Sources confirmed to me that Panasonic will have a new announcement in July. I am working to get the details but it looks like Panasonic will finally announce the new G5. I am sure it is not the GH3….that is coming in late August/early September!
Meantime a reminder: The Schneider lens announcement should be made end of next week (or the first days in two weeks). And these are the current Schneider lenses for other mounts. Some of them may come in m43 version:
[shoplink 27395 ebay]Xenon 16mm f/1.2 (Click here to see on eBay)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 27387 ebay]Xenon 25mm f/0.95 (Click here to see on eBay)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 27389 ebay]Curtagon 35mm f/2.8 (Click here to see on eBay)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 27391 ebay]Componon 50mm f/1.4 (Click here to see on eBay)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 27390 ebay]Xenon 50mm f/1.9 (Click here to see on eBay)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 27394 ebay]Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (Click here to see on eBay)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 27388 ebay]Xenar 75mm f/3.5 (Click here to see on eBay)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 27392 ebay]Xenotar 80mm f/2.8 (Click here to see on eBay)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 27393 ebay]Xenar 180mm f/2.8 (Click here to see on eBay)[/shoplink].
Reminder -> Rumors classification explained (FT= FourThirds):
FT1=1-20% chance the rumor is correct
FT2=21-40% chance the rumor is correct
FT3=41-60% chance the rumor is correct
FT4=61-80% chance the rumor is correct
FT5=81-99% chance the rumor is correct
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Can we request they swap the dates, announcing-releasing the GH3 first 😉
Would be nice 🙂
Well, maybe Panasonic wants to be sure they have mass market G5 in shops at least for christmas…
Schneider lens: zoom or prime? Fast or slow?
one thing for sure – the price will be out of us mortal range.
Maybe not. They aren’t going to sell anything to Kodak, now.
I wonder if it will be even smaller than the G3. If so, I’m preordering!
I would rather prefer slightly larger body containing slightly larger battery.
I agree. The G3 is right on the edge of being too small for me. The G5 doesn’t hold much interest for me though I don’t think. The G3 was the best value with very good IQ last year for stills when I bought it since I have little interest in video so not sure the GH3 will interest me either. Now the EM5 seems the better stills camera though its approaching a sideways upgrade for me in many ways so not sure if I will decide to wait for its successor. I do suspect I will need/want the grip (not battery) if I decide to go with the EM5. Handling one may be the deciding factor.
Tom,
LOL
CNet.uk reviewed the GF5 kit with 14-42X and they liked it:
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/compact-digital-cameras/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gf5-review-50007554/
Yes, I know it’s CNet, but there is an apparent scarcity of GF5 reviews.
I wish DPR at least added GF5 to their comparator.
By Nik Rawlinson, not by Lori Gurin (not sure of spelling). 🙂
Yes. Unlike CNet.com, CNet.uk has some m43 aficionados. Though reviews are often bit to emotional and informativeness remains at the level of an in-depth hands-on. Not bad, but not great.
Spelling correction: Lori Grunin
Interested in this Schneider lens , wonder what kind of FL it will going to announce . Make it 200-300mm will be interesting .
Speed up the G5 , so GH will follow up .
Then we will have more updated news about the “very highend camera” .
What shall be the advantage? better jpg’s? the only other Thing could be a further improved Video IQ… It seems as if Pana and Oly have an agreement: pana leads in Video (where the e-m5 seems to be reduced related to their actual potentials) and vice versa- oly leads the pack in Photo iq- so it depends on ones preferences::: Photo or Video?!??
Would be nice if G5 and GH3 had the same newly developed sensor – just dreaming. So what’s the real reason to introduce G3’s succesor? Don’t tell me “better grip” 🙂
Maybe a proximity sensor for the EVF and of course… better grip!
It feels like Olympus has taken the wind out of their sales, ooooops, I mean sails. 🙂
The only Panasonic camera people are interested in is the GH3. For everything else, I think Olympus does it better. And if the GH3 does not offer much in terms of video improvement, as a previous rumor suggested, I think it will be a bust. The HACKED GH2 has been such an amazing camera for filmmakers that I think there is going to be a pretty big letdown with the GH3. I think the expectations are higher than Panasonic is willing to deliver. They want to save their best video specs for high priced video cameras.
Dunno…here’s for wishing RAW video @ 60p 1080 or 720
> The only Panasonic camera people are interested in is the GH3. For everything else, I think Olympus does it better.
Depends on perspective.
