Ever since the launch of the Panasonic G1 and GH1, and especially after the release of the Olympus Pen E-P1, photographers have been inquiring about what has yet to come in the MicroFourThirds world. Well, Panasonic could bring some answers pretty soon, if we are to believe Luc Saint Elie, the manager of new technologies at Panasonic France. In an interview with Photobusiness.fr, a French online magazine, he hints that the next Panasonic MicroFourThirds cameras could be unveiled in September. He adds that the 'platform' could allow manufacturers to come up with radical design such as a spherical camera. You can read the full interview here (in French).

Asked about Luc Saint Elie's statement, Panasonic UK had this to say: "The statement in that article solely reflects Luc Elie's personal opinion. Panasonic is evaluating options to constantly expand the MicroFourThirds product category, which also includes new body designs. At this time however, there is nothing that we would have to announce."

Stay tuned...