... and we will like it! Or so says 43 Rumors: (FT5) Panasonic GX1 successor to be announced in late August (and we will like it!) | 43 Rumors
I'm probably just projecting, but I took the ”43rumors people will like it for sure“ comment to suggest that it will have a built-in viewfinder, since the lack of a VF has been a common refrain on that site with regards the E-P5.
I'd be surprised. That would mean they are totally giving up on the smaller no vf form factor in a nicer body when Olympus has 3 different models of that type. I would be more likely to believe it if Gf6 had a hot shoe for a Vf. I think they are saving the rangefinder with Vf model for a more high end pricey new model.
Or...with the aid of magical unicorn dust they are able to shrink the VF so the GX2 body retains the same size as the GX1!! But in actuality, I think a somewhat larger body with built-in VF is doable, maybe they take out the built-in flash, use slightly lower-spec'ed VF, etc. Actually, look at the x100- it has 2 viewfinders in one, in a pretty compact body.
Actually, you think someone would try this just for the sake of variety. It makes sense for Panasonic as a counterpoint to Olympus.
X100 is significantly chunkier than gx1. But anyway , I am just saying that for the sake of differentiation they are likely to continue with Gx or another line as something for people who don't care for a viewfinder , don't want to pay a premium for it built-in, but still want something with more controls and better build than current GF line. Maybe i am wrong , I don't know, I am sure Panasonic does their research on this.
I don't see why the body would have to be bigger. Sony manages to put a EVF in a NEX 6/7 which are smaller than the GX1.
43rumors has just updated the rumor to confirmed! (FT5) The dreamcamera will become true! New GX has in body IS and titlable EVF!!! | 43 Rumors I am interested to see it. I am very surprised and pleased that Panasonic is adding in-body IS. I wonder if this is going to be the standard for them or if this is just for this model.
