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LUMIX® GX1 16 Megapixel Compact System Camera (14-42mm Premium Power Zoom Lens Kit)
Details
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DMC-GX1X
Features
• 16MP, DSLR-Like Image Quality, Features, and Lens Options
• 14-42mm Premium X Series Power Zoom Lens
• Built-in Flash, Hotshoe, and Mode Dial
• Intuitively Easy - 3.0" Touch Enabled LCD Control
• Lumix LightSpeed Focusing and PinPoint Focusing Control
• Full HD Video 1080/60i - AVCHD/MP4
• New Optional High Resolution Live View Finder
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- Type Digital interchangeable lens system camera
- Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards)
- Image Sensor Size 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
- Lens mount Micro Four Thirds mount
- IMAGE SENSOR
- Image Sensor Type Live MOS Sensor
- Total pixels 16.68 Megapixels
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Camera
Effective Pixels 16.0 Megapixels - Color filter Primary color filter
- Dust Reduction System Supersonic wave filter
- RECORDING SYSTEM
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Recording file format
Still Image: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW,
MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds standard)
Motion Image: AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) - Aspect Ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
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Image Quality
RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard,
MPO+Fine, MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard) - Color Space sRGB, Adobe RGB
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File size (Pixels) Still Image
[4:3] 4592x3448(L) / 3232x2424(M) / 2272x1704(S) / 1824x1368(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
[3:2] 4576x3056(L) / 3232x2160(M) / 2272x1520(S) / 1824x1216(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
[16:9] 4576x2576(L) / 3232x1824(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 1824x1024(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
[1:1] 3424 x 3423 (L) / 2416 x 2416 (M) / 1712 x 1712 (S) / 1712x1712(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard) - File size (Pixels) Motion Image
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MP4*1 NTSC
[Full HD] 1920 x 1080, 30fps (sensor output is 30p) (Approx.20Mbps)
[HD] 1280 x 720, 30fps (sensor output is 30p) (Approx.10Mbps)
[VGA] 640x480, 30fps (sensor output is 30p) (Approx.4Mbps) -
AVCHD*2 NTSC
[Full HD] 1920×1080, 60i (sensor output is 30p) (FSH:17Mbps)
[HD] 1280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 30p) (SH:17Mbps) - Continuous recordable time (Motion images) AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 140 min with H-PS14042 / Approx. 130 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 150 min with H-H014
- Actual recordable time (Motion images) AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 70 min with H-PS14042 / Approx. 65 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 75 min with H-H014
- FOCUS
- Focus Type Contrast AF system
- Focus mode AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF
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AF mode
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) - AF detective range EV 0 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent)
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AF Assist Lamp YES - AF lock Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF/AE lock or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFS mode
- Others Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion image recording), AF+MF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist
- EXPOSURE CONTROL
- Light Metering System 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
- Light metering mode Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
- Metering Range EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
- Exposure mode Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Auto
- ISO sensitivity(Standard Output Sensitivity) Auto / Intelligent ISO / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
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Exposure Compensation 1/3EV Step ±5EV - AE lock Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF/AE lock
- AE bracket 3,5,7 frame, in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV Step, ±3 EV
- WHITE BALANCE
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White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting - White Balance Adjustment Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias
- Color Temperature Setting 2500-10000K in 100K
- White Balance Bracket 3 exposures in blue/ amber axis or in magenta/ green axis
- SHUTTER
- Shutter Type Focal-plane shutter
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Shutter Speed
Still Images: 1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 2 minutes)
Motion image: 1/16000 ~ 1/30 (NTSC) -
Self Timer 10sec, 3 images/ 2sec / 10sec - Remote Control Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional)
- SCENE MODE
- Still Image SCN mode Portrait / Soft Skin / Scenery / Architecture / Sports / Peripheral Defocus / Flower / Food / Objects / Night Portrait / Night Scenery / Illiminatioms / Baby 1, 2 / Pet / Party / Sunset
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Movie SCN mode
Portrait / Soft Skin / Scenery / Architecture / Sports / Flower / Food / Objects / Low-light / Party / Sunset
(Activated by selecting Still Image SCN mode then pressing Movie Button. Still Image SCN modes without corresponding Movie SCN mode is recorded in mode suitable for the recording situation.) - Creative control (Still image & Motion image) Expressive / Retro / High key / Low key / Sepia / High Dyamic / Toy effect / Miniature effect
- BURST SHOOTING
- Burst Speed SH: 20 frames/sec, H: 4.2 frames/sec (When AFS mode), M: 3 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
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Number of recordable images
9 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed)
Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files)
(depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression) - BUILT-IN-FLASH
- Flash Type TTL Built-in-Flash, GN7.6 equivalent (ISO 160 · m), Built-in Pop-up
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Flash mode
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction,
Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off - Synchronization speed Less than 1/160 second
- Flash Output Adjustment 1/3EV Step ±2EV
- Flash Synchronization 1st Curtain Sync / 2nd Curtain Sync
- Hot shoe TTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
- LCD MONITOR
- Monitor Type TFT LCD with Touch panel
- Monitor size 3.0inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide-viewing angle
- Pixels 460K dots
- Field of view Approx. 100%
- Monitor adjustment Brightness (7 levels), Contrast and Saturation (7 levels), Red tint (7 levels), Blue tint (7 levels)
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LIVE VIEW functions
Guide Lines (3 patterns)
Real-time Histogram - ZOOM
- Additional zoom operation Touch Zoom (when use power zoom lenses*) *H-PS14042 lens and H-PS45175 lens
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Digital Zoom 2x, 4x -
Extra Tele Conversion
Still image: Max.2x (Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.)
