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| Model Name: | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 |
| Prices: | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | |
| Successor: |
Panasonic GX7
GX1 vs GX7 |
| General | |
| Model Number: | GX1 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $949.95 |
| Street Price: | |
| Date Available: | 2011-12-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
14.8 oz
(420 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.6 x
2.7 x
1.6 in. (116 x 68 x 39 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.77 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 55 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 703 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3), 4576 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2), 4576 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3424 x 3424 (11.7 MP, 1:1), 3232 x 2424 (7.8 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 2160 (7.0 MP, 3:2), 3232 x 1824 (5.9 MP, Other), 2416 x 2416 (5.8 MP, 1:1), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.1 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD, MP4 |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S. |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f.5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | 37.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint Touch (1- area-focusing in Face detection, AF Tracking, Multi-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional DMC-LVF2 EVF; 1.44M dot eq,. 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification (35mm eq.) |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.36x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.71x |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 160 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 160 to 12800 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1/2, Pet, Party, Sunset |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent; GN 7.6m (ISO 160) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD, MP4 |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm remote socket, combined AV/USB connector |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.56 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.53 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 12 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.26 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.082 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.48 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.072 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Wide-area AF lag = 0.260s |
| Startup Time: | 1.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.8 seconds |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 310 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary DMW-BLD10 (7.2V, 1010mAh) |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary DMW-BLD10 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO HD Edition 7.0, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility: | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | 3-inch 460K Touchscreen LCD, Full HD movies, Accessory Port, Hot-shoe, Built-in Flash, Level Gauge, iA and iA Plus modes, UHS-I compatible. Available in black or silver. |
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