Panasonic has just announced two new cameras this week as an
update to its GX and FZ camera line. The GX8 will be replacing the outgoing GX7
from two years ago while the FZ3000 will succeed the FZ1000
from last year.
The Lumix GX8 will be Panasonic’s flagship compact camera
system and features a 20.3MP Digital Live MOS Sensor that works with a Venus
Engine imaging processor. The camera’s ISO range goes up to 25,600 and supports
4K video recording both at 24fps and 30fps.
It also has a dual image stabilizer, features high-speed
burst shooting modes at 8fps and 6ps, NFC and Wi-Fi connectivity. The camera
also comes with a 3-inch LCD monitor that swings outward and swivels to give
photographers more flexibility. And just like the GX7, this model also packs an
articulating electronic viewfinder.
The GX8 will come in either black of silver and will be
available in August for around $1200 body only.
Now, for those looking for a camera with more serious zoom
power, Panasonic’s FZ3000 might be the one for you. The camera has a 24x
optical zoom and is capable of capturing 4K video at both 24fps and 30fps.
At the heart of the FZ3000 is a 12.1MP high sensitivity MOS
sensor with the same Venus Engine image processor as the GX8. The camera’s
light sensitivity tops at 6400 ISO and the lens that’s permanently mounted into
the FZ3000 is a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 24mm lens with an f/2.8 aperture.
The Panasonic Lumix FZ3000 will be available by October for
around $600.
