According to two reliable sources, Panasonic is set to announce a new affordable full-frame L-mount compact camera. This camera is intended for content creators–which means TikTokkers, Instagrammers and Youtubers. It will be priced lower than this Lumix camera to attract young people and people on a budget.

The camera does not have an EVF, has a fully articulating screen, and is very compact. I have no information about the sensor, but I suspect it will use the 24MP sensor from the S5II. Soon Panasonic will launch a teaser campaign for the launch and we will know on what day the camera will be announced (definitely still in May).

This is not a camera for professional photographers or filmmakers…not a Full Frame version of the extremely beautiful LX100. But don’t be disappointed. I have been told that new cameras will be announced very soon (maybe even in June/July).

So stay tuned 😉

Sigma will announce the new lens next week on May 16! It’s coming for both Sony E and Leica L mount. The info I know so far:

• 24-70mm f/2.8 II Full Frame lens for Sony E and Leica L
• The new lens is more compact, optically sharper, has better color rendition, improved AF performance than it’s predecessor
• Will be price a couple of hundred dollars more than the current 24-70mm lean (now $999 at Amazon).

As you know Panasonic will announce a new camera in May. I didn’t know exactly what to expect until one good source dropped this message today::

It’s right to compare it to a Leica.
What I know so far, is it’s full frame, fixed lens, and will be available in multiple different colors. The price point is attractive, at least when compared to the little competition in this niche.

So this camera would fall right into the hype of fixed lens cameras and in particular unique spot: Much more affordable than the Leica Q3 and much higher image quality than the Fujifilm X100VI. Could it become a hotseller too?

I have no info yet about the possible specs although i speculate it will use the same S5II sensor. What do you think about this possible new fixed lens model?

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Thanks L. for sharing this! Hope you can share more info soon!

Two trusted sources confirmed the following info:

• New Sigma announcement in mid May
• We will get the redesigned 24-70mm f/2.8 II Full Frame lens for Sony E and Leica L
• The new lens is more compact, optically sharper, has better color rendition, improved AF performance than it’s predecessor

I have been told that the reason why Sigma is launching a new version is because they want to be able to compete with the excellent Sony 24-70mm GMII. And they also gave me another interesting tidbit: The Sigma 24-70mm is their most popular lens. Sigma wants to keep it that way!

I am working to get some additional details on the pricing and exact release date. Stay tuned!

Panasonic just published this teaser on youtube for a “Special Report from Las Vegas”. UDPATE: I now think it’s likely we will get a new firmware update for the S5II and S5IIX.

Curiosity, they used the following hashtags for this video:

lumixlounge, lumix, panasonic, lumixg, LUMIX Live, Livestream, S5II, S5IIX, Mirrorless, Special Event, Announcement, Updates, Photography, Videography, Workflow, Full Frame, 1st Mirrorless