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Compact System Camera DMC-GM1

TYPE Type Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera
Recording media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC / SDXC memory cards)
Image sensor size 17.3 × 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
IMAGE SENSOR Type Live MOS Sensor
Total pixels 16.84 Megapixels
Camera effective pixels 16.00 Megapixels
Colour filter Primary colour filter
Dust reduction system Supersonic wave filter
RECORDING SYSTEM Recording file format Still Image: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW
MPO (With optional 3D lens)
Motion Image: AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2 ch)
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:2
Image quality RAW, RAW + Fine, RAW + Standard, Fine, Standard
MPO + Fine, MPO + Standard (with optional 3D lens)
Colour Space sRGB, Adobe RGB
File size(Pixels) Still Image [4:3] 4,592 × 3,448 (L) / 3,232 × 2,424 (M) / 2,272 × 1,704 (S) / 1,824 × 1,368 (with optional 3D lens)
[3:2] 4,592 × 3,064 (L) / 3,232 × 2,160 (M) / 2,272 × 1,520 (S) / 1,824 × 1,216 (with optional 3D lens)
[16:9] 4,592 × 2,584 (L) / 3,232 × 1,824 (M) / 1,920 × 1,080 (S) / 1,824 × 1,024 (with optional 3D lens)
[1:1] 3,424 × 3,424 (L) / 2,416 × 2,416 (M) / 1,712 × 1,712 (S) / 1,712 × 1,712 (with optional 3D lens)
Motion Image*¹ (MP4*²: NTSC area) [Full HD] 1,920 × 1,080, 30 fps (sensor output is 30p, 20 Mbps)
[HD] 1,280 × 720, 30 fps (sensor output is 30p, 10 Mbps)
[VGA] 640 × 480, 30 fps (sensor output is 30p, 4 Mbps)
Motion Image*¹ (AVCHD*³: NTSC area) [Full HD] 1,920 × 1,080, 60i (sensor output is 60p, 17Mbps)
[Full HD] 1,920 × 1,080, 60i (sensor output is 30p, 24 Mbps)
[Full HD] 1,920 × 1,080, 24p (sensor output is 24p, 24Mbps)
[HD] 1,280 × 720, 60p (sensor output is 60p, 17 Mbps)
Continuous recordable time (Motion images) AVCHD: Approx. 80 min with H-FS12033
AVCHD: Approx. 80 min with H-H020A
Actual recordable time (Motion images) AVCHD: Approx. 40 min with H-FS12033
AVCHD: Approx. 40 min with H-H020A
Flicker reduction [1/50] / [1/60] / [1/100] / [1/120] / OFF
Wi-Fi FUNCTION Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b / g / n, 2,412 - 2,462 MHz (11 ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode
NFC No
FOCUS Type Contrast AF system
Focus mode AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF
AF mode Face Detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing / Pinpoint
AF detective range EV -4 - 18 (ISO 100 equivalent)
AF assist lamp YES
AF lock Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF lock
Others Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion image recording), AF + MF, Touch AF / AE Function, Touch Shutter, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, One Shot AF
EXPOSURE CONTROL Light metering system 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Light metering mode Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Metering range EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO 100 equivalent)
Exposure mode Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual,
ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) Auto / Intelligent ISO / 125 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1,600 / 3,200 / 6,400 / 12,800 / 25,600
(Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
Exposure compensation 1/3 EV Step ±5EV
AE lock Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
AE bracket 3, 5, 7 frame, in 1/3, 2/3 or 1EV Step, Max. ±3 EV
WHITE BALANCE White balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Colour temperature setting
White balance adjustment Blue / amber bias, Magenta / green bias
Colour temperature setting 2,500 - 10,000 K in 100 K
White balance bracket 4 exposures in blue / amber axis or in magenta / green axis
SHUTTER Type Electronically-controll focal-plane shutter / Electronic shutter
Shutter speed Still Images: 60 ~ 1/16,000
Motion image: 1/30 ~ 1/16,000 (NTSC)
Self timer 4 images after 10 sec / 2 sec / 10 sec
SCENE GUIDE Still image Clear Portrait / Silky Skin / Backlit Softness / Relaxing Tone / Sweet Child's Face / Distinct Scenery / Bright Blue Sky / Romantic Sunset Glow / Vivid Sunset Glow
Glistening Water / Clear Nightscape / Cool Night Sky / Warm Glowing Nightscape / Artistic Nightscape / Glittering Illuminations / Handheld Night Shot / Clear Night Portrait
Soft Image of a Flower / Appetizing Food / Cute Dessert / Freeze Animal Motion / Clear Sports Shot / Monochrome
Video Clear Portrait / Silky Skin / Backlit Softness / Relaxing Tone / Sweet Child's Face / Distinct Scenery / Bright Blue Sky / Romantic Sunset Glow / Vivid Sunset Glow
Clear Nightscape / Cool Night Sky / Warm Glowing Nightscape / Artistic Nightscape / Handheld Night Shot / Clear Night Portrait / Appetizing Food / Cute Dessert
Freeze Animal Motion / Clear Sports Shot / Monochrome
BURST SHOOTING Burst speed Mechanical Shutter:
H: 5.0 frames/sec (with AFS), 4.0 frames/sec (with AFC, In 1-area-focusing AF mode)
M: 4.0 frames/sec (with Live View)
L: 2.0 frames/sec (with Live View)
Electronic Shutter:
SH: 40.0 frames/sec, H: 10.0 frames/sec, M: 4.0 frames/sec (with Live View)
L: 2.0 frames/sec (with Live View)
Number of recordable images 7 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed)
Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files) (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression)
BUILT-IN FLASH Type TTL Built-in-Flash, GN5.6 equivalent (ISO 200・m), GN4.0 equivalent (ISO 100・m), Built-in Pop-up
Flash Mode Auto*, Auto / Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On / Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off (* for iA, iA+ only)
Synchronization speed Less than 1/50 second
Flash synchronization 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd. Curtain Sync
LCD MONITOR Type TFT LCD with Touch panel
Monitor size 3.0 inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide-viewing angle
Pixels 1,036 K dots
Filed of view Approx. 100%
Monitor adjustment Brightness, Contrast and Saturation, Red tint, Blue tint
LIVE VIEW Digital zoom 2x, 4x
Extra Tele Conversion Still image: Max. 2.4x (Aspect ratio set at 16:9. Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.)
