The rumors is almost confirmed that Panasonic GX2 camera will arrive with advance core specification and same sensor as Panasonic GH3, the expected date of announcement is first week of November 2012.
Current GX1 got multiple price drops, Kit Lens + Camera Body available at $469 at Amazon(You Save approx: $330.99)
Read the Canon G1 X vs. Nikon V1 vs. Panasonic GX1 review to find out the best camera for you.
Sensor and image processor
Canon G1 X uses newly developed 1.5 inch 14.3 CMOS sensor with DIGIC V image processor, with the new sensor and image processor you get more dynamic range, better ISO range and less noise in your images.
Panasonic uses 16 megapixel M 4/3 sensor and venus FHD image processor, the Venus FHD processor is the same processor used in GH2 / GF2 / GF3 / G3 mirrorless cameras.
Nikon V1 uses a small CX format sensor but very fast Expeed 3 image processor, you get Continuous shot up to 60 Shot/Sec.
Noise Levels & Dynamic Range: Large sensors with larger pixels produce low noise and higher dynamic range.
ISO: The ISO rating on Nikon 1 is limited to 6400, Panasonic Lumix GX1 ISO range is 160 to 12800 and Canon G1 X ISO range is 100 to 12800, the overall ISO range of Canon G1 X is better compared than the Nikon V1 and Panansonic Lumix GX1.
Auto Focus: Nikon V1 uses Hybrid AF system with both phase and contrast detection with 135 AF points, Panasonic GX1 features 23 AF point with contrast detection and Canon G1 X uses contrast detection AF system and comes with only 9 AF points
Shutter Speed – If we look at the type of shutter and image processor used in all these three camera, the Nikon V1 comes out as a clear winner
Shutter Type
Continuous shooting
Shutter
Min
Max
Nikon 1
Mechanical + Electronic
10 fps – Mech. Shutter60fps – Elect. shutter
30 sec
1/16000 sec
Lumix G1X
Mechanical
4.2 fps
60 sec
1/4000 sec
Canon GX 1
Mechanical
1.9 fps
60 sec
1/4000 sec
Lenses Many options available with Panasonic Lumix GX1, you get wide range of high quality optics including fast prime lenses.
The Canon G1 X comes with a compact 4X optical zoom lens, the Nikon 1 have very limited range of Nikon 1 Lenses.
Pocketable: Canon G1 X with fixed 4X optical Zoom Lens and Panasonic Lumix GX1 with collapsible kit zoom can easily fit in your jacket pocket, Nikon 1 lenses are big and need more space / travel bag.
Video: Both Nikon and Panasonic and Lumix offer Full HD Video recording at 60 fps, Canon G1 X Full HD video recording is limited to 30 fps only.
Display: The Canon G1 X comes with Fully articulated 3″ TFT PureColor II LCD with 920,000 screen dots, The Panasonic GX1 features with Fixed 3″ TFT Touch Screen Color LCD with 460,000 screen dots and finally Nikon V1 with Fixed 3″ TFT LCD with 920,000 screen dots.
View finder: Canon G1X features Optical viewfinder, Nikon V1 have Electronic viewfinder and Panasonic Lumix GX1 have optional Electronic viewfinder.
Conclusion:
Canon G1 X is the best compact camera ever made, highly recommended for event shooters, photojournalist, nature & Landscape photographers, In a very tight compact body you get 1.5inch sensor, ISO up to 12800 and high quality 4X optical zoom lens.
Panasonic GX1, Comes with bit smaller sensor compared GX 1 features better video mode and new X series of contractible zoom lens are highly optimized for video shooting, , with four third format you also get a wide range of high quality optics including fast prime lenses.
Nikon 1 system is highly recommended for sports & Action Photographers, it features advance AF system and continuous shooting up to 60fps, but remember the sensor size is small compared to Canon G1 X and Panasonic GX1 (you get limited dynamic and ISO range).
Panasonic GX1 specification comparison review: Panasonic GX1 vs. Sony NEX 5N vs Olympys E PL3, does Panasonic GX1 have enough features to beat Sony NEX 5N and Olympus E PL3? Read the Specification Comparison review and get your answer.
Sensor: The sensor of Sony NEX 5N is 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor, Sony NEX 5N Sensor is bigger and better, you get more Dynamic range and better low light performance compared to Panasonic GX1 and Olympus E PL3.
Image processor:the brain of Sony NEX 5N is fast compared to Panasonic GX1 and Olympus E PL3, The new image processor in Sony NEX 5N is a refined version of Sony’s BIONZ image processor.
The Sony New BIONZ image processor enables fast processing for up to 10 fps continuous shooting of data-intensive 16.1 megapixel images, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama modes and 6 image layering.
Auto Focus: The Olympus E PL3 offers 35 separate focus points that are spread over nearly the entire sensor, The Sony NEX 5N offers 25 AF point and Panasonic GX1 offers 23 AF Point.
The 35 AF points of Olympus helps you for pin-point accurate focusing on small subjects wherever they appear in the frame. Selectable 3×3 groups within the 35-point area are especially effective when shooting active subjects.
Manual Focus: The Sony NEX 5N offers peaking AF Display for Manual AF, It make manual focusing much easier by highlighting the edges that are in focus in your choice of three colors (white, red, or yellow).
