Nikkei has reported that Panasonic and Sony will join up with NHK to develop Super Hi-Vision (8K) technology and TV sets. Sony has committed to launching TVs in 2020 and Panasonic also plans to have sets available in time for the Tokyo Olympics, which will be captured in 8K.
Analyst Comment
Of course, both Sony and Panasonic have significant camera and broadcast equipment businesses that will benefit from the technology developed, as well as their TV set businesses. We have already reported on a Sony tuner for 8K (Sony Develops Tuner for Super Hi-vision) (BR)
