- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- ISO 160 - 12,800
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic GX1 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the GX1.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon P610 Review.
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Prices: | Compare Prices | |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Nikon P600
P600 vs P610 |
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Successor: |
Panasonic GX7
GX1 vs GX7 |
Nikon B700
P610 vs B700 |
General | ||
Model Number: | GX1 | P610 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | EVF |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $949.95 | $499.95 |
Street Price: | $599.00 | |
Date Available: | 2011-12-15 | 2015-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
14.8 oz
(420 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
19.9 oz
(565 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.6 x
2.7 x
1.6 in. (116 x 68 x 39 mm) |
4.9 x
3.3 x
4.2 in. (125 x 85 x 107 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | BSI |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.77 microns | 1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
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) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.1 | 7.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (120p/100p) 1920x1080 (15p/12.5p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, MP4 | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo) |
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 | n/a |
Lens: | Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S. | Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 16 elements in 11 groups (1 super ED lens element and 4 ED lens elements) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 24 - 1,440mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 4.3 - 258mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 60.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f.5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/3.3 - 7.6 (wide) / f/6.5 - 8.2 (tele); 6-blade iris diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | 37.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x | Up to 4x; up to 2x Dynamic Fine Zoom |
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) | Contrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking |
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.) | 0.5cm (0.2-in.), approx. 921K-dot equivalent LCD with the diopter adjustment (-3 to +3 m-1) and eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 921,000 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 | 921,600 dots (230,400 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 160 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 160 to 12800 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps | Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) ; ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800) (available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) |
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) | Auto1, Auto 2, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | 224-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
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 | Smart Portrait, Special Effects, Backlighting, Beach, Bird Watching, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Moon, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Time Lapse Movie |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
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 | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent; GN 7.6m (ISO 160) | Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 7.5m (1ft .8 in. to 24 ft.) [T]: 1.5 to 4.0m (5 ft. to 13 ft.) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW + JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, MP4 | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | Yes |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
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 | |
Remote Control Type: | Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote | |
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm remote socket, combined AV/USB connector | Micro (Type D) HDMI |
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 | 7.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 7 |
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 | 360 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 360 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary DMW-BLD10 (7.2V, 1010mAh) | Proprietary EN-EL23 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary DMW-BLD10 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL23 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
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. | Available in black or red. |