Panasonic Lumix GM1 Puts Interchangeable Lens Control & Wi-Fi In Your Pocket

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Panasonic unveiled a new Micro Four Thirds format mirrorless camera this week at the annual PhotoPlus tradeshow in New York City. Panasonic calls the new 16-megapixel interchangeable lens Lumix GM1 the “most compact and fashion forward looking LUMIX G camera to date.” And it really is quite small – pretty much the same size as a high-end pocket camera. Even with the 12-32mm kit lens it should fit in a pants pocket and it’s no problem at all for a jacket pocket. The GM1 also has built-in Wi-Fi so you can carry it with your Smart Phone and share high-quality photos and videos to Facebook, Instagram, Flickr and YouTube no matter where you are.
Panasonic Lumix GM1 - Front & Back

Panasonic Lumix GM1 Key Features and Specs:

  • 16-megapixel Four Thirds-format Live MOS sensor
  • Built-in Wi-Fi with free Panasonic Image App for iOS and Android
  • Sensitivity: ISO 200 to 25,600 (with ISO 125 extended)
  • 1920 x 1080 60p AVCHD full HD video with built-in stereo mic
  • PASM manual shooting modes
  • Intelligent auto shooting modes
  • 3-inch 1.04-million-dot touchscreen LCD display
  • 5 FPS high-speed burst
  • Silent shutter mode
  • Built-in pop-up flash
  • Creative Control mode with 22 filter effects
  • Metallic alloy frame

 

Panasonic Lumix GM1 Puts Interchangeable Lens Control & Wi-Fi In Your Pocket Gallery
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Panasonic Lumix GM1 With 12-32mm Kit Lens
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Panasonic Lumix GM1 With 12-32mm Kit Lens

Panasonic Lumix GM1 - Rear View With 3-Inch Touchscreen Display
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Panasonic Lumix GM1 - Rear View With 3-Inch Touchscreen Display

Panasonic Lumix GM1 - Top View
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Panasonic Lumix GM1 - Top View

Panasonic Lumix GM1 - Front View With 12-32mm Lens
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Panasonic Lumix GM1 - Front View With 12-32mm Lens

Panasonic Lumix GM1 - 16-Megapixel Live MOS Sensor
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Panasonic Lumix GM1 - 16-Megapixel Live MOS Sensor

Panasonic Lumix GM1 - No Lens
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Panasonic Lumix GM1 - No Lens

Panasonic Lumix GM1 - Front & Back
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Panasonic Lumix GM1 - Front & Back

Although the new Panasonic Lumix GM1 has a full range of controls, including full HD video and PASM manual shooting modes, the emphasis on pocketability makes it very desirable for point-and-shoot photographers looking for a high-quality upgrade. The 3-inch touchscreen display and Wi-Fi are also selling points for photographers stepping up from compact cameras. Serious photographers will find a few important features missing; there’s no flash hot shoe, no external mic input, and the controls are mostly menu-based with only one exposure control dial.

Panasonic Lumix GM1 - Top View

With full HD video at 60 FPS, built-in Wi-Fi, a touch screen LCD display, and manual shooting modes as well as intelligent auto and built-in creative filters, the new Panasonic Lumix GM1 is a great camera option for photographers who are moving up from a point-and-shoot. It’s also a good alternative for serious photographers who want a larger sensor and interchangeable lens versatility in a camera that really fits in a pocket. The 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds format Digital Live MOS Sensor is considerably larger than the sensors in even the best point-and-shoot cameras and will produce excellent image quality in all but the most demanding conditions. The combination of pocketability, built-in Wi-Fi, large sensor and manual shooting modes make the GM1 a potential secret weapon for serious Instagram photographers.

Panasonic Lumix GM1 - 16-Megapixel Live MOS Sensor

Information on pricing and availability weren’t included in the official GM1 press release. But after a little checking on the big online camera dealer sites it looks like we can expect the Panasonic Lumix GM1 to be in stores in mid-December. The price should be about US $750 with the Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens.

Panasonic Lumix GM1 Press Release >>

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Photo-John, a.k.a. John Shafer, is the managing editor of PhotographyREVIEW.com and has been since the site launched back in 1999. He's an avid outdoor enthusiast and spends as much time as possible on his mountain bike, hiking or skiing in the mountains. He's been taking pictures for ever and ever, and never goes anywhere without a camera.


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