

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Influencers gather in Tokyo for a Panasonic announcement

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:

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