- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- ISO 160 - 12,800
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Fujifilm X-T30
X-T30 vs X-T30 II |
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Successor: |
Panasonic GX7
GX1 vs GX7 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | GX1 | X-T30 II |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $949.95 | $899.95 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2011-12-15 | 2021-10-21 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
14.8 oz
(420 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
13.5 oz
(383 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.6 x
2.7 x
1.6 in. (116 x 68 x 39 mm) |
4.7 x
3.3 x
1.8 in. (118 x 83 x 47 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 26.1 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.77 microns | 3.77 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | X-Trans 4 |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Not needed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | 55 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.8 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.6 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 703 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3), 4576 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2), 4576 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3424 x 3424 (11.7 MP, 1:1), 3232 x 2424 (7.8 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 2160 (7.0 MP, 3:2), 3232 x 1824 (5.9 MP, Other), 2416 x 2416 (5.8 MP, 1:1), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1) |
6240 x 4160
(26.0 MP,
3:2), 6240 x 3512 (21.9 MP, 16:9), 4160 x 4160 (17.3 MP, 1:1), 4416 x 2944 (13.0 MP, 3:2), 4416 x 2488 (11.0 MP, Other), 2944 x 2944 (8.7 MP, 1:1), 3120 x 2080 (6.5 MP, 3:2), 3120 x 1760 (5.5 MP, Other), 2080 x 2080 (4.3 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF 14-bit RAW, uncompressed or lossless compression; RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.1 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
4096x2160 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, MP4 | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: Linear PCM / Stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz sampling) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
Lens: | Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S. | Fujinon XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 23 - 68mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 15 - 45mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f.5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
13 cm to Infinity 5.1 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 37.0mm | 52.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint Touch (1- area-focusing in Face detection, AF Tracking, Multi-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint) | Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF with 100% frame coverage: Single point AF: EVF / LCD: 13x9 / 25x17 (Changeable size of AF frame) Zone AF: 3x3 / 5x5 / 7x7 from 91 areas on 13x9 grid; Wide/Tracking AF: (up to 18 area) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional DMC-LVF2 EVF; 1.44M dot eq,. 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification (35mm eq.) | EVF: 0.39-inch 2.36M-dot OLED with 100% coverage, 0.62x magnification (35mm format equivalent), 17.5mm eyepoint (from the rear end of the camera's eyepiece), -4 to +2 diopter adjustment, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,360,000 dots |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.36x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.71x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,620,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 160 | 160 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 160 to 12800 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps | AUTO (3) with selectable limits, ISO 160-12800, Extended output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 80, 100, 125, 25600 and 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) | Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color Temperature (2,500-10,000K) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/32000 - 900 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | TTL 256-zones metering; Multi, Spot, Average, Center-weighted |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1/2, Pet, Party, Sunset | Film Simulation: PROVIA/Standard, Velvia/Vivid, ASTIA/Soft, Classic Chrome, PRO Neg.Hi, PRO Neg.Std, Black&White, Black&White+Ye Filter, Black&White+R Filter, Black&White+G Filter, Sepia, ACROS, ACROS+Ye Filter, ACROS+R Filter, ACROS+G Filter, ETERNA/Cinema; Advanced Filter: Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Soft focus, Partial color (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple); Dynamic Range Setting: AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; Dynamic Range Priority: Off, Auto, Weak, Strong; Panorama |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | TTL (Flash Auto / Standard / Slow Sync.), Manual, Commander, Off; Sync: 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain; Red-eye Reduction pre-flash & Red-eye removal, Red-eye Reduction pre-flash Only, Red-eye removal Only, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent; GN 7.6m (ISO 160) | GN=5m (ISO 100) or 7m (ISO 200) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Trigger Only | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW + JPEG | .RAF 14-bit RAW, uncompressed or lossless compression; RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, MP4 | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: Linear PCM / Stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz sampling) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote | Threaded cable release, optional wired, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm remote socket, combined AV/USB connector | USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen1), Micro HDMI (Type-D), 2.5mm stereo mic/remote jack; headphone support via USB-C possible (3rd party) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.56 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.53 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 12 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.1 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.26 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.082 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.48 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.072 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Wide-area AF lag = 0.260s | |
Startup Time: | 1.4 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.8 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 310 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | 45 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary DMW-BLD10 (7.2V, 1010mAh) | Proprietary NP-W126S |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary DMW-BLD10 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-W126S Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO HD Edition 7.0, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 3-inch 460K Touchscreen LCD, Full HD movies, Accessory Port, Hot-shoe, Built-in Flash, Level Gauge, iA and iA Plus modes, UHS-I compatible. Available in black or silver. |