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)
Published: 2011-12-07, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com.au
Fast performance and excellent raw photo quality, combined with Panasonic's veteran touch-screen/direct-control hybrid interface, make the Lumix DMC-GX1 a strong ILC choice
The new X-series PZ kit lens could use some design tweaks, and Panasonic's JPEG processing, though much better than before, could still use a little work
A well-designed camera with an interface that creative photographers can customize to their liking, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 deserves serious consideration if you're looking for a modestly compact interchangeable-lens model....
Great build quality, Good range of customisable features, Effective Creative Controls, Fast AF system, Decent image quality and overall low light performance
Touchscreen could be more responsive, Several of the controls may prove fiddly for some, No builtin viewfinder, LCD is fixed rather than articulated
With a good range of buying options available; comprising a starting price of £499 or US$699 (body-only), £599 (with 14-42mm manually-operated kit lens), £729.99 (with 14-42mm powered kit lens) and £757.99 (Panasonic Online Shop price), the feature-packed...
Abstract: The Lumix DMC-GX1 with the optional DMW-LVF2 Live View Finder attached. (Source: Panasonic.) A hot shoe on the top panel lets users add the optional DMW-LVF2 Live View Finder or an accessory flashgun. And the GX1 is compatible with the latest power zoom X...
Abstract: Left of the hot-shoe is a pop-up flash, which springs forward and has a GN of 7.6 (metres/ISO 160). Eight flash modes are supported: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction and Forced ...
Abstract: A compact, lightweight all-rounder, this Micro Four Thirds Lumix has tank-like sturdiness and hefty dollops of user-friendliness, whether you're a shutter nutter or wet behind the ears. There are tons of controls – both physical and via touchscreen – or y...
Abstract: At first glance, the Lumix DMC-GX1 reminds us of the Lumix DMC-GF1, but with a more compact build. Panasonic has incorporated a mode dial, hotshoe and four function buttons on the GX1, unlike the later GF-series cameras such as the Lumix DMC-GF2 and GF...
Abstract: Action is one thing the GX1 nails, thanks to its lightning-quick burst mode which can capture 20 shots in a single second (albeit at a reduced resolution) and an autofocus so speedy it feels as if it's locked on before you push the button.The mode dial an...
Nice build quality; more physical control buttons; power-zoom lens is great for videos; fast autofocus speeds.
Difficult to manually focus with powerzoom lens; JPEG images are soft.
There's a lot going for the GX1 if you are looking for a smaller camera to complement your DSLR. In terms of performance, it is a speedy little shooter with autofocus speeds that almost match a DSLR, though we have to say that it sometimes misses the ...
