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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Pro Reviews

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reghardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

If you loved the GF1, the GX1 could be exactly the camera you’ve been waiting for. Its superb build quality and ergonomics are matched with speedy performance and excellent image quality. It’s a little unnecessarily complicated to use and could do with a few more operational hints from the screen, but put in a little time with the manual and you’ll reap great rewards. Save a few quid and buy the lens kit with the new Lumix X 14-42mm zoom and you have a very flexible, pocketable camera with superb control and performance.

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May 31, 2012

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The Imaging Resource‘s review Edit Like Unlike

With the Lumix GX1, Panasonic addresses several crucial complaints from enthusiasts about their Micro Four Thirds cameras, particularly the rangefinder-style class once represented by the GF series. They've returned to a larger size that's a better tradeoff between a large SLR and a small pocket camera. They've added back the mode dial, hot shoe, and a few more controls, while maintaining the touchscreen. Even the touchscreen is less of a nuisance, though, with major components hidden an easy-to-ignore, virtual sliding tray.

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Mar 30, 2012

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Digital Trends‘s review Edit Like Unlike

For all its issues, we liked shooting with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1X. Sure it’s quirky, but like Sony’s NEX interface we’re sure it’ll become second nature over time. However, it’s too expensive to recommend unreservedly. Even with the quality lens and extensive photo-centric features, $849 is just too much compared to higher-end Olympus PENs and Sony NEX models. If you do find it at a competitive price, by all means, pick it up but at current levels, pass it by.

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May 14, 2012

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The LUMIX GX1 incorporates manual features, a touchscreen and a high level of performance in a camera body that is compact and comfortable to hold. It produced excellent results in our tests, in the ISO testing in particular, and it's a good all-round camera for users who want something as versatile as a digital SLR, but not quite as big.

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Apr 23, 2012

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www.computeractive.co.uk‘s review Edit Like Unlike

A compact camera that rivals digital SLRs for quality, performance and ergonomics – expensive, but worth it

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Mar 29, 2012

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Camera Labs‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Panasonic Lumix GX1 is a compelling compact system camera for enthusiasts who demand decent quality and control from a small body. Highlights include solid build, responsive focus, mature touch-screen operation backed-up with lots of physical controls, a capable movie mode with long recording times (outside Europe anyway), deep exposure bracketing and some of the best quality images from the Micro Four Thirds system.

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Feb, 2012

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

At 16 megapixels, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 features the highest resolution of any Micro Four Thirds camera. It has some nice features that should appeal to enthusiasts, but it doesn't do well at the higher ISO settings and is bundled with a lens that can't keep up with the camera.

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Feb 17, 2012

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DP Review‘s review Edit Like Unlike

In summary, the GX1 is a very capable and solid, but not ground-breaking camera that does a very fine job at what it sets out to accomplish. Panasonic has addressed almost every criticism of its early generation G-series cameras in a package that, when paired with its collapsible kit zoom is among the most pocketable cameras in its class. It earns a very strong Silver Award, missing out on our top honor by a slight margin due to its rather conservative metering, mediocre video performance and controls and not least, the extremely strong competition from its APS-C rivals.

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Feb, 2012

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Engadget‘s review Edit Like Unlike

All things considered, we're quite thrilled with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. Micro Four Thirds early adopters who fell for the GF1's sleek, retro design two years ago finally have a successor worth considering, and we may even go so far as to say that Panasonic has undone the wrong caused by the misdirected marketing strategy adopted by the GF2 and GF3. The GX1 is, in fact, a terrific shooter, exceeding our expectations and giving us the first viable alternative to the stellar Sony NEX-C3. If you have deep pockets and a desire to continue your love affair with the GF-series that never was, look no further than the GX1.

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Jan 23, 2012

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www.whatdigitalcamera.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The GX1 is an accomplished camera that'll be well suited to more demanding photographers. Compared to its Compact System Camera competitors Panasonic's latest has a fine balance of physical system size to image quality ratio. The huge array Micro Four Thirds lenses available also makes the G-series all the more attractive. The super-fast autofocus is accomplished and the touchscreen makes for intuitive stills or movie capture, while small touches such as edge-to-edge and Pinpoint focusing make the camera all the more standout. Where build quality is concerned there's little to be desired: the GX1's craft and finish is delightful, though it has to be to justify the rather large asking price.

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Dec 02, 2011

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Gizmodo‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Yes, if you want a smaller camera that handles like a DSLR and takes awesome photos for less than $1000. This camera is far more expandable than some of its competitors, and despite the G3's large body, Panasonic G System Lenses aren't as bulky as those on APS-C compact cameras. Still, the GX1 is far from perfect, and if it the handling and expandability don't matter to you, go for something cheaper that doesn't run up against the limitations of micro four thirds sensors:The Sony NEX C3 and NEX-5N perform much better in low-light conditions, according to our tests.

