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photography is changing… t’s incredible how quickly the world of photography evolves. It seems like only yesterday that digital SLRs were starting to become commonplace and now, thanks to the advent of Panasonic’s exciting Lumix G compact system camera range, photography is evolving once more.

Compact system cameras are smaller, lighter and faster than digital SLRs and we think they’re far more fun to use. But in addition to being wonderful creative tools, they also pack plenty of power inside their sleek enclosures. That’s why we’re bringing you this special magazine devoted to the benefits of using the Panasonic Lumix G range of cameras and accessories.

If you’ve never heard of a compact system camera before, we’ll explain everything you

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need to know and help you select the right Lumix G camera for you. And if you’re currently a digital SLR owner looking to switch, we’ll reveal why you can’t afford to overlook the creative opportunities Panasonic’s Lumix G cameras present.

Photography is definitely changing and this is no time for your own photography to stand still. So join us as we explore the exciting world of Lumix G cameras…

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inside this special edition…

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Explore the range

new GX7 on test

Get inspired!

Find your perfect camera and accessories in our in-depth guide to the Lumix G range Page 8

The latest addition to the Lumix G lineup gets put through its paces in a full test Page 26

See just how Panasonic is changing photography in this stunning photo showcase Page 32

Front cover image: Plantation Lane by Grant Bush Shot with: Pansonic Lumix G3 and fisheye lens Exposure: 1/125sec @ f/12, ISO160. See more: http://bit.ly/165dbAh All other images: Copyright of Panasonic unless otherwise stated.

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introducing lumix G It's impossible to change photography without reinventing the kit photographers use, so that’s exactly what Panasonic did... n October 2008 Panasonic unveiled a new type of camera, the likes of which nobody had ever seen before.

The Lumix G1 looked like a digital SLR, but inside its sleek enclosure something distinctly un-SLR-like was going on. For starters, there wasn’t a mirror.

And it was completely electronic.

This was the world’s first Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM)

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camera and it was followed hot on the heels by news that Panasonic had partnered with Olympus to create a new imaging standard, Micro Four Thirds.

What captured people’s imaginations about The Lumix G1 was the promise of the power and flexibility offered by a digital SLR, but in a significantly smaller body more akin to a compact.

Underpinned by Panasonic’s philosophy of creating a new

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photographic culture, it was a groundbreaking release. And five years on, every major camera manufacturer has followed suit, giving birth to a new category of cameras and a raft of new acronyms. Whether you know them as Compact System Cameras (CSCs), Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras (MILCs) or Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens Cameras (EVILs), they’re essentially all the same thing, but Panasonic prefers the term DSLM.

Going Live The Lumix G range is powered by Panasonic’s Live MOS sensors,

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which work in tandem with the Venus Engine image processors (updated with the release of the new GX7) to generate smooth, sharp images with very little noise. As with APS-C-based digital SLRs, the Live MOS sensor also exhibits a crop factor, but whereas most digital SLRs have a crop factor of around 1.5x the 35mm equivalent, Lumix G cameras have a crop factor of 2.0. This makes them ideal for long-range shooting because it has the effect of turning a telephoto lens with a maximum focal length of 300mm into the 35mm equivalent of a 600mm lens – perfect for wildlife and action shots.

New standard What really gives the Lumix G range the edge over other types of camera, however, is the Micro Four Thirds standard. This entirely digital approach to imaging enables Panasonic to leave out several components a digital SLR

can’t do without, resulting in a smaller form factor – get the full story over the page.

Since the Lumix G1’s launch Panasonic has maintained a busy release schedule, adding further innovative and award-winning Lumix G cameras on a regular basis. In fact, the Lumix G range of DSLM cameras has now grown to four core models, each targeting different types of photographer, and you can read detailed reviews of the new Lumix G6 and Lumix GX7 later in this special magazine.

