Is Panasonic ditching Micro Four Thirds? This YouTuber thinks that an APS-C L-Mount camera might be on the cards – and it could spell the end for MFT
Panasonic’s recent spree of discontinuing its Micro Four Thirds lenses has some users worried that the manufacturer might be giving up on the system it co-founded.
Panasonic recently discontinued three Micro Four Thirds lenses, including the Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/4, Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7, and Leica G 12-60mm f/2.8-4. While such actions are typical for manufacturers, the abrupt discontinuation of these lenses, coupled with the lack of an official announcement, has led some to question Panasonic's dedication to the future of Micro Four Thirds cameras and lenses.
In response, Australian YouTuber Geeky Nerdy Techy (Shane) suggested in a recent Q&A video that Panasonic might be looking to introduce Super 35mm/ APS-C cameras for the L-Mount line. Shane mentioned that the upcoming GH8 camera could potentially join the L-Mount Lumix S system, featuring a Super 35mm sensor instead of a full-frame one.
This idea could help address concerns regarding MFT's low-light performance, though it's important to note that this issue has largely been resolved in recent years. The larger sensor would also benefit those already invested in the L-Mount ecosystem, allowing them to utilize their existing lenses across both full-frame and Super 35mm formats.
However, the discontinuation of MFT lenses raises questions about Panasonic's commitment to the system. While Panasonic could potentially confirm its continued support for Micro Four Thirds, Sony's track record of claiming to support A-mount for years may cast doubt on such assurances.
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