A user report on Panasonic GX1

Steve Huff Photo has published a user report on Panasonic GX1. Lots of pluses and few minuses. Generally, the GX1 was viewed as a great camera!

Pros:

• Large range of useful m4/3 lenses and adaptors for non-m4/3 lenses
• Extremely fast and accurate autofocus
• Comfortable to hold, carry and use
• Excellent add-on hi-res EVF (fits above the stereo mics without impeding audio)
• External EVF locks in place (doesn’t slip out, as on previous Pannys & Olympus)
• Built-in flash and also dedicated hot-shoe for external full-size flashgun
• Higher ISO than previous models, up to 12,800 (but, realistically, 6400)
• RAW and .jpeg files
• Double-action thumbwheel, like previous Pannys, providing Aperture adjustment in various modes
• Easier access to ‘creative’ functions than GF series and Olympus models
• 16mp sensor

Cons:

• Engraved metal keypad buttons have almost INVISIBLE legends
• Compared with Olympus m4/3 models – no in-camera stabilisation
• Presently no external stereo audio input for video (might evolve as clip-on accessory)

Their conclusion:

For a little micro-four-thirds ‘system’ camera, with many different lenses to choose from, the GX1 is the absolute best value available today (though things change month by month, of course) unless you’re likely to need the in-camera stabilisation of Olympus models for shooting in very low light, say at wedding parties. But for those, you should be using a camera with a bigger and more sensitive sensor anyway!

Source: http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2012/01/02/user-report-the-panasonic-gx1-all-the-camera-you-will-ever-need-by-david-babsky/