Upcoming: Olympus E-M1X announcement this week and Panasonic S1-S1R full release soon after!

On Jan 24 Olympus will finally announce their new E-M1X beast camera. $3,000 to get all the tech Olympus can offer:

• Effective Resolution 20.4 megapixels
• Continuous Shooting Speed 18 fps
• 50 MP Handheld High Res shot functionality. Building on the HiRes innovation on the E-M1 MK II where a tripod was required, the E-M1X can now take a 50mp HiRes shot handheld. Using a tripod it can now produce 80mp images.
• World’s best Image stabilization: In combination with a M.Zuiko IS PRO lens, this technology enables the 5-axis sync IS to compensate for approx. 7.5 shutter speed steps.
• Totally new AF system with various AF target modes and settings and intelligent subject tracking.
• With locked AF, the E-M1X features high-speed sequential shooting at a maximum of 60 fps to capture split-second moments that the human eye cannot see. With AF/AE tracking, a maximum of 18 fps may be reached.
• Key OM-D Movie video capabilities: 4K and C4K, OM-Log400, Different levels of IS, 120 fps high-speed shooting in Full HD
• Anti-flicker shooting capabilities
• Integrated field sensors to add detailed metadata to pictures and video
• Live ND feature for slow shutter effects without an external filter.
• Dust, splash, & freezeproof. Weatherproofing maintained even when connecting microphone, earphone or remote control cable
• Integrated field sensors to add detailed metadata to pictures and video
• Two UHS-II SD card slots for high-speed responsiveness
• Two batteries in innovative cartridge system and USB charging capabilities
• The sensor dust reduction system now features an improved Super Sonic Wave Filter (SSWF) with a special coating which vibrates 30,000 times per second further reducing the possibility of dust or dirt ruining photos and equipment by factor 10
• Capture up to 2,580 images before having to recharge. Featuring USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) from up to 100 W power sources, both batteries in the camera body can be fully charged in approximately two hours
• A new Wi-Fi capture allows tethered shooting without a cable and makes it possible to transfer images wirelessly to a computer with the Olympus
• Weight 997g
• Body (WxHxD) 144.4 x 146.8 x 75.4mm
• Price £2,799, available April

And few days later Panasonic will at last give us the full S1-S1R specs and preorder options!