A camera system is only as strong as its lineup of lenses, however, and Panasonic has therefore developed a range of lightweight, high-performance Micro Four Thirds lenses in conjunction with the legendary Leica, giving Lumix G photographers a wealth of creative possibilities and minimising ghosting and flare to boot – see our pick from the range on page 12.

Above Panasonic's Venus Engine image processor works in partnership with the Live MOS sensor to give you sharp photos with minimal noise

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Lumix g timeline 2008

Micro Four Thirds partnership with Olympus announced.

Lumix G1, the world’s first DSLM, announced.

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Launch of the Lumix GF1, a sleek ultra-compact, and Lumix GH1, a high-powered camera with pro video features.

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The Lumix GX1 is announced, redefining photography again.

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The Lumix GH3 launches, taking the SLR-style powerhouse to new levels.

2013

Panasonic announces the Lumix GF6, G6 and GX7 to complete its strongest lineup of DSLM cameras to date.

everything matters “Everything worth doing is worth doing it 100 per cent”. Those were the words of Panasonic’s celebrated founder, Konisuke Matsushita, and they still resonate today in the Lumix G range. In fact, they extend to Panasonic’s belief that everything in a product matters, and product development is never finished.

Once you’ve used a Lumix G camera you’ll understand this philosophy instantly.

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INSET A Micro Four Thirds sensor will get you closer to your subject and enables your Lumix G camera to focus faster than an equivalent digital SLR

the micro four thirds advantage

Discover the incredible imaging technology at the heart of the Lumix G range and why it has the edge over rival digital SLRs t the core of the Lumix G range is an exciting imaging technology called Micro Four Thirds, which brings a range of benefits to photographers, including smaller and lighter equipment and increased depth of field. But before we examine the features and benefits of Micro Four Thirds in more detail, let’s take a look at the origins of the technology.

Micro Four Thirds is actually based on a digital SLR technology called Four Thirds. Four Thirds was developed to create a common standard so lenses from

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different manufacturers could be used on the same camera. And as a technology developed solely for the digital age, Four Thirds has been designed from the ground up to integrate seamlessly with today's cutting-edge digital imaging technologies.

One of the most notable advantages of this is that Four Thirds lenses integrate with the

sensor technology in cameras much more effectively, making smaller sensor sizes, and therefore smaller camera sizes, possible. Micro Four Thirds is the natural progression from Four Thirds, permitting even smaller camera and lens sizes (the lens diameters are 6mm smaller than their Four Thirds equivalents), thanks to some further

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engineering advancements under the hood, as we will now see.

Micro Four Thirds builds on the Four Thirds philosophy, using the same size of sensor, but it removes the pentaprism and optical mirror inside the camera, permitting light to travel directly to the sensor in an unbroken path when composing images. The sensor detects the light and focusing distance in real time and displays a preview of the subject on a Live View monitor and Electronic Viewfinder.

Less is more Removing these components significantly reduces the size of the camera, as the graphic below shows, because it shortens the distance between the lens and the imaging plane, giving Lumix G

cameras the characteristics of both a small and light digital compact and a more powerful digital SLR. Size isn’t the only area where Micro Four Thirds has an edge over digital SLRs. Lumix G cameras are also speedier to use thanks to the way the autofocus works. While digital SLRs have a separate AF sensor, which must increase in size every time more AF points are added, it’s the image sensor itself that controls the autofocus in a Lumix G camera.

This means an AF point can be quite literally set anywhere in the scene by simply tapping on the touchscreen. It's also faster in Live View, making it a win-win situation for Lumix G owners who want to capture fast-moving wildlife or action scenes.

The Micro four thirds family Unlike a digital SLR, you aren’t limited to a handful of third-party lenses with a Micro Four Thirds DSLM. In addition to the 19 lenses available from Panasonic, you can also use Micro Four Thirds lenses from Olympus, Leica, Sigma, Samyang and Tokina. And with the addition of an adapter (see page 13) you can fix one of the larger Four Thirds lenses to your Lumix G too (although do bear in mind that not all features will be available; you may need to focus manually, for instance). Find out more at http://www.four-thirds.org

micro four thirds vs digital slr

See how the Lumix G range compares with a typical digital SLR for size* panasonic GX7

47% lighter, 58% smaller

panasonic G6

48% lighter, 35% smaller

panasonic GH3

27% lighter, 11% smaller

* Calculations based on weight of camera body including battery and memory card. Comparison made with a mid-range digital SLR measuring 139.0 x 104.3 x78.5mm (w x h x d) and weighing 755g.

