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Predecessor: |
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Nikon J4
J4 vs J5
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Successor: |
Panasonic GX7
GX1 vs GX7
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Model Number: |
GX1 |
J5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$949.95 |
$499.95 |
Street Price: |
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$496.95 |
Date Available: |
2011-12-15 |
2015-04-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
14.8 oz
(420 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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12.2 oz
(345 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.6 x
2.7 x
1.6 in.
(116 x
68 x
39 mm)
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3.9 x
2.4 x
1.2 in.
(98 x
60 x
32 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.0 |
20.8 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
1 inch |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.77 microns |
2.37 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
2.7x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
55 |
65 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
20.8 |
21.1 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.6 |
12.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
703 |
479 |
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) |
5568 x 3712
(20.7 MP,
3:2), 4176 x 2784
(11.6 MP,
3:2), 2784 x 1856
(5.2 MP,
3:2), 9600 x 920
(8.8 MP,
Other), 1536 x 9600
(14.7 MP,
Other), 4800 x 920
(4.4 MP,
Other), 1536 x 4800
(7.4 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.1 |
59.4 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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3840x2160 (15p)
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (120p)
800x296 (400p)
400x144 (1200p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, MP4 |
MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio |
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 |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
Nikon 1 |
Lens: |
Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S. |
1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
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27 -
81mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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10 -
30mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f.5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) - f/16 with 7-blade rounded aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
37.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
2x or 4x |
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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 AF (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas, the center 105 areas support phase-detection AF; Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas; Subject tracking; Face-priority AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Optional DMC-LVF2 EVF; 1.44M dot eq,. 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification (35mm eq.) |
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Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.36x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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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, 160 - 12800 |
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, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (custom); All except preset manual with fine tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/16000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm centered on selected AF area) |
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 |
Scene Mode: Sports, Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up; HDR, Easy Panorama, Soft, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Cross Process, Toy Camera Effect, Nostalgic Sepia, Pop, Retro, High-contrast Monochrome, Fisheye, Skin softening and Cross Screen; Best Moment Capture (Active Selection, Slow View and Smart Photo Selector); Motion Snapshot |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
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 |
Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill flash, fill flash + slow sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain + slow sync, off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
6.0 m /
19.7 ft.
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5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; GN 7.6m (ISO 160) |
GN=5m (ISO 100) or 6.3m (ISO 160); Range is lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/60 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, MP4 |
MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote |
Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm remote socket, combined AV/USB connector |
Micro (Type D) HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.56 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.53 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
12 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.1 |
59.4 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
20 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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59.4 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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20 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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61.3 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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20 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.26 seconds |
0.07 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.082 seconds |
0.053 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.48 seconds |
0.29 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.072 seconds |
0.052 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Wide-area AF lag = 0.260s |
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Startup Time: |
1.4 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.6 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.8 seconds |
1.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
310 shots |
250 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary DMW-BLD10 (7.2V, 1010mAh) |
Proprietary EN-EL24 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary DMW-BLD10 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL24 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO HD Edition 7.0, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
View NX-i |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows 7/8/8.1, 32 or 64-bit; Mac OS X 10.8.5+, 64-bit only |
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. |
New 20.8-megapixel BSI 1-inch CMOS sensor, EXPEED 5A image processor, 20fps burst mode with continuous AF (60fps with AF fixed), 4K video at 15fps, tilting touchscreen LCD, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in silver and black, silver and white and all black in multiple kit configurations. |