The Latest Panasonic Rumours
- The Magazine For Photographers
- Apr 14
- 1 min read
New Panasonic rumours are starting to circulate, with updates expected across both full-frame and Micro Four Thirds systems. On the full-frame side, the LUMIX S9 II is said to stick with its compact, lightweight design but fix some of the main complaints about the original. The addition of a hot shoe is a big one, along with improvements to the overall build, which should feel more solid and less “plastic” this time around.
The LUMIX S5 III is expected to move further into flagship territory as a true hybrid camera. The main focus here is a new AI-based autofocus system, which could be important if Panasonic finally improves its tracking performance to match competitors. For video, the LUMIX S1H II is rumoured to push things further with 6K and 8K internal recording, along with ProRes RAW support, which would place it in the high-end video space if those specs turn out to be accurate.
At the same time, Panasonic does not seem to be leaving its other lines behind. The LX100 III is rumoured to return as a compact option, while on the Micro Four Thirds side, both a GX9 successor and the next-gen GH8 are said to be in development. None of this is officially confirmed yet, but it looks like Panasonic has a pretty active period ahead.
Too late Panasonic. I left for Sony apsc 2 years ago and I’m not coming back. You’re either in the game or you’re not.