Category Archives: Panasonic

The latest patents from Samsung, Tamron, Olympus, Sigma, Fuji, Panasonic and Canon

With all the announcements around the Photokina and PhotoPlus shows, I have not covered the latest patent applications in a while. Here is an update: Samsung → I addition to the 70-200mm f/2.8, there is another full frame mirrorless lens patent from Samsung for a 24-70mm f/2.8 OIS lens that was recently published in Japan. […]

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Both the Panasonic GH5 and Olympus E-M1 Mark II cameras priced around $2,000?

A reader sent me these links to online retailers that have already listed a price for the new Panasonic GH5 and Olympus E-M1 Mark II cameras – if those prices are correct/true, both cameras will be selling for around $2,000 (the previous GH4 is now $1,497.99, while the Olympus E-M1 is now $1,099):

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Panasonic lens roadmap for 2016-2017

Panasonic had their 2016-2017 lens roadmap on display at Photokina – three new lenses are expected (currently under development):

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Panasonic LX10, FZ2500, G85, GH5 cameras announced

Panasonic made their official Photokina announcement and there were no surprises – all the information was already posted here on PhotoRumors. The US pricing and availability of the new Panasonic cameras can be found here. The Panasonic GH5 camera also got pre-announced with 6k photos as I already reported (check pricing and  availability). The rest of the GH5 […]

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Panasonic Lumix LX15 press release leaked

This is the full press release for the Panasonic Lumix LX15 camera – the official announcement will be tomorrow:

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Tomorrow (Monday) is a press day at the 2016 Photokina show: what to expect

Monday is a press day at the 2016 Photokina show in Germany. Here is another quick recap on what else we are expecting to be announced (I am sure there will still be some surprises, so stay tuned):

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Pictures of Panasonic LX15 camera leaked

The first pictures of the coming Panasonic LX15 camera leaked online from the usual Japanses source. Expect this post to be updated with the detailed specifications in few hours. More information on all the other rumored Panasonic cameras can be found here. Update: I think the LX10 and LX15 are the same camera, just different names for […]

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Panasonic G85, LX10 and FZ2500 press release leaked online

The official press release for the Panasonic G85, LX10 and FZ2500 cameras (probably will be called FZ2000 in Asia) leaked online – you can read it at Marketwired or Naturewindowsphoto.

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Panasonic G80 and FZ2000 cameras: pictures and specifications

Fresh pictures and specifications of the upcoming Panasonic cameras – G80 and FZ2000 (previously reported here) just leaked in Japan:

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Panasonic LX10 camera detailed specifications

Last week I already reported some basic information about the upcoming Panasonic LX10 compact camera. A more detailed set of specifications (translated) just leaked online:

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