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Jan 26, 2012

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ephotozine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Both cameras offer high image quality, quick shooting, good value for money and access to the ever increasing Micro Four Thirds lens range, as well as numerous third party lenses and adapters, making either camera a great choice. The features available with each and what is right for you depends on your needs. If you're after a small camera and don't mind using a rear LCD screen, then the GX1 is an excellent camera with a few extra features that you might find useful, such as an electronic level, higher ISO, remote socket, better continuous shooting, additional external controls and additional filters. If you're not a fan of using the rear LCD, then the G3 offers a great EVF, a tilting rear screen for added flexibility, a more powerful flash and lower entry price, although with slightly less battery life. While the cameras score very highly and produce almost identical image quality to each other, the improved features and handling on the GX1 that give you more direct control over the camera is definitely an advantage and this makes it our Editor's Choice.

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Jan 24, 2012

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Panasonic Lumix GX1 is an excellent enthusiast-level compact system camera that offers plenty of flexibility and customisation options in a small and stylish package. On top of this, build quality is excellent and image quality rarely disappoints. Overall, it’s a camera we have no hesitation in heartily recommending. If the £750 asking price for the GX1 and Lumix 'X' 14-42mm powered zoom package reviewed here pushes the GX1 out of your price range then bear in mind that it can also be purchased with a standard 14-42mm kit zoom for around £200 less.

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Jan 24, 2012

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ephotozine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Panasonic Lumix GX1 is designed to satisfy the needs of advanced photographers and those wanting a premium compact camera with higher resolution sensor and high quality video. The camera looks great with the new compact 14-42mm X lens that compacts to the size of a pancake lens when off making it very pocketable for a mirrorless camera. Image quality is slightly degraded when compared to the results from the non-compacting 14-42mm lens, but the small size of this lens and usefulness when recording videos makes up for it and makes an excellent match for the compact GX1 body. Customisable buttons on the back of the camera and the touch screen give quick access to your most favourite settings and the camera feels great in the hand, particularly with the extremely quick focusing speeds.

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Jan 23, 2012

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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Superb controls, lightning fast performance, slim profile and excellent (but not class-leading) image and video quality – a sublime package that's worth the high price

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Jan 16, 2012

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PhotographyBLOG‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 is the natural successor to the popular GF1, taking many of its design cues from that two-year-old camera whilst incorporating virtually all of the recent advances that Panasonic have made in their other G/GF-series cameras. Breaking the compact enthusiast design out into its own range makes perfect sense, with the GF-series now aimed predominantly at new compact system camera users, the G-series at DSLR-wannabees, and the GF at those looking for a combination of the two. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 does have some serious competition though, most notably from the Sony NEX-7 which squeezes an integrated EVF, flip-out screen and larger APS-C sensor into an almost identically sized body. That shouldn't detract from the GX1, though, which successfully takes on the mantle of the GF1 to create a great camera in its own right.

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Jan 03, 2012

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Pocket-lint‘s review Edit Like Unlike

What’s not to like about the GX1? It looks wonderful, its build is superb and the layout and controls are fault-free. Autofocus is very impressive, the variety of focus options are capable and the image quality, while not the very best a compact system camera has to offer, is still pretty darn good. Besides, the image quality reflects the smaller size of the system and is a good balance between system size and final image quality. Add the power zoom lens, however, and the £758 asking price does mean the camera is a little pricey. There are cheaper compact system options out there, but none are as well-built or effortless to use. The GX1 is one of those excellent tools that just lets you get on with taking pictures.

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Jan 02, 2012

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The GX1 may not have retro-tastic looks, but it's a well-designed, really good ILC that's got a lot to offer advanced shooters, as long as you're not trying to capture sports. Definitely try out the power zoom lens before committing to that kit, though.

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The GX1 leaves a favourable overall impression: we'd certainly recommend adding it to your list of models to try before you buy if you're shopping for a high-quality CSC that delivers results where it matters. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 presents an exciting new direction for Panasonic, breaking away from the mass-market GF-series and providing a premium option that advanced enthusiasts should definitely consider.

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Dec 02, 2011

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gadgetreview‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Much like the GF3, the GX1 includes a 3-inch touchscreen allowing to touch to focus and activate the shutter. A hot shoe makes room for an angle adjustable viewfinder and since there is a built-in flash you can have both mounted at the same time unlike some other cameras in the same class. There is of course face detection, an auto scene mode as well as auto mode. Panasonic has also added two macro touchscreen button as well as two macro buttons for engaging your favorite options in a moment’s notice. And what kind of camera would the GX1 be if it couldn’t capture 3D photos, though you’ll need to invest in a special digital lens, though we’d rather opt for the all new pancake sized 14-42mm X Zoom lens.

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Nov 07, 2011

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