We just learned that Panasonic is going to introduce a completely new designed G3 camera. The new body looks different than the current [shoplink 14834]G1/G2 cameras[/shoplink]. But it will not have a “rangefinder look” like the famous [shoplink 17020 ebay]DMC-LC1[/shoplink]. One of our sources told us that the new body form is very close to the [shoplink 19190]Samsung NX10[/shoplink]. We received rumors saying that Panasonic wasn’t happy with the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic G2 sales. That’s why they anticipated the release of a new G camera having new specs and new design. As you know the G10 has been discontinued and the G2 price is decreasing.
The new sensor is the same that will be used by future Olympus cameras. We have no reliable info yet but we received rumors about a new 14-15 megapixel sensor from unknown sources. What’s certain is that the G3 can take FullHD videos (but not at 24mbit/s like the new [shoplink 16254]GH2[/shoplink]).
Stay tuned on 43rumors! I hope to receive some detailled spec as soon as possible. Thanks!
P.S.:
Links to the Panasonic DMC-LC1 on [shoplink 17020 ebay]eBay[/shoplink] or Amazon.
Links to the Samsung NX10 on [shoplink 19190 ebay]eBay[/shoplink] or Amazon.
The discontinued G10 at Bhphoto.
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