Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1K 16 MP Micro 4/3 Compact System Camera with 3-Inch LCD Touch Screen and 14-42mm Zoom Lens (Black)

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1 Digital Camera & G VARIO 14-42mm Lens Kit (Black) provides you with a remarkable duo. You'll be the proud owner of a stellar Micro Four Thirds camera and an impressive 14-42mm zoom lens, a great overall lens for most shooting situations. The GX1 embodies the hallmarks of a Micro Four Thirds camera - a compact body (thanks to its mirror-less design), stellar resolution with the 16.0Mp Live MOS Sensor, and the aforementioned multiple lens compatibility with LUMIX G and Leica DG lenses. The shooting functions of the GX1 are centered around the ultra high-speed, ultra-precise autofocus options. They allow you to take accurate, in-focus photos, without having to manually focus, with an emphasis on motion photography. High-precision Contrast AF grants high accuracy, even when shooting at small F value, because focusing is controlled by the image sensor. Other AF features include Pinpoint AF options, Touch AF in video recording, a flexible AF/MF mode button on the camera, and high-speed consecutive shooting.
Like its predecessors in the Micro Four Thirds genre, the GX1 also captures high def video. Boasting 1920 x 1080 HD video in the AVCHD (MPEG4/H.264) format, the camera produces movies that look great on HDTVs, HD monitors, and the like. Within the video features the camera can do a number of useful, fun, and creative things. Others include high quality sound with the Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Touch AF for video recording, multiple creative controls and photo style options - including miniature effect, and Intelligent Auto Mode, which takes the guesswork out of capturing video. The aforementioned Creative Control mode works with still photos as well as video. Other options are available with this feature too. Additional functions of the camera include Touch Defocus Control, for artful focusing, and Photo Style, for manually choosing from 6 color types, among others.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1K Specifications

Imaging
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
Camera Format Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor)
Resolution Actual Pixels: 16.68 Megapixels
Max Resolution: 16 MP
Sensor Type / Size MOS, 17.3 x 13.0 mm
File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Memory Card Type SD
SDHC
SDXC 1
Image Stabilization Optical

AV Recording
Video Recording Yes
Video Clip Length Up to 150 Minutes
Audio Recording With Video

Focus Control
Focus Type Auto & Manual
Focus Mode Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M) , Focus Lock AF Area Mode
Autofocus Points 23
Viewfinder/Display
Display Screen 3.0" Touchscreen LCD (460000)
Screen Coverage 100%
Live View Yes

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 160-12800 2
Shutter 1/4000 - 60 seconds 3
Remote Control DMW-RSL1 (Optional)
Metering Method Spot metering, Center-weighted average metering 4
Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent 5

Flash
Built-in Flash Yes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
Continuous Shooting Up to 20 fps

Performance
Self Timer 10 sec, 2 sec
Connectivity 1/8" Microphone, AV Output, HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0
Software Requirements Windows: 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7
Mac: OS X 9 or later

Power
Battery 1x Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery, 7.2VDC, 1010mAh
Operating/Storage Temperature 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
Humidity: 10 - 80%

Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.58 x 2.67 x 1.55" / 116.3 x 67.8 x 39.4 mm
Weight 11.22 oz / 318 g

Kit Lens
Aperture Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6
Minimum: f/22
Angle of View 75° - 29°
Minimum Focus Distance 0.98' (0.3 m)
Groups/Elements 9/12
Diaphragm Blades 7
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
Filter Thread Front: 52 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 2.39 x 2.5" (60.71 x 63.50 mm)
Weight 5.82 oz (165 g)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1K 16 MP Micro 4/3 Compact System Camera with 3-Inch LCD Touch Screen and 14-42mm Zoom Lens (Black)   Panasonic $679.00