Panasonic GX-1 camera

introduction

the GX series are the current top models of compact versions of Micro Four Thirds system without built-in EVFs made by Panasonic
announced Nov 2011 at MSRP $US699 body only
16mp sensor (?same as in the G3), compact enthusiast design with solid metal body weighing 272g similar to the GF-1 body styling
built-in pop up flash plus hot-shoe
optional add on EVF - the new high resolution 1.44megadot tiltable LVF2 viewfinder (older LVF1 will not fit!)
ISO to 12,800
revamped CD-AF with full-area AF, fast 0.09sec AF (10% faster than the G3), new AFF focus mode which allows half-press shutter to lock a subject but then move with the subject
3“ touch screen 460K dot LCD
new level gauge, orientation sensor, 4 Fn buttons
stereo mic with choice of four microphone input levels
17Mbps 1080i AVCHD video
same battery as G3 and GF2
see dpreview