Motion image: Max.4.8x (Magnification ratio depends on the recording quality and aspect ratio.) - LEVEL GAUGE Yes (Built-in 3 shaft accelerometer sensor)
- DIRECTION DETECTION FUNCTION Yes
- FUNCTION BUTTON
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Fn1, Fn2, Fn3*, Fn4**Fn3 and Fn4 are Touch icons on LCD monitor
ONE PUSH AE /PREVIEW / LEVEL GAUGE / FOCUS AREA SET / PHOTO STYLE /
ASPECT RATIO / PICTURE SIZE / QUALITY / METERING MODE /
FLASH / FLASH ADJUST. / I.RESOLUTION / I.DYNAMIC / EX. TELE CONV. / DIGITAL ZOOM / STABILIZER / SENSITIVITY /
WHITE BALANCE / AF MODE /DRIVE MODE / MOTION PIC. SET / PICTURE MODE / HISTOGRAM / GUIDE LINE / REC AREA - CUSTOM MENU
- C1, C2-1/2/3 Yes (Registering Personal Menu Settings)
- PLAYBACK
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Playback Mode
Normal playback, 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Slideshow (duration & effect is selectable),
Playback Mode(Normal/Picture/Video/3D Play/Category/Favorite), Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Resize, Cropping, Aspect Conversion, Rotate, Rotate Display, Favorite, Print set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit - IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE
- Protection Single / Multi, Single in Burst Group / Multi in Burst Group, Cancel
- Erase Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite
- Direct Print PictBridge compatible (Print size, Layout, Date setting are selectable)
- INTERFACE
- USB USB 2.0 High Speed
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HDMI
miniHDMI TypeC
Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p
Audio: Linear PCM -
Audio video output
Monaural Type, NTSC
*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the products that are available in your market. - Remote 2.5mm. stereo mini jack
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Microphone Stereo, Wind-cut: Off / Auto
Microphone level adjustable: Lv1 / Lv2 / Lv3 / Lv4 -
Speaker Monaural - LANGUAGE
- OSD Language English, Spanish
- POWER
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Battery
Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1010mAh) (Included)
Battery Charger -
Battery life (CIPA standard)
Approx. 310 images with H-PS14042
Approx. 300 images with H-FS014042
Approx. 340 images with H-H014 - DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT
- Dimensions (W x H x D) 116.3 x 67.8 x 39.4 mm / 4.58 x 2.67 x 1.55 inch (excluding protrusions)
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Weight
Approx. 318g / 11.22 oz (SD card, Battery, Body)
Approx. 272g / 9.59 oz (Body only)
Approx. 373g / 13.16 oz (SD card, Battery, H-H014 lens included)
Approx. 413g / 14.59 oz (SD card, Battery, H-PS14042 lens included)
Approx. 483g / 17.04 oz (SD card, Battery, H-FS014042 lens included) - OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
- Operating Temperature 0° to 40° (32°F to 104°F)
- Operating Humidity 10%RH to 80%RH
- STANDARD ACCESSORIES
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Software
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 7.0 HD Edition
SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1 SE
LoiLoScope (trial version)
USB Driver - Standard Accessories Battery Charger, Body Cap, Lens Cap, Lens Rear Cap USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM
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Notes:
*1 Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class6" or higher
*2 Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class4" or higher
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- UPC 885170065581
Awards
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GX1 Camera Series - DPReview.com Award
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TIPA Award
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Support
Firmware & Drivers FIRMWARE-
- Version: 1.1
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Issues Addressed:
1.Enhancement in the performance of AWB.
2.Enhancement in the performance of [AFF] (AF Flexible) and [AFC] (AF Continuous).
3.Improved stability when used with the SD Memory Card complying with UHS-I.
4.Addition of [STEP ZOOM] and [ZOOM SPEED] in the setting of [Fn Button] and [Q.MENU].
5.Reflection of [DRIVE MODE] settings to [CUSTOM SETTING].
6.[MENU RESUME] in each menu tab.
7.Page flip in the menu tab with [DISPLAY] button.
CLICK HERE - Release Date: 1-25-2012
- Operating Systems: windows/mac
Owner's ManualsWarrantyHow To Guided TutorialsFAQs-
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I am a professional photographer who is seriously considering switching to the Lumix mirrorless cameras. Does Panasonic have, or can you suggest, a web site that demonstrates how professional photographers are successfully using the Lumix professional cameras?In conjunction with our Panasonic.com web site, our Sales and Marketing team also runs LUMIXLOUNGE.COM This site features work from Panasonic’s Luminary team of professional photographers who have migrated to the Lumx mirrorless cameras. The site also features schedules to live on-line and dealer events as well as convenient links to our latest firmware updates. Additional features to expand the site are already in progress.