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explore a new world of imaging You’ve seen what Lumix G compact system cameras are capable of, now take our guided tour of the range and start building the perfect kitbag for your needs

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ts ultra-compact form, chic styling and powerful imaging capabilities make the Lumix GF6 ideal for anyone taking their first steps with an interchangeable lens camera. Equipped with a 16Mp Live MOS sensor and Panasonic’s Venus Engine image processor, the GF6 captures sharp and vibrant images in all lighting conditions. There’s a tilting touchscreen that automatically activates a self-portrait mode when tilted through 180 degrees and it also enables you to select an autofocus point with a simple tap on the preview image displayed. There’s plenty of other tech onboard too, with Wi-Fi, Near Field Communications (see page 17) and full HD video recording with stereo sound – all in a package weighing just 432g!

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Panasonic Lumix GF6, £379 with 14-42mm lens

slimline superhero The GF6 packs everything that’s good about the Lumix G’s imaging technology into the most compact of outlines

ant the ultimate in imaging performance and control in a compact, ultra-desirable body? Meet the all-new GX7 – a camera packed with cutting-edge features. There’s a brand new 16Mp Live MOS sensor, offering the best image quality found in the whole Lumix range; a 2.76-million-dot Live View Finder that tilts through 90 degrees; a tilting touchscreen; a Low Light AF mode for focusing in -4EV situations; 4.3 fps continuous shooting, and 3-10x Live View magnification for starters.

Leica lovers in particular will relish the built-in image stabilization that kicks in when a Leica M lens is fitted (via an adaptor), while filmmakers will enjoy the stop motion and timelapse video modes. For power and cutting-edge style, the GX7 is a great choice.

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Panasonic Lumix GX7, £819

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acking all the power of a digital SLR into a more compact body, the new G6 is the best of all worlds for any enthusiast. The spec is certainly impressive, with a 16.05Mp Live MOS sensor working in tandem with Panasonic’s Venus Engine image processor to offer exceptional noise reduction – a two-step affair involving resolution enhancement followed by the application of Intelligent D-range Control to boost the dynamic range.

The G6 isn’t merely smart, it’s fast too. Light Speed autofocus enables moving objects to be captured with ease and, with the digital signal being exchanged between camera and lens at 240 fps, focusing time is kept to a minimum. In standard shooting modes you can fire off an impressive 7fps, and

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Panasonic Lumix G6, £499

mirrorless marvel The G6 might have the stylings of a digital SLR, but it’s faster and smarter than its more bulky rivals

he GH3 is a camera that provides just the right combination of power and refinement for demanding photographers and videographers.

Housed in a rugged, dust- and splash-proof magnesium alloy frame and with a double OLED Live Viewfinder and articulated display, the GH3 is reassuringly robust, making it ideal for professional use.

Like the G6, the GH3 also houses a 16.05Mp sensor and the Venus Engine, and with a maximum ISO setting of 25600 (extended) it’s well equipped for challenging lighting conditions.

Power users will certainly appreciate the ability to control the GH3 via Wi-Fi through an iOS or Android app and the scroll wheel on the back, which gives speedy access to settings. Serious

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5ps when tracking moving subjects with AF Tracking.

Other great features of the G6 include a 1440K-dot OLED Live View Finder for framing your shots, full HD video recording (1920 x1080) at 50p in AVCHD Progressive and MP4 formats and built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, Finally, post-capture is also well catered for thanks to the Creative Control feature, which puts 19 filter effects at your disposal, and Clear Retouch, which can erase unwanted objects from a scene.

