Here is our expectation of the popular premium series compact, Panasonic LX200 camera. The LX-series Pana is one of the most popular compact camera in the company’s lineup.
Undoubtedly, the professionals who need a second camera with great image quality in compact sizes, the Micro Four Thirds sensor based model becomes ideal for their needs.
Panasonic has been rumored to introduce a new compact camera in late 2018. The device in question were a high-end model that would be the replacement of Panasonic LX100. There is no signal of a successor model from the beginning of 2018. In this post you’ll find what we expect from Panasonic LX200 camera.
Our expectations about the Panasonic LX200 camera
The rumor mill didn’t provide when will be the premium fixed-lens camera become official. As a result Panasonic LX200 camera price and release date information remains unknown. First let’s remember the LX100 specs and details.
Panasonic LX100
The LX100 comes packed with a 16MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor with a 24-75mm equiv. F1.7-2.8 lens. The compact camera is powered by a Venus Engine from DMC-GH4 and DMC-FZ1000. The ISO ranges between 100 and 25,600 along with a minimum focusing distance of 3cm centimeters in macro mode. The camera offrs 11 fps continuous shooting (6.5 with C-AF) and 4K video recording at 30p and 24, Full HD at up to 60p.
Expectations for Panasonic LX200 camera
Panasonic is rumored to announce a new premium compact camera which will be called the Panasonic LX200. Here are our thoughts and expectations for the LX200 camera.
- 20-Megapixel Live MOS sensor (made by Sony)
- DFD AF technology that will increase the AF speed to 0.07 seconds
- Larger OLED viewfinder
- Tiltable screen similar to the GX8
- Built-in ND filter
- ISO up to 51,200
- New filter effects
- Built-in flash
- Price around $900
We hope the Panasonic LX200 camera will arrive in late 2018. Please feel free to relay your comments, or suggestions.
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A LX200 (if ever – I don’t think there will be one ever) should be able to compete with the Sony RX100 IV what means equal good for fotography (with a better lens, than the LX100!!!) and video (4K) BUT without overheating!