hoodlum Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 This is an interesting development. It looks like the LX series is getting a huge upgrade. Based on the previous rumor it will have a fixed zoom equivalent of 24-90mm f2-f2.8. It will be announced next week. http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-panasonic-lx1000-with-43-sensor-and-fixed-zoom-lens-to-be-announced-within-the-next-5-6-days/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinegain Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Eh... LX1000 ≠LX8 ≠GM2. I believe it was the LX8 that was rumored with f/2-f/2.8. The LX8 is supposed to be an 1"-sensor type premium compact camera, to rival the RX100M3, offering a built-in EVF for example. The GM2 is supposed to be a 'regular' interchangeable lens camera with M43-sensor. Probably will also come with (an updated?) 12-32mm lens. The body is rumored to as well feature a built-in EVF and there's also some talk about built-in stabilization? So it kinda fits in somewhere between the current GM1 and the GX7. The LX1000 is something of a whole different kind. It doesn't feature a 1"-sensor, so it's M43rds. But, it would be the first one with that very sensortype to sport a fixed zoomlens, so nothing interchangeable. This could very well try to conquer a piece of the market where people now would buy something like the Canon G1 X mkII, Fuji X100(/S) or even the Nikon RX1(/R). And supposedly all of Panasonic's new serious cameras in 2014 will have 4K video modes... so there's that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I don't think you'll see a 4/3 sensor and fixed 24-90mm f2-2.8 zoom. The 12-35mm f2.8 costs around $1,000 and this lens would be faster and offer more reach? I'd be happy with a 24-90mm f2.8-4. Hope it has both a mic/headphone jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ebrahim Saadawi Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 It doesn't make much sense in the current line-up. A fixed-lens m34? A micro four thirds sensor is quite big. Any general-purpose zoom lens for it will be quite substantial. This camera will have to: -Have a very slow lens, with a decent range -Have a fast lens, with a very limited range -Be a very big compact camera. If it were up to me I would go with the Rx1 route, i.e, a very fast 35mm equivalent prime, in a very compact form, but then you can achieve the same combination with the GM1/2 and have interchangeable lens options. Again, doesn't really make sense. It will have to have something pretty special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodlum Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 I think the LX100 is the name for the LX7 replacement. The assumption was that the LX7 replacement would have a 1" sensor like the FZ100 but this rumor form June said otherwise. http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-panasonic-lx8-comes-with-same-1-inch-sensor-as-the-fz1000-specs-roundup/ UPDATE: There was a miscomunictaion between a source and me. The new LX8 will not feature the same 1 inch sensor of the FZ1000!!!! It will be very “differentâ€. Thee are the specs I got so far from another source: - 24-90mm f/2.0-2.8 Leica lens - 3% larger than the LX7 - Swivel touch screen with touch to focus and capture features - Updated processing engine enhancing JPEG output - built in EVF and no hotshoe (just like the Sony RX100m3). - Automatic Lenscap - built-in 3 stop ND filter - 4K recording Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodlum Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Here are the latest rumored specs. - Sensor: 16MP Multi aspect Four Thirds(!). Real resolution is a bit lower.- 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens- Built-in EVF: 2.8 megapixel with 1.39x / 0.7x magnification- ISO 200-25600. Can be extended down to 100!- 4K recording (with time limitation to avoid heating issue) - exact camera size: 4.52″ x 2.6″ x 2.4″ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Exciting specs. Wonder what the price will be. B & H has the 12-35 f2.8 on backorder and listed at $997.99. This lens will be faster and offer a little more reach. If they price it at or around $1,000 you'd think the 12-35 sales would dry up overnight. Still, I'm gonna guess $1,199 retail, assuming those specs are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damphousse Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Those rumor sites are worse than useless. Didn't they say there was going to be a Panasonic Lumix LX8 4K m4/3 announcement in mid July? I was actually watching those sites and waiting to see what Panasonic was going to do next. Glad Blackmagic ended my wait. We are in September and still nothing from Panasonic. My answer is I will believe it when I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodlum Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 We will know by Monday once Photokina starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacek Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Here are the latest rumored specs. - Sensor: 16MP Multi aspect Four Thirds(!). Real resolution is a bit lower.