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.
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.
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):
In the latest Dpreview interview with Panasonic (see recap) the LX100 camera replacement came in one of the questions:
Dpreview published their interview with Yosuke Yamane from Panasonic (Division President, Imagine Network Business Division). Several interesting points on the Panasonic LX100 successor, the GH5 and 8K video:
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