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Why am I unable to use the VIERA Link operation when connected to TV with a mini HDMI connection?For this feature to work aVIERA Link compatible Panasonic TV is required as well as the recommended Panasonic mini HDMI cable which is an optional accessory http://shop.panasonic.com/support. The Panasonic TV remote can be used to control camera picture playback functions on TV.
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How do I install firmware in my camera using an SD card?Digital Still Camera Firmware Update Guide.
1) Preparation before attempting the update.
A. Make sure the camera's battery is completely charged. If the battery is not completely charged the firmware update will not begin. Format the SD memory card in the camera, then take a couple of pictures.
B. Turn off the camera.
2) Copying the Firmware to your memory card.
A. Download the latest firmware update for your model by clicking on the "Download Ver. X.X " link to a location on your computer (we recommend the "Desktop").
B. If your computer has a media reader, please insert your formatted SD Card from your camera.
C. Open the zipped firmware file that you downloaded to the desktop.
D. For"PC" users, locate your SD Card by clicking on, or opening the"My Computer" or"Computer" on your desktop or your"Start" menu. For"Mac" users, can use"Finder" if the drive does not mount to your desktop.
E."Drag" to Copy and Paste" the .bin file from the opened folder to the drive with the SD Card showing in your"My Computer" window for"PC" users and"Finder" or"Drive" in Macs. This will copy the file to the card.
F. If you choose to leave the SD Card in your camera, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. Turn the camera on and set it to"Playback" mode. Then select"PC" on the LCD screen. Drag the .bin file from the opened folder to the device that either says Panasonic or mass storage to complete the transfer.
G."SDXC cards, 32GB or larger, require special card readers. Depending on your PC, and the age of its operating system, you may not be able to directly write to such large cards. If your PC asks you to format the card, DO NOT, this is one indication that your system is not compatible with the newer larger memory cards. In this case a smaller card, 16GB or smaller should be used.
3) Updating the camera's firmware.
A. Turn the Camera off, insert the SD Card if you copied the firmware to the card while inserted into the computer.
B. Turn the Camera power on and press the"Playback" button. The camera's LCD screen should now be showing a screen asking if you desire to"Update" the firmware. Highlight"Yes" and press the"Menu/Set" button.
C. When the Camera has completed the firmware update it will turn itself off and then back on.
D. This completes the update process.
4) Confirming the update.
A. Turn the camera's power back on.
B. Set to"Playback" Mode.
C. Choose the"Setup" menu.Digital Still Camera Firmware Update Guide.
D. Select Version Disp.
1) Preparation before attempting the update.
A. Make sure the camera's battery is completely charged. If the battery is not completely charged the firmware update will not begin. Format the SD memory card in the camera, then take a couple of pictures.
B. Turn off the camera.
2) Copying the Firmware to your memory card.
A. Download the latest firmware update for your model by clicking on the "Download Ver. X.X " link to a location on your computer (we recommend the "Desktop").
B. If your computer has a media reader, please insert your formatted SD Card from your camera.
C. Open the zipped firmware file that you downloaded to the desktop.
D. For"PC" users, locate your SD Card by clicking on, or opening the"My Computer" or"Computer" on your desktop or your"Start" menu. For"Mac" users, can use"Finder" if the drive does not mount to your desktop.
E."Drag" to Copy and Paste" the .bin file from the opened folder to the drive with the SD Card showing in your"My Computer" window for"PC" users and"Finder" or"Drive" in Macs. This will copy the file to the card.
F. If you choose to leave the SD Card in your camera, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. Turn the camera on and set it to"Playback" mode. Then select"PC" on the LCD screen. Drag the .bin file from the opened folder to the device that either says Panasonic or mass storage to complete the transfer.
G."SDXC cards, 32GB or larger, require special card readers. Depending on your PC, and the age of its operating system, you may not be able to directly write to such large cards. If your PC asks you to format the card, DO NOT, this is one indication that your system is not compatible with the newer larger memory cards. In this case a smaller card, 16GB or smaller should be used.
3) Updating the camera's firmware.
A. Turn the Camera off, insert the SD Card if you copied the firmware to the card while inserted into the computer.
B. Turn the Camera power on and press the"Playback" button. The camera's LCD screen should now be showing a screen asking if you desire to"Update" the firmware. Highlight"Yes" and press the"Menu/Set" button.
C. When the Camera has completed the firmware update it will turn itself off and then back on.
D. This completes the update process.
4) Confirming the update.
A. Turn the camera's power back on.
B. Set to"Playback" Mode.
C. Choose the"Setup" menu.
D. Select Version Disp.
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Why do I have spots on some of my photos?Spots can occur due to dust or dirt inside the lens, or when flash is used in a very dusty environment.
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