PANASONIC ANNOUNCES NEWEST COMPACT SYSTEM CAMERA, LUMIX GX1 EXCELS IN SPEED, IMAGE QUALITY AND SIZE

The LUMIX GX1 Finds the Perfect Balance of Size and Performance – Making it the Ideal 'Everyday' Digital Camera for Professionals and Photo Enthusiasts Alike

SECAUCUS, NJ (November 7, 2011) – Panasonic today announces its latest Compact System Camera (CSC), the LUMIX DMC-GX1, which joins Panasonic's award-winning LUMIX G Series of digital cameras, which are acclaimed for their high image quality with small and compact body and lenses. The new LUMIX GX1 features a 16.01-megapixel Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine, helping to ensure real-to-life images through excellent resolution, image rendering and color reproduction. Even in low-light situations and at maximum 12800 high ISO sensitivity, the LUMIX GX1 can produce stunning photos and videos, and because of its compact size it can be easily carried for daily use.

"Panasonic expects the LUMIX GX1 to please a lot of photo enthusiasts who have been eager for a technology upgrade comparable to the LUMIX DMC-GF1, which continues to be a very popular digital camera with dedicated followers who appreciate the compact size, yet high quality of photos and video," said Darin Pepple, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "The LUMIX GX1 is an extremely flexible and capable digital camera with fast AF speeds and outstanding image quality. Plus with a built-in flash and a hot shoe allowing for accessories like an external view finder, the GX1 is a powerful compact system camera that is small enough to be a photographer's everyday camera choice."

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That's my GF1 update sorted then.

very nice.. it also produces some of the very best video i've ever seen on any camera to date.

take a look at

- be sure to view it in minimum 720p & full screen (clip has no audio)

It's nice camera, check the link below for sample images and video.

Sample photos and videos from Panasonic Lumix GX1

I'd always used Canon still and video cameras before but recently got talked into buying a Panasonic camcorder. Have been very impressed with image quality and features.