ISO Rating: The Sony NEX 5N offers large APS-C Sensor and 25600 MAX ISO range, better than the Panasonic GX1 and Olympus E P3.
Sony’s BIONZ image processor chroma noise reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at ISO 25600 sensitivity.
Shutter Range: The Olympus E PL3 and Panasonic GX1 offers a bit more Min shutter range compared to Sony NEX 5N.
Image Stabilization: Olympus E PL3 offers in camera sensor shift image stabilization, it helps while shooting with prime lenses in low light condition.
Continuous shooting: Sony NEX 5N offers 10 Shot/Sec speed, better compared Olympus E PL3 and Panasonic GX1.
Movie Mode: All the three Mirrorless camera offers Full HD Video recording at 60fps.
Display / LCD: The Sony NEX 5N offers high resolution 3” 921K dots Tilting Touch Screen LCD, The TruBlack screen includes a special resin layer to suppress internal reflections, increasing contrast compared to conventional LCDs. Sunny Weather mode boosts visibility even further in bright sunlight.
Batter Life: According to CIPA standard you capture 430 shots on a single charge with Sony lithium ion Stamina battery power, Sony NEX 5N offers longest battery life compared to Panasonic GX1 and Olympus E PL3.
Conclusion: Sony NEX 5N is a clear winner, if you are looking forward to Mirrorless camera, go ahead and buy the Sony NEX 5N. It’s worth the money.
The Rumored Panasonic GX1 announced today, The GX1 features 16 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor, 12800 high ISO sensitivity, Contrast based AF system, AF Speed approx 0.09 second, the DMC-GX1 records 1920 x 1080 full-HD video at 60i with stereo sound in AVCHD format.
The LUMIX G Micro System offers a total of 14 interchangeable lenses including the new power zoom X lens – standard zoom lens, telephoto zoom lens, single focal length lens, wide-angle lens, fish-eye lens, macro lens.
More On GX1
The 16.0-megapixel Live MOS sensor plays a big role in high quality image rendering. With the dedicated circuit which reads out signals with minimum noise, the level of noise is significantly suppressed by more than 66%. Notably max. ISO12800 is available with DMC-GX1. In shooting at high ISO setting, S/N value is improved by approx. 200% compared with the conventional 12.1-megapixel sensor. The sensor performance improves by 6db at ISO 3200 and max. 9db at ISO6400, resulting in the dramatically flawless picture without noise.
Advanced AF System
All cameras of LUMIX G Micro System adopt Contrast AF for its focus system. The Phase-difference AF system is susceptible to mechanical margin of error. However, in Contrast AF system, focusing is controlled by the image sensor so that no mechanical margin of error occurs to achieve precise focusing. Compared with the Phase difference system AF, the Contrast AF boasts higher accuracy especially in shooting with bright lens with small F value. (e.g. the accuracy of Contrast AF is approx. 90% while Phase difference AF is approx. 60% at F1.4.)
The DMC-GX1 features the approx. 0.09 second of ultra high-speed Light Speed AF which is achieved by reducing the detection time for focusing by the synchronization of the lens and the sensor at 120 fps.
The newly added focus mode AFF (AF Flexible) locks on the focus when shutter button is half-pressed, however, if the subject moves, the focusing is reset to get the best results.
Now the DMC-GX1 comes with Level Gauge which lets the camera detect the horizontal/vertical angle of view with its internal level working with the acceleration sensor. Photos shot in a portrait aspect will be automatically displayed vertically whatever lens is used
The newly incorporated One Push AE adjusts exposure with a single press of Fn (Function) button when it is over/under exposure. It is especially useful in shoot in outdoor with open aperture or indoor with fast shutter speed
Zoom operation can be controlled with touch control when the Power Zoom lens of LUMIX G Micro System is attached. Speed of zooming can be adjusted in 2 steps.
Artistic Color Control Functions The New GX1 comes with Creative modes and Filters, The Creative Control offers a variety of color modes; Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, High Dynamic, Miniature Effect and newly added Low Key and Toy Effect mode. Effect parameter of each mode is also adjustable.
DMC-GX1 can record high-resolution full-HD videos 1920 x 1080 at 60i (NTSC) / 50i (PAL) in AVCHD (Sensor output is 30p [NTSC] / 25p [PAL])
world’s first introduction of digital interchangeable lens to make 3D photo shooting possible with an interchangeable lens system camera, Panasonic proposes to enjoy high-quality shooting in 3D with DMC-GX1.
The Dust Reduction System in the DMC-GX1 helps eliminate this possibility by placing a supersonic wave filter in front of the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating vertically around 50,000 times per second, the filter repels dust and other particles effectively.
With further optimization and rationalization in electric design, the DMC-GX1 excels in energy consumption and features approx. 11% longer battery life than the DMC-G3 which complies with the same battery pack DMW-BLD10.
The hot shoe on the top lets you attach the optional tilt-shift Live View Finder (DMW-LVF2) of approx. 1.4x (approx. 0.7x*), 1,440,000-dot equivalent, 100% field of view.
The Panasonic GX1 is now available at amazon and other stores for pre-order, The Panasonic GX 1 is available in two colors and with and without X lenses, See more details below, for more information on Panasonic GX1 visit this page,
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