“The new G6 puts all the power of a digital SLR into a more compact body” videographers will love the GH3. It records broadcast quality HD at a bit-rate of 72mpbs in AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive, MOV and MP4, and it’s also possible to record with Time Code to aid editing. You can capture in slow motion at speeds 80, 48 and 40 per cent slower than normal, and in quick motion at speeds 160, 200 and 300 per cent faster, giving you precision control over your movies. A separate Stereo Shotgun Microphone is available (see page 13) and there’s a headphone socket too.

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The Lumix G range boasts an extensive collection of lenses that guarantee you’ll have every angle and focal length well and truly covered… very photographer knows good ‘glass’ can make the difference between a merely good and an exceptional image. Panasonic understands this too and has equipped the Lumix G range with a selection of high-quality Micro Four Thirds lenses that utilise a range of optical technologies to ensure sharp and accurate shots – just add your own creativity and watch the results follow.

Here we select six very different lenses that will each help you change your photography in different ways.

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1 Take another view

Name: 8mm F3.5 LUMIX G Fisheye The lowdown: There’s nothing quite like a fisheye for memorable shots. This compact lens has a diagonal angle of view of 180 degrees and applies a distinctive perspective and deformation effect to stills and movies alike.

Use it when: You need an ultra-creative take on buildings and urban scenes Price: £729.99

2 Fit everything in

Name: LUMIX G Vario 7-14mm F4 ASPH The lowdown: With a 35mm equivalent focal length of 14-28mm and a 114-degree viewing angle, this ultra-wide lens pairs perfectly with the Lumix G advanced contrast autofocus system and comes with a lens hood to keep flare at bay.

Use it when: Capturing the full majesty and drama of the great outdoors Price: £1,079

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3 Go beyond two dimensions

Name: Lumix G 12.5mm F12 3D The lowdown: This is the world’s first lens to make 3D image capture (stills only) possible on an interchangeable lens camera. The two optical systems within the lens mount create unique stereo images that can be viewed on a Panasonic VIERA 3D television.

Use it when: You want to shoot anaglyphic stills to admire on a 3D TV Price: £199

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essential LUMIX G accessories Expand your photographic 4 Bring tiny worlds into view

Name: Leica DG Macro-ELMARIT 45mm F2.8 ASPH Mega O.I.S The lowdown: If you want to get close-up you can’t go wrong with this Leica-badged macro lens with optical image stabilisation and 15-50mm focusing range. The seven rounded aperture blades give out-of-focus areas a pleasing blur effect.

Use it when: Capturing the natural world’s finest details Price: £579

5 Get closer to the action

Name: Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 ASPH Mega O.I.S The lowdown: Every kitbag needs a telephoto zoom. With an effective focal range of 90-400mm and an optical image stabiliser, this lens will get you closer to the action.

Use it when: Tracking wildlife in a hide or following sporting action Price: £269

1Use 4/3rds lenses

Name: Panasonic DMW-MA1 4/3rds Lens mount adaptor The lowdown: If you already have a collection of Four Thirds lenses this handy gadget enables you to attach one – update your firmware to ensure your autofocus continues to function.

Price: £150

2 Add some creative lighting

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repertoire further with these useful kitbag companions

Name: Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power O.I.S The lowdown: This ‘pancake’ lens shrinks the profile of your camera, enabling you to stow it more easily in a pocket or bag. With 40 per cent shorter time lag than Panasonic’s standard 14-42mm zooms, it’s very desirable.

Use it when: Shooting street photography candids incognito Price: £289

Name: Panasonic DMW-FL360 Flashgun The lowdown: Take full control of the scene and extend your lighting options with this powerful flashgun with automatic zooming, a bounce-and-swivel head and a 16mm wide diffuser.

Price: £379.99

3Capture perfect sound

Name: Panasonic DMW-MS2E Microphone The lowdown: Give video recordings a professional edge with this Stereo Shotgun microphone with windjammer, which suppresses handling noise from your Lumix G to give you better audio.

