- The New Digital Compact System Camera DMC-GX1
Superb Image Quality and Performance Combined with a Premium Design
Panasonic is pleased to announce the addition of the DMC-GX1 interchangeable
lens system camera as part of the LUMIX G Micro System as part of the new
premium mirror-less line up - DMC-GX1 featuring high image quality and stunning
performance in both response and function.
LUMIX G Micro System realizes high-quality photo images with real-to-life
details through excellent resolution, image rendering and color reproduction.
Taking full advantage of the 16.0-megapixel Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine,
images to be shot in low-lit situations at max. 12800 high ISO sensitivity
setting is stunningly clear with highly sharp resolution.
Precision Contrast AF system of LUMIX G Micro System gains even higher
speed realizing approx. 0.09 second of Light Speed AF.* Consecutive shooting
is also improved for 4.2 fps in 16.0-megapixel full resolution.
The DMC-GX1 records 1920 x 1080 full-HD video with stereo sound in AVCHD
format which is superior in both compression efficiency and friendliness
with AV equipment for playback. Advanced AF system including practical full-time
AF and tracking AF is available in video recording so that every photographer
can enjoy high quality video recording with minimum ease.
As a camera from the new premium line of LUMIX G Micro System, the external
design of the camera has been developed with no compromising on grip, dial,
coating - everything to detail. The hot shoe on the top lets you attach
the optional tilt-shift Live View Finder (DMW-LVF2) of approx. 1.4x (approx.
0.7x**), 1,440,000-dot equivalent, 100% field of view. It is now compatible
with UHS-I standard for the SDXC/SDHC Memory Card taking its advantage to
extend performance.
Available in silver and black, the DMC-GX1 offers luxurious comfort in
shooting experience with a stunning performance and a host of functions,
to be a great partner that is always in your sight, in your mind.
* The time for focusing on the subject is measured with LUMIX G X VARIO
PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S (H-PS14042) to move the lens position
to "2m" from "infinity" position. The zoom position
is in wide end. Panasonic measurement method
** 35mm camera equivalent
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High Image Quality for an Interchangeable Lens System Camera
LUMIX G Micro System realizes high-quality photo images with real-to-life
details through excellent resolution, image rendering and color reproduction;
high-grade lens and precision AF achieves high resolution, optimal balance
of resolution and noise reduction achieves lifelike image rendering and
high precision auto exposure and white balance with live light metering
results in the faithful color reproduction.
The 16.0-megapixel Live MOS sensor plays a big role in high quality image
rendering. With the dedicated circuit which reads out signals with minimum
noise, the level of noise is significantly suppressed by more than 66%.
Notably max. ISO 12800 is available with DMC-GX1. In shooting at high ISO
setting, S/N value is improved by approx. 200% compared with the conventional
12.1-megapixel sensor. The sensor performance improves by 6db at ISO 3200
and max. 9db at ISO 6400, resulting in the dramatically flawless picture
without noise.
In addition to the high-speed signal processing with its 3 CPUs, the image
processor Venus Engine boasts its excellent performance with an adoption
of noise reduction technology for even higher quality of image. By separating
chromatic noise from luminance noise even more accurately by applying the
optimal noise reduction to each, you can capture clear and beautiful images
even when shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels. By preventing the color
mixture which tended to occur around the edges, any chromatic noise, not
only in the gradation part but also in the edge part, are described clearly.
The engine also provides selective noise reduction to the outline part to
let it have more naturally-balanced curve without deterioration of the resolution.
In addition, the spot-type noise which can be often seen in the dark area
of the picture taken in low light situation or color bleeding on high luminance
area generated by the chromatic aberration. Details are kept by optimum
synthesizing of the data which is processed with resolution-priority for
edge part and NR-priority for smooth part of a picture*. The result is a
picture with stunning clarity if shot in low-lit situations. Furthermore,
optimization of the parameter contributes to the increase of resolution.