Motion image: 2.4x (FHD / 60i, FHD / 30p, FHD / 24p - NTSC), 3.6x (HD / 60p, HD / 30p - NTSC), 4.8x (VGA / 30p - NTSC)
Other functions Guide Lines (3 patterns)
Real-time Histogram
LEVEL GAUGE Level Gauge Yes
DIRECTION DETECTION FUNCTION Direction Detection Function Yes
FUNCTION BUTTON Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4, Fn5, Fn6 Wi-Fi / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / One Push AE / Touch AE / Preview / Level Gauge / Zoom Control / Photo Style / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality
Sensitivity / Metering Mode / i.Dynamic / i.Resolution / HDR / Shutter Type / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust / Ex. Tele Conv. / Digital Zoom / Stabilizer
Restore to Default / Motion Pic. Set / Picture Mode / Silent Mode / AFS / AFF / Peaking / Histogram / Guide Line / Rec Area / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed
CREATIVE CONTROL Still image Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome / Silky Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic
Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus / Fantasy / Star Filter / One Point Colour / Sunshine
Video Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Fantasy / One Point Colour
CREATIVE VIDEO MODE Exposure Mode Program AE / Aperture-Priority / Sutter-Priority / Manual Exposure
PHOTO STYLE Still image and Video Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait / Custom
PLAYBACK Playback mode Normal playback, 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max. ), Slideshow (duration & effect is selectable)
Playback Mode (Normal / Picture / Video / 3D Play / Category / Favorite), Title Edit, Location Logging, Clear Retouch, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Stop Motion Video
Time Lapse Video, Resize, Cropping, Rotate, Favorite, Print set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit, Highlight display
IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE Protection Single / Multi, Cancel
Erase Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite
PRINT Direct Print PictBridge compatible
INTERFACE USB USB 2.0 High Speed Multi
HDMI microHDMI TypeD
Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p
Audio: Stereo
Audio video output Monaural Type, NTSC (North America only)
* For more details, please visit the Panasonic website in your area for availability in your country or region.
Microphone Stereo
Speaker Monaural
LANGUAGE OSD language Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
GENERAL POWER Battery Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2 V, 680 mAh / 4.9 Wh) (Included)
Battery Charger
Battery life (CIPA standard) Approx. 220 images with H-H020A
Approx. 230 images with H-FS12032
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT Dimensions (H × W × D) (CIPA standard) 54.9 × 98.5 × 30.4 mm / 2.16 × 3.88 × 1.20 inch (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 204 g / 0.45 lb (SD card, Battery, Body)
Approx. 173 g / 0.38 lb (Body only)
Approx. 274 g / 0.60 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS12032 lens included)
Approx. 291 g / 0.64 lb (SD card, Battery, H-H020A lens included)
Approx. 361g / 0.80 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS12032 + H-H020A lenses included)
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating humidity 10% RH to 80% RH
STANDARD ACCESSORIES Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8)
SILKYPIX®Developer Studio 4.1 SE (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8, Mac OS × v10.5 / v10.6 / v10.7 / v10.8)
LoiLoScope (trial version) (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8)
Standard accessories Battery pack, Battery Charger, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM, AC Cable, Lens Cap, Lens Rear Cap
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS-1 Lens Name LUMIX G VARIO 12-32 mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
Lens Construction 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens)
Nano Surface Coating -
Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizer Yes (MEGA O.I.S.)
Focal Length f = 12 - 32 mm (35 mm camera equivalent: 24 - 64 mm)
Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum Aperture F3.5 (W) - F5.6 (T)
Minimum Aperture F22
Closest Focusing Distance 0.20 m / 0.66 ft (at focal lenghts: 12 - 20 mm) / 0.30 m /0.98ft (at focal lenghts: 21 - 32 mm)
Maximum magnification Approx. 0.13x / 0.26x (35 mm camera equivalent)
Diagonal Angle of View 84° (W) to 37° (T)
General Filter Size 37 mm / 1.5 in
Max. Diameter φ55.5 mm / 2.2 in
Overall Length Approx. 24 mm / 0.94 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight Approx. 70 g (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap)
Approx. 2.47 oz (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap)
NOTE *¹ Use an SD card with Speed Class 4 or higher.
*² Motion images can be recorded continuously for up to 29 min, 59 sec.

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