Price: £279.99

Find out more…

For full specifications, sample images and to find out more about the technologies powering these lenses, please visit www.panasonic.co.uk

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reasons why you'll love your lumix g Discover the powerful technologies and impressive features found in Panasonic's Lumix G range of compact system cameras and find out how they can help you change your photography for good…

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super screen

t won’t be long before you’re singing the praises of the Free-angle Rear Monitor on your Lumix G6 or GH3. Not only is it a fully articulating Live View display, enabling you to frame shots from the trickiest of angles or shoot selfportraits with consummate ease, but it’s also a touch screen, enabling you to literally control your Lumix G with your fingertips. This highly intuitive way of handling a camera offers several further benefits, such as Touch AF, an autofocus system that will set the autofocus point in accordance with wherever on the screen you tap, and Touch Shutter, which will even take the shot for you.

Please note that the Lumix GF6 and GX7 screen tilt through 180 degrees instead of articulating.

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Above Whether you’re dodging water or trying to peer over a wall, the Lumix G’s Free-angle Rear Monitors will help you bag the shot

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Low-light performance

mage noise is something every photographer wants to avoid, particularly when shooting in low-light conditions. Thanks to Panasonic’s Venus Engine image processor, which powers the Lumix G range, you’ll get the maximum out of every still and video you take.

The Venus Engine uses advanced signal processing to give you beautiful images and videos, even when the light is low and you need to crank up the ISO. While most cameras generate a luminance signal only from the green component of incoming light, the Venus Engine also uses the incoming red and blue light to generate richer photos, like Magnum legend Ian Berry’s stunning shot of Rome at night here, taken with the GX7.

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Full glorious HD

on’t make the mistake of thinking that your Lumix G is simply a best-in-class stills camera, it’s also ready to capture equally breathtaking movies. The G6, GX7 and GH3 can all capture high-resolution full HD at 1,920x1080 50p (PAL) in AVCHD Progressive, MP4 or MOV (GH3 only). The GF6 can record 1,920x1080 in AVCHD or MP4 50i (PAL). You can record video continuously for 29 minutes and 59 seconds in PAL or up to 4GB. In addition to these impressive video recording capabilities, many of the effects available in Creative Control (see page 17) are also available for video as well as stills capture.

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Above Lumix G cameras have the powerful video capabilities you might expect from a company with Panasonic’s video heritage

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ny serious photographer knows that timing is everything. If you’re late by just one second, the opportunity for the perfect shot can be lost forever. To help you minimise any delays Panasonic has developed the rather clever Light Speed AF, an autofocus system that makes it possible to lock onto and capture even the fastest moving subjects and more accurately than even the most high-end digital SLRs. See the results for yourself in David Eustace’s stunning shot of children jumping from a waterfall in Indonesia on the left (taken with the G6) – a split-second later and the opportunity for a memorable photo would have gone.

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help when you need it hose taking their first steps with photography can get a helping hand from Scene Guide. It gives you 23 sample images, all taken by professional photographers, to help you select the look you want. Choose one to apply the settings to your camera and get useful photo hints.

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Intelligent assistance

witch to iA (Intelligent Auto) mode by tapping the red button on top of your Lumix G and marry a compact camera’s ease of use with the power of a DSLM camera. Face Detection will locate up to 15 faces in an image and apply optimal focusing, while Face Recognition enables you to tag your friends and family. And then there’s AF Tracking – press the shutter button halfway to focus on a subject and your camera will ensure the subject is kept in focus while you follow them through the frame – perfect for rampaging children or action shots!

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Above There’s no reason to bungle a portrait ever again with iA Mode’s Face Detection technology at your disposal

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wonderful wireless

ith the cutting-edge Wi-Fi technology built into the Lumix G range you have a greater range of photographic options than ever before. From a practical point of view you can take advantage of Wi-Fi’s sister technology NFC (Near Field Communication) to pair your camera with a smartphone or tablet and transfer images across quickly and easily. And if you’re a power user you’ll love Panasonic’s Image App (available for Android and Apple iOS devices), which enables you to control your camera remotely and capture wildlife shots like the scene being shot here (although we should point out that the banana bait is not included!).