Cheapest VF-equipped m43 camera (German prices):
from Olympus – E-M5 @ 1100€ (atm same as the MSRP)
from Panasonic – G3 @ 550€ (price at launch in June 2011; current street price ~440€)
> They want to save their best video specs for high priced video cameras.
Oh. You meant that from videographer perspective…
Also GX1 is cheaper than EP3.
Olympus has also a better jpeg engine than Panasonic …
Absolutely, Panasonic’s colors suck!
@Ageha
all colours can be tweaked in camera to your taste before you take the picture so the problem doesn’t lie with Panasonic
@Gjim
With the exception of the E-M5, I haven’t noticed much interest in any of Oly’s other cameras. The new Panasonics are selling much better than the new PENs (according to Japan’s BCN rankings and Amazon rankings).
@MKJ
the micro four thirds market is bigger than Japan’s BCN rankings and Amazon rankings btw
@YDDY
You are simply stating the obvious, rather than providing any evidence that the new PENs are selling well. Do you have any?
I cited two sources that show the new Panasonics selling much better than the new PENs. Do you have any evidence that contradicts those sources?
Thanks for at least some news on the G5 but perhaps more on the rumored specifications would be helpful. Previous overlays showed the G5 to be about same size as G3 except for slight bulge for the larger grip which should provide space for a larger battery? The other leaked spec was of a higher resolution rear LCD and redesigned EVF. The body design minimizes the center hump unlike the OM-D and many speculate will have the same or similar sensor so the primary advantage for OM-D will be its improved IBIS.
I am sure that the G5 will be an excellent camera and a good value for the price…just like the G3. It will be interesting to see what the changes will be..maybe Panasonic will buy back their improved sensor from Olympus?
🙂
1) It will be much too small in terms of 135 equivalence. Therefore NOT a real photographer’s tool.
2) It will have strap lugs that someone *real* doesn’t like.
3) It might make a noise that annoys certain species of hummingbirds.
4) It will not be available in your preferred shade of black, silver or pink.
5) It will exhibit at least *some* noise in all photos as ISO approaches infinity.
6) Kai.
Therefore, I will not preorder this camera and expect it to be delivered next Tuesday.
Panasonic will not disappoint you. It will take at least 6 months from launch before you will get the camera. That is their “MO”.
Only if you live in the US. 🙂
Eric, the Stand-Up. Always funny – thanks.
Odd that the G5 announcement is delayed – it should have been in May. Perhaps the EM5’s excellent performance has them re-jigging the pitch.
May? I wanted G5 in February!
Sorry, I’m solid Oly supporter with an E-420, an E-30 and a few good Oly glass on my bag. I’m still waiting for a new 43s body with the EM5’s sensor and IBIS technology. Anyway, even in case it never happens, does it make any sense to invest in a new system like m43s without sensor shift when this option is clearly available from Oly? What’s the point to invest on Panny’s bodies that requires extra OIS lens? It seems too obvious for me, but I guess I’m missing something…
If I remember correctly when I got into the Nikon system, articles said OIS was better than IBIS because OIS lenses could be better “tuned” to the individual lens. Of course OIS lenses do provide good stabilization, but I suspect they mainly exist simply to get users to “upgrade” older lenses. There’s more profit in individual lens upgrades than a single camera body upgrade with IBIS.
While it makes good business sense for Canon and Nikon, I’m not sure why Panasonic BEGAN with OIS, unless maybe they really believe OIS is better than IBIS. With the unique opportunity of Olympus and Panasonic offering both types of stabilization, some reputable site should do a really good study to see if one system is superior to the other.
OIS vs IBIS
These links might help:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_stabilization
http://mansurovs.com/lens-stabilization-vs-in-camera-stabilization
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/image-stabilization.htm
I believe earlier versions of OIS were generally better than IBIS for the reasons stated as they were designed specifically for each lens. The other factor is IBIS formerly did not work with video and you did not get a stabilized view thru your viewfinder prior to taking a picture.
The new greatly improved IBIS for the the OM-D is a different animal and much better than previous versions and can be used with video and the main advantage is if you are using legacy lens, or non stabilized cheaper 3rd party lenses, or Oly lenses.
For me only the latest version of IBIS found in the OM-D is worth getting and not cameras with the prior IBIS versions which are considerably less capable.
Won’t they run out of numbers?
Hopefully, no more 12 MP sensor. Nex-F5 is due in July due
I can’t wait anymore 🙁