Panasonic GX1

Panasonic GX1 is Panasonic's Entry-Level Mirrorless digital camera originally released on February of 2012. The camera has got a 16MP, CMOS Four Thirds sized sensor and has a maximum resolution of 4592 x 3448.

Panasonic introduced the more recent Panasonic GX7 (Read Full Comparison) as a way to improve this model.

The GX1 is rated #90 out of 117 in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and all around #399 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. Remember to try out our Advanced camera search to see camera ratings based on your personalized criteria.

Below is a chart of various criteria used in the scoring system.

The Panasonic GX1 is part of a family of cameras. You can view the full range below.

You can check the GX1 from several angles in the gallery below.

Below is a collection of benefits and drawbacks of the Panasonic GX1 based on factors that are normally viewed as useful in a digital camera.

The Panasonic GX1 houses the Venus Engine FHD processor. The dimension of the sensor on the Panasonic GX1 is 17.3mm x 13mm (Four Thirds). The 225 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 4592 x 3448 pixels and aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 16 megapixels and provides a standard ISO range of 160 to 12800. RAW photos are supported therefore the user has wider room to maneuver in post.

The picture below shows the GX1's sensor dimensions compared to other popular sizes. The GX1 sensor comes with a crop factor of 2.1 and is outlined in green.

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To get an idea of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Panasonic GX1 has a weight of 0.70 lb (318 gr / 11.22 ounces) and the measurement of the camera is 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5"). The weight of normal Entry-Level Mirrorless camera is 329 gr and the Panasonic GX1 is on par as compared to various rivals.

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Below is a visual of the Panasonic GX1 beside a soda so you're able to have a sense of its scale.

The top view below will provide the button design on the GX1.

The GX1 works with the Micro Four Thirds mount and has 162 lenses available in the market. Below is some of the lenses we have in our collection which will work with the GX1.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO33mmf/1590g

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.69-18mmf/4.0-5.6 280g

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Kamlan 28mm F1.428mmf/1.4384g

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro30mmf/3.5128g

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.69-18mmf/4.0-5.6 155g

Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 ED UMC CS300mmf/6.3 318g

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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS45-200mmf/4.0-5.6 380g

The GX1 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that include NFC and / or Bluetooth connectivity can easily be controlled wirelessly through smartphones. You can transfer images and oftentimes adjust camera settings without connecting straight to the camera.

Some applications even enable a Liveview and click the shutter when you aren't near the camera. If the camera features a HDMI out, it could be attached to an external monitor. The majority of cameras will allow you to recharge the battery through the USB port.

The maximum video quality on the Panasonic GX1 is 1920 x 1080 and it can shoot in MPEG-4 and AVCHD file format. 1080p quality will provide a decent balance for video quality versus file sizes but FULL HD is not going to give you much room to crop. The camera doesn't feature a mic and / or headphone jack which means that you get little control over your sound. It is perhaps a better idea to consider a different camera in case you want better sound in your videos.

Panasonic GX1 doesn't include weather sealing so rainy conditions might ruin the camera.

The Panasonic GX1 has got a 3 inch fixed display screen supporting a resolution of 460 thousand dots.

Moreover the display screen is touch friendly which means you can easily set focus point as well as change settings using your fingertips.

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The ViewFinder details regarding Panasonic GX1 are below:

• ViewFinder Electronic (optional)

In those bright outdoor conditions which make the camera screens washed out and challenging to view, viewfinders are pretty helpful.

Panasonic GX1 has the capability to shoot continuously at 4.0 frames per second. The maximum shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.

Panasonic GX1 includes both integrated flash plus external flash ability. The maximum flash sync speed is 1/160 seconds.

Panasonic GX1 includes just Contrast Based AF and doesn't have Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection focusing is a lot more snappier & precise when compared to Contrast Based focusing. The camera has got Face detection making it handy for portrait photography.

The Sensor has got 23 focus points to pick from. Panasonic GX1 has touch to focus. You can use your fingers to change focus points. It also boasts Tracking AF for things on the move. Panasonic GX1 supports manual focusing when needed for low light situations or you need more exact control on focusing.

The battery on the Panasonic GX1 is built to last for 300 photographs as per the CIPA standards making it lower when compared to its competition. The general Entry-Level Mirrorless camera battery life is 343. Fujifilm X-S20 comes with the highest possible (750) battery life for this category of cameras.

Here is a listing of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras that have the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X-S20
GX1 vs X-S20750 yesnoyes

Samsung NX mini
GX1 vs NX mini650 yesnono

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Pentax K-01
GX1 vs K-01540 yesnono

Sony NEX-3N
GX1 vs NEX-3N480 yesnono

Sony NEX-F3
GX1 vs NEX-F3470 yesnono

The following graph shows a summation of the Panasonic GX1 for various types of photography. To learn more, scroll to the specific paragraph below.

The Panasonic GX1 has a score of 71 which is nice, meaning that it is a good fit for portraits. Shooting portrait photos leans heavily to sensor resolution, RAW support in addition to the potential to work with off-camera flash.

With a nice score of 70, the Panasonic GX1 is a respectable choice to buy for street photography. A good street photography camera offers a good balance of image quality plus portability.

A modest sports photography score of 47 suggests the Panasonic GX1 is somewhat appropriate for taking pictures of sports. A camera needs excellent focusing plus fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Size is pretty important in picking a travel camera. Overall, the Panasonic GX1 gets a very good 65 for a travelling camera which makes it a respectable choice for your vacations.

For anyone who is planning to pick a camera for landscape photos, the most vital aspect will be image quality. The Panasonic GX1 and it's very good rating of 62 as a landscape camera is a fine fit in the current market.

A camera for vlogging preferably should posses a moving screen, mic input and ideally image stabilization. Considering every thing, the Panasonic GX1 is not really good for vlogging as it delivers a really bad rating of 32.

If you are interested in alternatives to the GX1, below is a number of the highest rated cameras which fall within the family of Entry-Level Mirrorless.

The line chart underneath shows you a summary of the GX1 vs it's highest ranking rivals shown earlier.

Following are additional cameras you might regard as alternate options. To read through a complete comparison, simply click the "compare" link.