Based on latest rumor surfaced over the web we may see a Panasonic GH series camera prototype with 8k video recording on this September 2016 or may be just a development announcement. According to the tipster of the rumormill, the 8K capable GH series camera is scheduled to be launched on 2018, earlier it was planned to release on 2020.
Take the information published today with grain of salt. Since the news is coming from a unconfirmed source.
Series of Rumors
On May 21st, 2015 – Panasonic revealed its future plans of 8K video, including 4K at 60fps and 120fps, take a look at a snapshot what ephotozine writes
“Panasonic announced plans for future 4K and 8K video and photo features, including 4K at 60fps and 120fps, as well as the ability to take 33 megapixel still images from 8K video footage. They say they are planning to have this technology ready for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. No further information was given at the time.“
February 29th, 2016 – We have published Panasonic GH5 / GH6 Coming with 6K Video on September 2016, The news surfaced over the web via Japanese publication Nikkan, according to the magazine the camera will arrive with 6K video recording @ 30frames per second.
Today (4/4/2016) – Panasonic changes its road-map and planning to announce 8K camera on 2018, instead of 2020.