Testseek.co.uk have collected 144 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1.
December 2011
(81%)
144 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
30 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Great build quality
Good range of customisable features
Effective Creative Controls
Fast AF system
Decent image quality and overall low light performance
Sturdy metal body
Customisable interface
Loads of controls and settings
Very good picture quality (sharpness and noise control up to 1600 ISO)
Full HD video with stereo sound
Compact zoom lens with electronic controls (good for smooth videos)
Solid yet lightweight
Fast response times
Touch screen and hard controls
Touch screen control and physical buttons provide best-of-both-worlds operation
Quick response times
Reliable performer
Solid construction yet lightweight and portable
Excellent build quality
Straightforward layout
Speedy autofocus
Flexible
Configurable hardware
Small lens system courtesy of Micro Four Thirds system
Good low-light performance
Superb image and video quality
Elegant controls
Fast performance
Small yet richly featured
Excellent image quality
Built-in flash and hotshoe connector
The editors didn't like
Touchscreen could be more responsive
Several of the controls may prove fiddly for some
No built-in viewfinder
LCD is fixed rather than articulated
Noisy shutter
No manual video modes or mic socket
Electronic zoom controls (slight lag when changing focal length)
No Electronic Viewfinder
Back screen not adjustable
No image stabilisation in body
No electronic viewfinder that enthusiasts have come to expect
Rear LCD not angle adjustable
No image stabilisation system built into the body (via lens only)
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High-quality 16-megapixel stills and Full HD AVCHD movies, Extensive photo tweaks, Solid build with quality 3-inch touchscreen LCD
Just too expensive, Weird button arrangements, Noisy at high ISOs, Touchscreen should be more sensitive
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 a...
Abstract: The Panasonic Lumix GX1 is a compact Micro Four Thirds camera that features a 16MP image sensor, a 3-inch touchscreen LCD and captures 1080/60i AVCHD video.The GX1 is one of the mirrorless cameras that really pushes the compact nature of the mirrorless...
Return to GF1 design is more appealing, Larger grip is better for medium-size hands, Built-in pop-up flash, Flash hotshoe, Video record button on the top deck for more natural access, GX1 uses wide metal lugs for straps, which are quieter for video, Re...
Would be nice to have two dials, one for aperture, one for shutter, Rear buttons might be small for some users, LCD doesn't tilt, Blur issue with X lens at telephoto and certain shutter speeds, Mediocre macro performance, Below average hue accuracy, Or...
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 tra...
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Published: 2012-03-08, Author: Jeremy , review by: camcorderinfo.com
If you were pleased with the video performance of the Panasonic G3, then you'll likely be fine with the capabilities of the Panasonic GX1. The GX1 had similar performance to its predecessor, which is to say it didn't do all that well in certain te...
Quality: excellent.Why you'd buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1: ultra small; easy to use in no-brainer mode.Why you wouldn't: nothing to pick on.The camera can be bought in a choice of black or silver body colour.One of the most desirable Micro Four Thirds...
Published: 2012-02-17, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Compact size. Fast continuous shooting. Hot shoe and accessory port. Built-in flash.
Large, soft kit lens. Fixed rear LCD. Poor high ISO performance. Pricey
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 ...
Compact and easy to handle, Most settings quickly accessible, some customizable, Quick autofocus, good image quality up until ISO 6400,
Manual focus not much fun, Touchscreen seems slightly vestigial, Thumb dial could be a lot meatier
The GX1 is a powerful camera, but I sense that it still has one foot in the half-point-and-shoot territory of the GF3. This clearly wants to be a photographer’s camera; it’s not easy enough to use to be anything else. So why so many auto and art modes?...
Compact but solid build with lots of manual controls, Comparable quality to DSLR, but may need to tweak defaults, Snappy and responsive AF, and touch-AF for stills and movies, Continuous movie AF and long recording times outside Europe.
Live view and AF not available in bursts above 3fps, No 1080p AVCHD, no manual movie exposures and no mic input, Easy to accidentally set a manual AF area with touch-screen, No articulated screen or built-in IS.
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 cont...
