Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1: Micro Four Thirds Camera with ISO 12,800

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1 camera

Panasonic digital re-enliven the micro four thirds camera market with the new LUMIX G series, the DMC-GX1. Compact System Camera (CSC) is equipped with the Live MOS sensor with resolution of 16 megapixels and a Venus Engine that ensures the quality of the resulting image resembles to the original object. To enable capturing the quality photos in poor lighting conditions, Panasonic has been "arming" GX1 with ISO sensitivity up to 12,800.

Just like the other LUMIX G camera series, GX1 adopt focus Contrast AF system which allows the process of focusing done by the image sensor. With this system, GX1 capable of producing high resolution images and reduce noise. Focus adjustment process can be done quickly with the Light Speed ​​AF Auto Focus that allows the process carried out in just 0.09 seconds. This speed can be achieved by synchronization between the lens and the sensor which is done with the speed of 120 fps.

LUMIX DMC-GX1 has a touch screen sized 3-inch LCD equipped with touch-control system so that users can adjust the focus of the camera by simply touching the screen with 460,000 dot resolution. With AF Tracking function, GX1 can lock and follow the movements of the subject in focus, even in motion. Just as digital cameras in general, GX1 can be used to record HD video in AVCHD format.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1 will be available soon on the market mid-December with a price range USD699.99 to USD949.99, depending on the choice of kit. There are 14 Micro Four Thirds lens that can meet the needs of its photographers-from standard zoom, telephoto, single focal length, wide-angle, fish-eye, macro, to the 3D lens.