The LUMIX G Micro System offers a total of 14 interchangeable lenses including
the new power zoom X lens standard zoom lens, telephoto zoom lens, single
focal length lens, wide-angle lens, fish-eye lens, macro lens – to
fit any scenes and occasions.
* In a single shot at ISO3200 or higher. Not available with iA and iA Plus
mode
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Advanced AF System
All cameras of LUMIX G Micro System adopt Contrast AF for its focus system.
The Phase-difference AF system is susceptible to mechanical margin of error.
However, in Contrast AF system, focusing is controlled by the image sensor
so that no mechanical margin of error occurs to achieve precise focusing.
Compared with the Phase difference system AF, the Contrast AF boasts higher
accuracy especially in shooting with bright lens with small F value. (e.g.
the accuracy of Contrast AF is approx. 90% while Phase difference AF is
approx. 60% at F1.4.)
The DMC-GX1 features the approx. 0.09 second of ultra high-speed Light
Speed AF* which is achieved by reducing the detection time for focusing
by the synchronization of the lens and the sensor at 120 fps. Not only the
accuracy but also the speed excels by far than the high-end DSLRs with Phase
difference AF with the advanced Contrast AF system in DMC-GX1.
The newly added focus mode AFF (AF Flexible) locks on the focus when shutter
button is half-pressed, however, if the subject moves, the focusing is reset
to get the best results.
Combined with the Touch AF control, setting and focusing at the subject
is incredibly easy and quick, never missing the spur-of-the-moment. Taking
further advantage of Contrast AF, the DMC-GX1incorporates Full-area focusing
which makes it possible to set focus on any point in the field of view.
Frame composition is free and intuitive combining the touch-screen operation.
The touch-control system of DMC-GX1 immediately lets users to set focus
to the subject by just touching it on the large, 460,000-dot wide-viewing
angle LCD and you can even release the shutter. Once you lock on the subject
by a touch, the camera tracks the subject with the AF tracking function
even if it moves. Just a touch on the screen lets you select the part and
the size of AF area with the 1-area AF. The 1-area AF in Face Detection
even allows you to set finer focus on the eyes while capturing human face
bright and clear. The Multi-area AF with 23 AF areas allows you to set a
group of AF point according to the composition. In addition, Pinpoint AF
function is incorporated in DMC-GX1 allowing more precise focus setting
by further enlarging the focusing area. It assists, for example, setting
focus right on the pupil in an eye.
In the MF assist mode, you can enlarge the part by just a touch to select
1x, 4x, 5x or 10x and smoothly move the part by dragging it on the screen.
The 4x enlarged view is displayed on the framing screen making it possible
to setting fine focus while composing the whole picture at the same time.
* The time for focusing on the subject is measured with LUMIX G X VARIO
PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S (H-PS14042) to move the lens position
to "2m" from "infinity" position. The zoom position
is in wide end. Panasonic measurement method
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Easy Manual Control with a Variety of Shooting Assist Functions
Despite its outstanding compactness, the operation on DMC-GX1 is smooth
and easy with optimum layout of control buttons and the mode dial, turn-and-press
dial and dedicated function buttons. The function the user changes its setting
can be assigned to the 2 external buttons and 2 menus in the software tab
for direct reach. In addition, a total of 4 custom setting patterns can
be memorized to the camera (1 on C1 for direct switch and 3 on C2).
Now the DMC-GX1 comes with Level Gauge which lets the camera detect the
horizontal/vertical angle of view with its internal level working with the
acceleration sensor. Photos shot in a portrait aspect will be automatically
displayed vertically whatever lens is used.
The newly incorporated One Push AE adjusts exposure with a single press
of Fn (Function) button when it is over/under exposure. It is especially
useful in shootin outdoor with open aperture or indoor with fast shutter
speed.
Zoom operation can be controlled with touch control when the Power Zoom
lens of LUMIX G Micro System is attached. Speed of zooming can be adjusted
in 2 steps.
Even though the DMC-GX1 pursued the ultimate compactness, Panasonic did
not compromise in the equipment of camera such as built-in flash (GN7.6,
ISO160).