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steady scenes

e may not be aware of the inherent shakiness of our grips, but at slow shutter speeds it can ruin shots with camera shake. Panasonic’s solution is to build an optical image stabilization technology called Mega O.I.S. into its Lumix lenses. A series of tiny gyrosensors detects movement of the lens and cleverly rebalances the optics inside to minimize the effects – so flick that switch on your lens barrel and send shake packing!

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perfect previews

ot all compact system cameras come with viewfinders, but Panasonic’s Lumix G6, GX7 and GH3 sport a Live View Finder offering a full-time view of exactly what you’re shooting and with a field of view of approximately 100 per cent.

GX7 users are particularly spoilt in this regard – their LVF tilts through 90 degrees (a world first) to provide a filmmaker’s perspective.

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in-camera effects

hy shell out for expensive editing software when Creative Control gives you access to a range of stylish processing effects? Depending on which Lumix G camera you have, up to 14 different effects are available.

Want to achieve a fashionable high key look? Or maybe a retro crossprocessed look is what your shot is crying out for? Just tap to select the desired effect you want, adjust as necessary and preview the results via Live View – it’s easy!

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INSET Behind the scenes on Genesis, a short film shot on the GH3 by Bruce Logan and which shows off the camera’s powerful video features.

Changing videography

Lumix G cameras aren’t just redefining photography – they’re inspiring filmmakers to re-examine their craft in a whole new way lthough we’ve explored some of the video features of the Lumix G range, we’ve only scratched the surface. And with Panasonic’s video heritage providing a rock solid foundation, Lumix G owners will discover that their cameras are as well equipped for making movies as shooting stills. In fact, several filmmakers are using cameras like the GH3 to stunning effect and discovering new ways to express themselves creatively thanks to the unique combination of powerful features and compact form factors.

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Perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s the partnership between the Live Mos sensor and the Venus Engine that underpin the video performance of the Lumix G range. The former guarantees a wide dynamic range and reproduces high levels of detail with smooth gradation at high resolutions; the latter facilitates high-speed processing of video footage, keeping noise to

an absolute minimum in even the lowest lighting conditions, as you can see from some of the sample videos referenced here.

Add in the Lumix G lens range, which covers every focal length from fisheye to telephoto (see page 12 for more) and aspiring filmmakers have all they need to bring their ideas to life.

And when you compare the size

“The compact form factor of the GH3 gives would-be directors incredible flexibility in the field”

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and weight differences of a Lumix G camera and lenses with a digital SLR-based setup, you’ll see that the reduction in size and weight are dramatic, particularly when the massive advantages a 2.0x crop factor provides at telephoto focal lengths are factored in.

Equipped for results Each of the cameras in the Lumix G range offers video functionality and performance unheard of just a couple of years ago in a digital camera, recording full HD movies at 1920 x 1080 resolution with stereo sound in the broadcast standard AVCHD format, making them ideally suited to watching on your HD television set. The recording options available to you increase as you progress through the Lumix G range.

All the features that make Lumix G cameras great for stills

also make them highly convenient for recording video. The Freeangle and tilting LCD touch screen enables videographers to shoot from an assortment of interesting angles without encountering any discomfort, and to easily set the focus anywhere in the scene. Light Speed AF, meanwhile, ensures they can set the focus quickly, even for moving subjects, and AF Tracking assists in capturing moving subjects.

For even greater control over recording, Creative Video Mode enables the aperture and shutter speed to be set manually.

Made for the big screen The GH3 is the real superstar of the Lumix G range when it comes to making movies. Designed for filmmakers who want to travel ultra-light but without compromising on performance,

it boasts a number of high-end features and can handle a variety of professional, broadcast-quality recording formats, frame rates (up to 50p) and high bit rates (up to 72Mbps). Paired with its compact form factor, this gives would-be directors incredible flexibility in the field.

