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Apart from the Lumix GH5 II  , Panasonic released details of its upcoming flagship mirrorless camera - the GH6 as well.  The next generation go the GH series is said to feature 5.7K 60fps in 10bit and 4K 60 fps in 10bit 4:2:2 without a record limit. The camera is also said to feature high Frame rate (HFR) 4K 120fps in 10 bit as well. Other specifications are still under wraps but it is expected to be officially announced by the end of the year (2021) and retail for $2500 body only or be available along with a standard 12-60 Kit lens option. Panasonic also announced the development of a new standard zoom lens  - Leica DG 25-50 F1.7 and firmware updates for the GH5S,G9,G100 series of Cameras as well. Source - 43Rumors

According to rumors, Panasonic - even in the world of full frame sensors, is still said to be working on a successor to the GH5. But in a strange twist, the GH5 successor is not said to be called the GH6 but the GH5 II (Mk2). The camera however shares a lot of specs similar to the current GH5 and even the predecessor and to be honest - feels a bit of a downgrade. The specifications according to Nokishita Camera are" Panasonic “LUMIX DC-GH5M2”  20.33mp  4K60p   3.68 million dots 120fps EVF  DMW-BLK22 battery  size 138.5x 98.1×87.4mm  weight 647g   $1697($ 2297 with 12-60mm kit). Update 1 - (un)Official Spec sheet leaks out. GH5M2 by sonyalpharumors Update - According to 43rumors, the GH5 II is said to be a a more affordable option between the entry level G Series and the GH6 (Yes, the GH6 still might happen) Update 3 - GH5 II is said to be announced on the 17th of May ( 43 rumors. )