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Finest Tuning in Every Part of the Camera
As a camera from the new premium GX line of LUMIX G Micro System, the external
design of the camera has been developed with no compromising in every detail.
The ergonomically designed grip fits the DMC-GX1's flat profile yet easy
to hold. Its tactile feeling offers more comfort thanks to the casting material
resin and elastomer. The mode dial is machined with finest tuning on its
pitch of spin, form of plate and shininess. Characters are sharply printed
by laser so that they are easy to see and they last long. The buttons on
the back also have style in the coating, spin, stamp and color.
The DMC-GX1 comes with a hot shoe for the external flash or for the new
Live View Finder DMW-LVF2, which is an optional accessory.
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1920 x 1080 Full-HD High Quality Video Recording
LUMIX G Micro System is the camera that records not only high quality photo
but also stunning video. The AVCHD format features almost twice the recording
time in HD quality than the conventional Motion JPEG. A special, dedicated
button on the top lets the user instantly start recording videos while shooting
photos without any having to make any extra settings. Now the DMC-GX1 can
record high-resolution full-HD videos 1920 x 1080 at 60i (NTSC) / 50i in
AVCHD (Sensor output is 30p [NTSC])*. Image recording is more flexible fun
with the DMC-GX1. In addition to the practical full-time AF, the Touch AF
in video recording also lets users enjoy professional-like rack focusing.
Just by pointing the subject, the focus is shifted to it and let it stand
out to attract attention.
The Extra Tele Conversion function virtually extends the zoom range Max.4.8x
without deterioration of image quality in smaller resolution.
Even video beginners can record excellent video with the DMC-GX1 because
the popular iA and iA Plus modes are also available in video recording.
Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) helps prevent handshake when using high-powered
zoom. AF Tracking locks on the subject with focus even it moves. Face Detection
automatically detects a face in the frame and adjusts focus, exposure, contrast,
and skin complexion on it, so it always turns out beautiful. The Intelligent
D-range Control offers natural looking by optimizing the exposure for each
part of an image, preventing blocked shadows and blown highlights and helping
ensure that gradation and details are reproduced beautifully including the
blue color of the sky. And Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches
between Portrait, Scenery, Close-up and Low Light modes according to the
situation to optimize various parameters for higher visual quality.
High quality sound can be recorded with Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator.
A Wind Cut function is also available to block out most of the noise from
background wind. The DMC-GX1 can take a photo while recording video by just
pressing a shutter button. Also, photos can be cropped out from the video
and the unwanted part of the video can be removed with a video divide function.
Videos can be recorded in MP4 format to play it back directly on the PC
or other portable electronic devices without a need of conversion.
* Full HD (1920 x 1080) videos are output by the image sensor at 30p (NTSC),
and recorded at 60i (NTSC). HD (1280 x 720) videos are output by the image
sensor at 30p (NTSC), and recorded at 60p (NTSC).
• Motion images can be recorded continuously for up to 29 min 59 sec
in European PAL areas.
• Continuous recording exceeding 4GB is not possible when recording
MP4. Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.
• Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 4" or higher
when recording motion pictures
* SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
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Outstanding Performance in Power, Speed and Image Processing
With further optimization and rationalization in electric design, the DMC-GX1
excels in energy consumption and features approx. 11%* longer battery life
than the DMC-G3 which complies with the same battery pack DMW-BLD10. The
DMC-GX1 is now capable of 4.2 fps consecutive shooting in 16.0-megapixel
full resolution with mechanical shutter. High speed burst shooting at 20
fps with electronic shutter is also selectable according to the shooting
fast-moving subject and it is possible to select the best shot later**.
The Intelligent D-range Control offers even more natural looking by optimizing
the exposure for each part of an image, preventing blocked shadows and blown
highlights and helping ensure that gradation and details are reproduced
beautifully including the blue color of the sky.
DMC-GX1 compiles the Intelligent Resolution technology to perform the optimum
signal processing depending on the part of a picture to give a whole image
outstandingly natural clearness with fine details.
