The Latest Panasonic Rumours

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Panasonic quietly ‘‘teased’’ an upcoming Lumix camera announcement set for next Friday, October 17, though the teaser didn’t stay public for long. The company briefly posted a YouTube Live placeholder titled “Lumix Online Stream Oct 17 2025” before quickly making it private, likely after realising it went up a bit too early. Still, the damage was done. Fans spotted it right away, and since Panasonic usually only does livestreams for new product launches, it is almost certainly about a new camera.

Most people are betting on it being the long-awaited Lumix S1HII. It is the only model from the original 2018 S Series lineup that hasn’t been refreshed yet, the S1 got its hybrid upgrade, the S1R got its resolution boost, and the video-focused S1H has been left waiting for its sequel. Rumours suggest the S1HII could be a more cinema-style camera, potentially going head-to-head with options like Sony’s FX3 or Canon’s C50.

There is also a small chance it could be a new Micro Four Thirds model, maybe a true successor to the Lumix G100. A refreshed version with a 25.1MP sensor, phase-detect autofocus, and 10-bit 4K video would definitely get attention. But right now, most signs point to a new S Series body. Either way, we will find out soon enough once that livestream finally goes live next week.