Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Four thirds, 16 MP, 3.0"
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        Summary Panasonic DMC-GX1

        Prices Price
        Body only $270 - $399 With 14-42mm lens $521
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        Within its price range #n/a of 4 Among similar cameras #n/a of 49
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        Specifications Key specs
        Sensor size Help Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Screen resolution Help 460k dots
        Megapixels Help 16 MP Movie format Help 1080p @ 60fps
        Screen size Help 3.0" Light sensitivity Help 12,800 ISO
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        Lenses Lenses
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        Replacement

        Panasonic has replaced the Lumix DMC-GX1 with the GX7.

        Panasonic GX7
        Panasonic GX7 announced July, 2013
        Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
        Dynamic range More dynamic range
        Overall image quality Significantly better image quality

        Compare the new Panasonic GX7 vs the DMC-GX1

        Videos

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        Pros

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        The Panasonic DMC-GX1 vs other recent mirrorless cameras

        Touch screen Touch screen Help
        Less buttons
        Lens availability More lenses available Help
        40 lenses
        External flash External flash Help
        Better lighting
        Built-in flash Built-in flash Help
        External flash not needed
        Movie continuous focus Movie continuous focus Help
        Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
        HDR In-camera HDR Help
        Combines multiple exposures
        3D Takes 3D photos Help
        View photos in 3D on 3D televisions

        Cons

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        The Panasonic DMC-GX1 vs other recent mirrorless cameras

        Screen resolution Low resolution screen Help
        460k dots
        Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
        Risk of blur
        Viewfinder Can only preview photos on the screen Help
        None
        Color depth Little color depth Help
        20.8 bits
        Sensor size Slightly smaller than average sensor Help
        Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm
        External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack Help
        Limited to the in-camera mic
        Announced Old Help
        November, 2011
        Sensor type Sensor type Help
        LIVEMOS
        Overall image quality Low overall image quality Help
        55.0
        Dynamic range Very narrow dynamic range Help
        10.6 EV
        Supports 24p No 24p movies Help
        Missing that film look
        Screen flips out Fixed screen Help
        Less flexible
        Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramas Help
        You could stitch photos in post
        Focus points Fewer focus points Help
        23
        Battery life Shorter battery life Help
        310 shots
        Fastest shutter speed Slow shutter speed Help
        1/4000 of a second

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        Avatar for Oscar Oscar (8:49 AM, February 27, 2013)
        The image stabilizer is in the lens. Many lumix lenses are MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
         
        Avatar for Oscar Oscar (8:33 AM, February 27, 2013)
        With this camera you have the chance to buy an external viewfinder, which makes it get a more "pro" look (and also help to save battery).