Cameras of LUMIX G Micro System are equipped with highly efficient Dust
Reduction System. If dust or other foreign matter gets inside the camera
when you're changing lenses, it could cling to the image sensor and show
up as a spot in your photos. The Dust Reduction System in the DMC-GX1 helps
eliminate this possibility by placing a supersonic wave filter in front
of the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating vertically around 50,000 times per second,
the filter repels dust and other particles effectively.
The DMC-GX1 is compatible with UHS-I standard for the SDXC/SDHC Memory
Card taking its advantage of high-speed data transmission.
*Based on a CIPA Standard.
** In the high speed burst shooting at 20 fps, the picture size is fixed
to S-size in all aspects.
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Artistic Color Control Functions and iA (Intelligent Auto) Plus mode
The DMC-GX1 is artistic not only in form, but also in function. It provides
an array of features that let users capture precisely true-to-life images
and create their own beautifully expressive images. The Creative Control
offers a variety of color modes; Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, High
Dynamic, Miniature Effect* and newly added Low Key and Toy Effect mode.
The Photo Style is another option to look photos more true to your artistic
intention. It has Standard, Vivid, Natural, Monochrome, Scenery, Portrait
presets while enabling finer adjustment of contrast, sharpness, saturation
and noise reduction by each. It is possible to fully customize those settings
to make user's own color effect manually in Custom mode.
These two modes — Creative Control and Photo Style — let users
at any level of skill enjoy giving photographers' intention to make the
picture even more impressive and fun.
The DMC-GX1 has advanced functions that will satisfy experienced photographers,
yet is easy enough for beginners of interchangeable lens camera to use comfortably
in both photo and video recording with the iA (Intelligent Auto) Plus. In
addition to the popular iA functions – AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range
Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Recognition and Intelligent ISO
Control - , the iA Plus mode lets users adjust defocusing area in the background,
exposure compensation and white balance for more flexible control.
* Sound will not be recorded with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control
Mode and approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded. (If you record
for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately
1 minute long)
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Enjoy Watching High Quality Photos and Videos on Large HDTV — VIERA
Link Networking Even in 3D
With Panasonic's introduction of an interchangeable lens to make 3D
photo shooting possible with an interchangeable lens system camera, Panasonic
proposes to enjoy high-quality shooting in 3D with DMC-GX1.
Both photo and AVCHD video recorded on SD Memory Cards are easy to view
on a Panasonic VIERA TV with dynamic HD resolution. The user simply inserts
the card into the VIERA Image Viewer (SD Memory Card slot) on a VIERA TV
or DIGA Blu-ray Disc Player** to play the content. Alternatively, an optional
HDMI mini cable can be used to output still and motion images recorded with
the DMC-GX1 directly to the TV for easy VIERA Link operation. This makes
it possible to take maximum advantage of the camera's playback functions,
including slideshows in which both still and motion images are played sequentially,
or calendar displays and so on.
* For a digital interchangeable lens as of September 21, 2010.
** AVCHD motion images recorded onto an SD Memory Card or a DVD cannot be
played on a device that does not support the AVCHD standard.
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Rich Options for Further Expandability
The Micro Four Thirds System products are joining today's Four Thirds System
products to provide customers with even higher levels of performance in
a digital interchangeable lens camera. In addition to LUMIX G lenses, the
LUMIX DMC-GX1 can use any interchangeable lens that complies with the Four
Thirds System standard via an optional Mount Adaptor for the unlimited number
of lens properties.
The hot shoe on the top lets you attach the optional tilt-shift Live View
Finder (DMW-LVF2) of approx. 1.4x (approx. 0.7x*), 1,440,000-dot equivalent,
100% field of view.
The LUMIX DMC-GX1 system camera offers a wide variety of options to choose
from to match every shooting situation and shooting style – External
Flashes, PL Filters, ND Filters, MC Protectors, Remote Shutter, Zoom Lever,
Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, DC Coupler, Lens Caps, Straps, Cases and Bags.
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