Here we have the four new pictures of three new cameras and one m43 lens that will be announced tomorrow (July 18th) by Panasonic. Leaks via 43rumors, photoprice, Nphoto and Telegraph that writes:
“The new DMC-G5 features a 3-inch fold out screen and a top of the line 16-megapixel sensor powered by Panasonic’s Venus Engine VII.
Also launched is the DMC-LX7 and DMC-FZ200. The former is a top of the line compact camera with a fast f1.4 Leica lens, 10.1 megapixel Mos sensor and 3-inch screen. The DMC-FZ200, which is due for release in late August or early September, replaces Panasonic’s FZ150 as its new flagship bridge camera. Included is a highly formidable 25-600mm lens, which is incredibly wide yet capable of zooming extreme distances. Even more impressive is that the lens on the FZ200 maintains a constant f2.8 aperture throughout.
Panasonic has led the way in the mirrorless market for a while now and the DMC-G5 is its latest attempt at ensuring things stay that way. The G5 is capable of things like full HD video recording and capturing images up to 12,800 ISO. Also announced alongside the G5 was two new lenses, an f2.8 12-35 Power O.I.S and a 45-150mm f4 lens.
It will be released next month with prices starting at £599 and rising to £879.
The LX7 is designed for those who want to get more out of a compact camera, incorporating things like full manual control as well as decent low light photography thanks to the fast lens, Venus VII picture engine and 12,800 ISO capability. The LX7 can also capture full HD 1080p video. The LX7 will be released in September but Panasonic has yet to confirm the price.“
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9 Responses
Regarding the claim:
“Even more impressive is that the lens on the FZ200 maintains a constant f2.8 aperture throughout.”
It says right on the lens in the photo – 1:2.8-5.2.
Not that this is bad, it just doesn’t support the claim.
Panasonic has traditionally held low fringing at the far end of their superzoom range, and not pushed for pure zoom-range specsmanship at the expense of usable IQ.
The camera with f2.8 to f5.2 on the lens is not the FZ200 because it does not have a hotshoe.
Look carefully. The camera you’re referring to is the cheap FZ model (no hot shoe). Now, read the lens barrel on the model above it and to the right, the one with the hot shoe.
This is fantastic, a return to the FZ glory days. As for the LX7, let’s see if the sensor can compete with the BSI in the EX2F. I think both will be great, but right now I’m eyeing the Samsung.
I wonder what sensors will be in the 2 new FZ cameras.
I hope that they have bigger and better electronic viewfinders with a rubber surround (to protect eye glasses) but looking at the photos it doesn’t look like it.
I can’t wait to see sample photos from the FZ200, especially at 600mm f2.8 😀
You are right – this was pointed out on 43rumors just now. I just enlarged the one that is easier to read, and it showed the 5.2 number – but apparently that one is not the new camera. Constant f/2.8 is impressive since I tend to trust that Panasonic is holding the image together at the long end (based on past Panny superzooms).
I wonder what’s the sensor size on LX7 to see if it’s competitive with Sony’s RX100 though that f1.4 Leica lens and low 10 megapixel sensor seems promising.
f2.8 @ 600mm? The glass would have to be be 8½ inches across!
Oh… that’s 35mm equivalent of course, a bit more reasonable!
I do not expect a big step up from G3 to G5. The G3 is a very good camera and will become a real bargain.