Panasonic Lumix GX1

Compact Micro Four Thirds powerhouse performance

Panasonic Lumix GX1
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model DMC-GX1

Key Features

SENSOR 16.0 megapixel Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor
PROCESSOR Venus Engine VII FHD for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS Contrast AF system with Light Speed AF
PHASE DETECTION None, relies on contrast detection
VIDEO 1080i 60fps AVCHD or 720p 30fps Motion JPEG
STABILIZATION None in-body; relies on OIS lenses
BURST RATE Up to 4.2 fps at full resolution
VIEWFINDER Optional external electronic viewfinder (DMW-LVF2)
DISPLAY 3.0-inch fixed touch-screen LCD, 460k dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, Mini HDMI, AV output
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot
WEATHER SEALING None, metal chassis construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 310 shots per charge (DMW-BLD10)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix GX1

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Via rear dial
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Via Fn button
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix GX1

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Panasonic Lumix GX1 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Panasonic Lumix GX1

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Technical Specification

Sensor Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 16.0 Megapixels
ISO Range 160-12800
Autofocus Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 60s to 1/4000s
Burst Rate 4.2 fps
Video 1920x1080 60i
Stabilization Lens-based only
Viewfinder Optional external
LCD 3.0-inch Touch Fixed
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity USB 2.0, HDMI
Battery Life 310 shots
Weight 318g
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 39 mm