- 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens- 4K recording (with time limitation to avoid heating issue) If these rumors are correct and latest 850 euro price rumor.. http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-panasonic-lx100-costs-845e-its-going-to-be-the-best-fixed-lens-compact-ever-made/ It will be fantastic! Only hope the lens has stabilization and filter thread. No more wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inazuma Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Also has - Built-in EVF: 2,76 milion dots, 1.39x / 0.7x magnification This is another camera rumor that sounds too good to be true :p I would probably get this as a travel cam if it's real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf33d Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Can someone please explain me how it is possible to design a camera with lens attached, pocketable with 4/3 sensor and 24-75mm 1.7-2.8 lens ? I mean physically speaking. The panasonic 12-35mm (24-70mm 2.8) has less reach and smaller aperture, and it is really big. How can u make more reach, bigger aperture for the SAME sensor, but pocketable ? It sounds impossible .... looks more like a 1" sensor... Plus, let me know how can you make a pocketable GH4 + a 12-35mm for 3 times less the price at 850 euros... I guess we are dreaming ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ebrahim Saadawi Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 It's physically impossible for the lens to be 24-75mm f1.7-2-8 and cover a m43s sensor. This lens spec is exactly suitable for a 1" sensor. Like Sony's 24-70mm 1.8-2.8 on the 1" rx100 and Canon upcomming 24-100mm f1.8-2.8 on the 1" G7x this will be a 1" sensor camera, or if m43s, have a different lens (much shorter reach or, much higher f/no) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacek Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 They say its m43 but used as smaller multiaspect. So maybe in 16:9 it is same crop as gh4 4k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inazuma Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Official info from ThePhoBlographer Tech Specs Gx7 sensor with a micro four third sensor Engine as the GH4 4k video 24 to 75 f1.7 to 2.8 Power ois 11fps shooting 30p and 24p video Gx7 EVF NFC Raw processing in camera Wifi Focus Peaking Multiple aspect ratios No mode dial Aspect ratio switch on top of lens Leaf shutter Two ED lenses Flash bundled with the camera Leather case DFD tech for contrast AF Price is around $8 Read more at http://www.thephoblographer.com/2014/09/15/first-impressions-panasonic-lx100/#VpSRwqLhGwuiBsKq.99 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eoslover Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 no 120fps/240fps no touchscreen, tilting and ND filters otherwise, it's a real winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ebrahim Saadawi Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Ha? A pancake 24-75mm F/1.7-2.8 covering a full m43s sensor? Panasonic's 24-70mm f/2.8 is shorter in focal length, narrower in aperture, yet they found a way to make this a pancake, and 200$ less, and give you a camera bundled for free? o.O A 11-35mm f/1.7-2.8mm should fall in size between these two, larger than a 12-35 2.8 and smaller than a 24-70 2.8. Something's off. Either the sensor is smaller or that lens is a breaking technological achievement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inazuma Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Most likely just will be quite low quality. Lots of distortion and CA but correctable in post. Seriously considering selling all my gear for this. But my uses for cameras tends to be quite casual anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utsira Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Ha? A pancake 24-75mm F/1.7-2.8 covering a full m43s sensor? Panasonic's 24-70mm f/2.8 is shorter in focal length, narrower in aperture, yet they found a way to make this a pancake, and 200$ less, and give you a camera bundled for free? o.O A 11-35mm f/1.7-2.8mm should fall in size between these two, larger than a 12-35 2.8 and smaller than a 24-70 2.8. Something's off. Either the sensor is smaller or that lens is a breaking technological achievement. A bit of both, it's multi aspect, so full sensor isn't covered, but also advances in lens design. Dpreview: "The first thing that went through my mind was 'how on earth did they pull that off?'. The answer: major advances in lens design.http://***URL removed***/previews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx100/5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viet Bach Bui Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Well it turns out to be a FT sensor with a ~2.2x crop (at 3:2 ratio), so in theory it lens only need to be around 22% bigger than the ones in the RX100m3, which is not too hard to imagine considering the 55mm depth of the LX100 (vs 41mm of the RX100m3). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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