Exactly one year ago OM pleased us with the launch of the new OM-3 camera. But this year I still got no solid evidence that OM or/and Lumix will announce any new camera or lens at the Cp+ show. I hope to be proven wrong and that we might get something…but as of now I am very skeptical :(
Highly reliable sources report that Sony will soon launch a new 180-megapixel medium format sensor. A new generation of partially stacked sensors is imminent and will likely be implemented for all different sensor sizes.
I don’t currently know with 100% certainty whether Sony will also develop a new partially stacked Micro Four Thirds sensor. However, I consider this very likely, and if we assume that it will have the same pixel size as the new 180 MP medium format sensor, this would mean that we would get a new 28 MP MFT sensor.
I think this would quite be a welcome sensor within the MFT community. Particularly for OM shooters a jump form 20 to 28MP would be appreciated. Also keep in mind that the partially stacked sensor tech not only allows for much faster readout but also has a much improved dynamic range performance and low-mid ISO (mechanical shutter only).
So I hope that sources can soon tell me if such a sensor will be coming soon. Imagine it being used on future OM-1III or GH8…that would be great!
Imagine if OM managers had listened to our requests and created the new PEN-FII with a partially stacked 24MP sensor. This sensor would be fast and provide a dynamic range boost at low to mid ISO settings. If they priced it lower than the OM-3—say, $1,500—it would sell well.
Of course, to sell a lot of PEN-Fs, they would also have to offer an entry-level version priced at around $700 or $800. Something like the E-PL7II.
I know… I’m just dreaming right now…
DClife predicted what OM SYSTEM could announce in 2026:
It’s about time to expect the arrival of a new generation of cameras. For example, I’d love to see the release of the “OM-1III” or a new Micro Four Thirds camera similar to the “PEN-F.” While the compact digital camera market seems to be booming recently, OM SYSTEM hasn’t seen any movement since the release of the “Tough TG-7” in 2023. Hopefully, we’ll see some movement in 2026. OM SYSTEM tends to announce new products in the lead-up to CP+, so we should expect information (rumors) starting around the new year. CP+ 2026 will be held February 26th-March 1st.
Yes, I think OM will announce something new before the CP+ show. Don’t see the OM1III coming yet, also a new PEN seems far out if we believe the statements from the manager. A new Tough camera is highly likely to be announced and maybe also a new MFT lens.
A trusted source confirmed Panasonic will announce announce a new “product”. But the said it isn’t going ot be particularly exciting :(
The current LX100II sells for $1498 on Amazon!
One source heard about a possible new Panasonic Lumix LX100II successor coming on October 17. The only spec he shared is that it will use the same Panasonic G9II sensor. This is not a 100% solid rumor yet, so please take it with a grain of salt!
Why the LX100III would make sense:
On the used market the value of the LX100II kept raising from $600 to now nearly double the price. There is clearly a demand for this camera. Panasonic may have noticed this and felt the need to upgrade the camera?
What would you love to see on the new LX100III? 25MP with hybrid AF sounds good enough to me!
Panasonic has officially begun teasing a new product announcement for October 17. After so many recent L-mount launches, I really hope this time we’ll finally see something for the Micro Four Thirds system!
They previously said that compact camera development hasn’t been done so we might finally get a successor for this camera series?
UPDATE: Panasonic made the video private. Here is the screenshot:
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