The GH3 also offers a Time Code function that includes Rec. Run/Free Run and Drop Frame/ Non Drop Frame codes for easier editing, can shoot in fast and slow motion, and sports 3.5mm headphone and HDMI sockets.

It’s a highly practical camera too, with a magnesium alloy frame and dust- and splash-proof design that disperses heat to keep owners filming for longer – up to four hours in AVCHD format. Check out the sample videos below to see what it's capable of in the hands of professional filmmakers.

The Lumix GH3 showreel Check out these professional productions, all shot on the Lumix GH3 Every Lost Breath

http://bit.ly/1fuQnRI See the low-light capabilities of the GH3 in action in this short, existentialist movie about a basketball player who explores the factors that make him strive for success and is ultimately forced to come to terms with the limitations to what he can achieve.

Bhutan – Land of the Thunder Dragon

http://bit.ly/16gtSi9 Ira Block’s fascinating documentary about the little-visited Buddhist kingdom showcases the GH3's ability to capture not only the sweeping Himalayan vistas but also the vibrant colours and unique sounds of the inhabitants.

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iPunkt Skateland

http://bit.ly/19ne35r This monochrome portrait of a threatened skateboarding initiative for inner-city children in Hamburg, Germany, contains several action scenes that thrust the GH3’s slow-motion shooting modes and impressive indoor performance into the spotlight.

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Panasonic G6 Panasonic’s upgrades from the G5 may seem subtle, but they make a big difference. Angela Nicholson explains what’s changed

anasonic introduced the world’s first compact system camera (CSC) back in September 2008 and the G6 is the fifth generation in the G-series of its Micro Four Thirds mirrorless line.

The new camera sits below the Panasonic GH3 in the company’s CSC line-up and is aimed at enthusiast photographers who want to shoot a range of subjects with a lighter camera system than the average SLR kit. To this end, the G6 affords a similar level of control over images to a digital SLR and it has the usual exposure modes, including Manual, Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority, in addition to a collection of automatic options for less experienced photographers.

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Angela Nicholson is Future's Head of Testing. This review is reprinted with kind permission from the September 2013 edition of Digital Camera.

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Features Like Panasonic's other compact system cameras, the G6 is built following the Micro Four Thirds standard, making it compatible with Olympus MFT lenses, and a growing collection from third-party manufacturers such as Sigma, too.

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Above The new features on the Panasonic G6 make it feel almost like a new camera rather than an upgrade

Although Panasonic has stuck with the same 16.05-millioneffective-pixel Live MOS sensor in the G6 that it used in the G5 (and GH2), it has used a new, more powerful Venus Engine, a better touchscreen and an improved electronic viewfinder (EVF).

According to the makers, the new processing engine enables the G6 to produce better quality images, and in turn enables a wider extended sensitivity range of ISO 160-25600 and faster

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autofocusing, especially in low light. In addition, the maximum continuous shooting speed is 7fps (frames per second), although you’ll have to drop to 5fps if you want to use continuous AF mode.

Like the G5, the G6 has a collection of Creative Control modes accessed via the mode dial, with options such as Toy Camera and Impressive Art, as well as a number of Photo Styles (Standard, Natural, Monochrome, Vivid, Scenery, Portrait and

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Moveable screen

+ The articulating touchscreen is really useful when you’re shooting at awkward angles, or with the camera poking through a light tent to keep down reflections – as it was here.

Contrast

+ Images have good dynamic range and a nice level of contrast straight from the camera.

REAL-WORLD performance

Our best shot What we love about the Panasonic G6

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Creative Control

+ Panasonic’s Creative Control options help you take more interesting images. This one uses the Impressionist Art Mode.

