What is improved in the new Panasonic LX100 II camera compared the old LX100 model? The answer is “not much”, with the exception of the price: $597.99 vs. $997.99. Ephotozine published a post comparing the old Panasonic LX100 with the new Panasonic LX100 II – the changes/upgrades are marked in red:
The Panasonic LX100II (LX100M2) camera is now officially announced. The US price is… $997.99. Yes, that is almost as expensive as the Leica D-Lux. The previous LX100 model is currently selling for $600. Main specifications:
Here are three more pictures of the upcoming Panasonic LX100II (LX100M2) camera – the official announcement is just a few hours away (price: £850/€900, shipping starts in October):
Here is the first set of rumored Panasonic LX100II (LX100M2) camera specifications: Update – the UK price will be £849.99.
Several major announcements are rumored for next week: August 21st: Leica M10-P New Insta360 camera New Delkin “premium” XQD memory cards August 23rd: New Nikon mirrorless system Panasonic LX100 Mark 2 DJI Mavic 2 drone Announcement date not confirmed yet: Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon F-mount
Here are the first pictures of the previously rumored Panasonic LX100II (LX100M2) camera that will replace the current LX100 model – the official announcement will be on August 23rd (will be available in black and orange):
Both LeicaRumors.com and the Micro Four Thirds system are 10 years old today. From Facebook:
Some needed clarification: there was a Nikkei report last year about Panasonic dismantling their digital camera business and unloading shares of the sensor manufacturer TowerJazz. According to this press release from June 4th, Panasonic still owns 49% of the TowerJazz Panasonic Semiconductor Company:
