Panasonic announced two new "box" 4k multi-purpose cameras:

• Panasonic AW-UB10 for Micro Four Thirds
• Panasonic AW-UB50 for L-mount
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• High-quality image expression no matter the industry or production site: The AW-UB50 uses a full-size MOS sensor with 24.2M effective pixels, while the AW-UB10 uses a 4/3-type 10.3M effective pixel MOS sensor, achieving diverse, high-quality image expression with excellent color reproduction and resolution across sensor formats. Both models are also compatible with the photo style of the AW-UE160 4K integrated camera, ensuring seamless color matching in mixed operations.
• Simplified workflows: Designed with usability in mind, both cameras boast a compact body under 10 cm in height, width, and depth (excluding the lens), and are packed with features that make them highly versatile. This includes dual SD card slots, real-time recognition AF for automatic subject focus, and a variety of input/output interfaces such as 3G-SDI OUT, HDMI Type A, LAN terminal, TC IN/OUT, GENLOCK IN, USB Type-C, φ3.5 MIC terminal, and a headphone terminal. The LAN terminal supports PoE+ for easy installation with minimal cabling. Future updates will introduce IP transmission standards like NDI® HX2, RTMPS, and SRT, as well as AI tracking technology and automatic framing functions, further simplifying remote shooting in networked environments.
• Excellent expandability: The AW-UB50 and AW-UB10 are highly expandable, seamlessly integrating with third-party robotic remote head and Panasonic controllers. Not only does this expand creative freedom, but the resulting portability and ease of installation make them adaptable to a wide range of video production scenarios. With upcoming software updates, the inclusion of advanced AI-driven features will further enhance their functionality, expanding creative possibilities and making high-quality video production more accessible across industries.

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At the 25th Shanghai International Photographic Equipment and Digital Imaging Exhibition (P&I 2024), Panasonic displayed for the first time their upcoming Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 lens for L-mount:

The new compact lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.15m, and it seems to be a perfect fit for the recently announced Panasonic Lumix S9 full-frame camera (the lens was announced together with the S9):

Panasonic Lumix S9 compact camera with L-mount officially announced with a new Panasonic S 26mm f/8 lens (L-mount)

Updated Panasonic Lumix S lens roadmap (L-mount)

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Panasonic released its latest financial results (Q1, 2024). The company does not disclose detailed numbers about its camera sales - they only reported strong sales and decreased revenue:

"Digital camera equipment sales were strong, but some product categories were affected by worsening market conditions resulting in a decrease in revenue."

"Strong sales" does not really tell us much, but decreased revenue is definitely not a good sign, especially given the situation the company is currently in:

Panasonic in trouble: the company is considering transferring or withdrawing from businesses with low growth potential by fiscal 2026, President Kusumi calls it a “crisis situation”

Source: Panasonic via DCLife

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Panasonic registered a new LUMIX P2403A camera in China (dual-band WiFi + Bluetooth):

Here are the latest Panasonic camera registrations - the recently added products are P2302A (Panasonic GH7) and P2304A (Panasonic S9):

Two additional Panasonic cameras registered in Asia

Both Leica and Panasonic to announce new L-mount cameras in the next few months

Source: Weibo

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Certified refurbished Panasonic LUMIX G100 mirrorless cameras are currently listed for sale on eBay for $369.99 (current price: $597):

Amazon also has a listing for a Panasonic LUMIX G100 camera with 12-32mm lens for $399.

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