Panasonic Experience 2026: (Almost) everything was revealed at the brand’s show in Germany

The biggest news from Panasonic Experience 2026 is that the Chinese company Skyworth is successfully taking over the Japanese brand’s TV operations in Europe and the US.

However, Panasonic also took the opportunity to showcase a number of new products in various other categories. I was in Ottobrunn, Germany, to lay a beady eye on it and get my hands on as much as I could. A few really stood out, and there were a couple I’m not allowed to talk about yet, but rest assured we’ll be asking for review samples and looking to test the most appealing of them soon.

TV and audio

After dropping the Skyworth collaboration bomb, Panasonic has unveiled its entire 2026 TV lineup, which includes OLED, Mini LED, QLED and LED sets. You can read more about the models on their way to the UK here.

But it has also shown a passion for audio, releasing new products under the Panasonic brand as well as those from its flagship audio arm, Technics.

I Technics SL-1500CS a high-end turntable that uses the same delta-sigma technology as the limited-run SL-1200 Grand Master Edition (GME). With a built-in phone equalizer, elegant design and dual drive technology that ensures incredibly accurate music reproduction, it’s a vinyl lover’s dream. At £1,099, it’s also a fraction of the price of the SL-1200GME; only 5,000 of those were made, and each costs £4,999.

Joining Panasonic’s existing range of party speakers is something new Panasonic SC-BMAX30. This bluetooth speaker for the building is a big step up from its stablemates – the BMAX5 (£230) and BMAX10 (£300) – in terms of size and sonic output, and comes with a periscopic handle and wheels to move it around. Capable of pumping out 320W and complete with LED lighting, IPX4 water resistance rating and Bluetooth multi-point pairing, the BMAX30 is due out next month and will cost £400.

Phones

It may not be the biggest player in the mobile phone industry, but Panasonic is taking a few key niches – Telephones for the Elderly (EMP) and 4G Feature Phones – and increasing its presence in them by 2026.

I KX-TF600 flip-phone again KX-TU260 fall into the last category, and are cheap, basic mobile solutions, while KX-TU410 it’s a flip-phone with an SOS button for making an emergency call, and large keys for easy access for those who struggle with high-end devices like the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Oral care

Panasonic’s toothbrush and water flosser ranges are getting a shake-up this year, with new models in each of the three main toothbrush series, from the cheap and cheerful Series 300 toothbrush (DCA3) and flosser (DJ26) up to the flagship Series 800, which includes i DC75 a toothbrush and DJ86 the flosser. The new high-end Series 800 toothbrush is ultra-fine bristles designed to remove most bacteria from below the gumline. Our Home Editor, Gareth Thomas, can’t wait to wrap his fangs in Panasonic’s latest dental technology and see if it can brighten up his already brilliant smile.

Household and kitchen appliances

And he’ll need to take extra care of his dental hygiene in the coming months if he plans to eat everything he does while testing Panasonic’s new range of home appliances.

The product introduces three new features including air fryer and microwave functionality (which it claims can help reduce cooking times by up to 36%), a microwave/grill, and a new hot/cold blender.

It also debuted a new bread maker that doubles as an ice cream maker. Yes, you read that right, and after trying the matcha ice cream made from this dual-purpose product, I can say I’m totally on board.

Panasonic’s focus here is not to please you with sugary snacks or indulge in golden brown beauty. In fact, trying to make meals with healthy, unprocessed ingredients is a quick and easy process. The UK currently tops the charts in Europe when it comes to consuming highly processed foods, blowing the competition out of the water with 50.7% of what we eat containing UPFs. To put that number in perspective, Portugal’s population (literally and possibly figuratively) has dropped significantly by about 10%.

Men’s care and women’s care

As well as taking an active interest in what you put into your body, Panasonic’s new range of products includes gizmos and gadgets to ensure you look, and therefore feel, your best.

This product won Electric Shaver of the Year in our Product of the Year Awards for the Panasonic Series 900s in January, along with its partners, the Series 900 Plus again 900 series, both are getting an upgrade in 2026. The former has a new OLED display and is the first poison with six blades that the manufacturer has produced, which are said to be finishing blades that are more efficient and less likely to cause redness and irritation. The latter, meanwhile, will be equipped with a new cleaning station.

Panasonic also referred me to their “Lady care” range, which includes everything from heated eyelash curlers to hair dryers using high voltage, electrostatic atomised water particles that strengthen hair and reduce split ends by 50%. Sadly, my ends split, grew and left a few decades ago.

Lumix

Finally, Panasonic has unveiled a new shotgun microphone attachment for its Lumix cameras.

I DMW-DMS1 designed to screw into the accessory of some of the brand’s most popular snappers, including the Lumix S5II, S5IIX, S1II, S1RII, and S1IIE. It also teased a new product arriving in March, but, sadly, we’ll have to wait until next month to find out more about that.

Big year ahead

So, that’s the tour to wrap up the Panasonic Experience 2026. As you can see, the company is certainly not short of exciting new products, and we’ll be rolling out as many of them as we can as the year progresses.

It will be interesting to see how the Chinese involvement affects Panasonic’s future as a TV brand, but regardless of what happens in that area, the Japanese brand’s heritage looks set to shine in countless other categories.

Written by

Andy White

Andy was appointed Technical Editor in 2024 following four years spent putting a large range of products through their paces. A former sports reporter at Greenways Publishing, he cut his technical teeth testing laptops before taking over as the area’s TV and audio specialist. He’s laid his eye on more headphones and televisions than you can shake your hand at but has also reviewed football boots, portable gaming consoles and everything in between. As well as researching, writing and editing, Andy covers product launches and key industry events in the UK and overseas.

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