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OM System released some notable products in 2025, including the OM-3 camera and the new 50-200mm f/2.8 lens, but overall the year's offerings were modest with limited innovation, leading to a grade of C+ and concerns about the future of Micro Four Thirds.
OM SYSTEM's Holiday Savings Event offers discounts up to $500 on flagship cameras and lenses, including the OM-1 Mark II, OM-3, and various versatile lenses, making it an ideal time for photographers to upgrade or expand their gear with professional-grade, travel-friendly equipment at significant savings. The event runs through January 11, 2025.
Panasonic has announced the LUMIX GH7, a new Micro Four Thirds camera featuring a 25.2MP sensor with phase detect autofocus, internal ProRes RAW recording, and 32-bit float audio. The camera supports a variety of 10-bit video modes, including 5.8K up to 30fps and 4K up to 120fps, and offers advanced features like active cooling, 5-axis IBIS, and Camera-to-Cloud integration. It will be available in July 2024 for $2,197.99.
Panasonic has announced the Lumix GH7, a followup to the GH6 vlogging camera, featuring a 25.2-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, improved autofocus with PDAF, and real-time auto-focus recognition. It supports internal ProRes RAW recording up to 5.7K 30p, 5.8K 60p 10-bit H.265 video, and 32-bit float audio recording. The GH7 includes enhanced image stabilization, dual card slots, and a cooling fan for extended shooting. It will be available in July for $2,200.
A recent opinion piece claiming that all small sensor cameras are inferior to full-frame options is debunked by the PetaPixel team, who argue that sensor size does not determine build quality, technology, or color reproduction. They highlight the high-quality offerings in the APS-C and Micro Four Thirds categories, emphasizing that smaller sensors offer unique features and value propositions. The team encourages photographers to use what works for them and to appreciate the variety of options available in the market.