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quick tour of the key features Zooming in on the… G6 Acamera’s There are five physical customisable buttons and two on-screen buttons, giving plenty of options to personalise the camera

This Function Lever can be used to change focal length with a powerzoom lens, or to adjust the exposure

Pressing this button in any shooting mode sets the G6 to Intelligent Auto mode instantly

Touch Shutter mode allows you to set the AF point and trip the shutter with just a touch of the screen

Custom). Both can be used when shooting raw and JPEG images to save a clean file along with the JPEG with the effect applied, but it’s not possible to control key features such as exposure when using the Creative Control options. The Photo Styles, however, can be used in any of the exposure modes apart from Creative Control.

Panasonic has also given the G6 Wi-Fi connectivity, and a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip means it’s possible to connect easily to other NFC devices, such as an Android smartphone or tablet. As yet, Apple hasn’t

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included an NFC chip in its devices, but rumours are rife that one will feature in future versions of the iPhone.

Build and handling The G6 looks and feels a little more serious than the G5. The silver controls of the older model are now black, the viewfinder bump is less pronounced and the texture of the body surface has changed. There are also a couple of additional function buttons, bringing the total number on the back of the camera to five. These enable greater customisation, making it quicker and easier to

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use the camera once you’ve set it to your preferences.

However, we were surprised to find that Panasonic hasn’t continued with the customisable format of the Quick Menu. This is now fixed, which is a shame because the main menu doesn’t have a customisable screen.

On the plus side, most of the options that you need to access regularly can be reached via physical buttons or the Quick Menu, so you don’t need to delve into the full menu very often once the camera is set up.

One issue we had with the G6’s control arrangement was that we

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the Panasonic G6 CSC benchmarks How fared in our lab tests

COLOUR ERROR Closest to zero is best -3.14

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occasionally changed the on-screen display by accidentally pressing the Display button under the thumb-rest. We also initially found the navigation controls on the back of the camera a bit hard to identify when holding it to your eye. However, after a short time they become easier to locate.

While the G6’s OLED 1,440,000-dot electronic viewfinder is excellent (the G5 has an LCD with the same dot-count), its faint grid-texture and contrast shift mean that you’re aware you’re using an EVF rather than an optical device. But it is very good and provides a very clear view, with lots of sharp detail and natural colours.

Another key upgrade made for the G6 is the switch to a 3-inch electrostatic touchscreen, which is much more sensitive than the resistive touchscreen on the G5.

This makes setting selection and adjustments quicker than before, putting the G6’s screen’s response on a par with the Panasonic GH3’s.

It’s especially useful when using Touchpad AF, which enables the AF point to be selected by touching the screen while composing images in the EVF. It’s a significant improvement.

We found the screen also provides a clear view even in quite bright light, and because it is mounted on an articulating hinge, it makes shooting from awkward angles much easier than usual.

However, it would certainly be helpful if the on-screen digital level could be made a bit clearer,

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Overall Benchmark Result These results confirm that the G6 competes well with the 20MP APS-C format Samsung NX300 for signal to noise ratio, but the 16.1MP Sony NEX-6 and Olympus E-P5 perform even better. The G6 performs well in normal conditions, capturing more detail than the NX300 at most sensitivity settings and keeping noise under control. Colours are also accurate, but vibrant and well-saturated without going too over the top.

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INSET This shot uses Impressive Art mode, one of the G6’s Creative Control options

because it’s not always easy to see it when the screen is being viewed from an angle.

Performance Our images from the G6 generally look very good. They’re well exposed, have good, natural colours and plenty of detail. After testing the Canon 700D and 100D recently it was nice to use the Panasonic G6’s 1728-zone Intelligent Multiple zone metering system, which gives more consistent results in high-contrast situations. In fact, during this test we found little reason to use centre weighted or spot-metering, because the general-purpose multiple-zone system does so well. That said, it’s not completely foolproof, and we occasionally

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had to adjust the exposure compensation – but it was usually only by 1/3EV. Although the G6 lagged some way behind the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5, PEN E-P5, and in some cases the Sony NEX-6 in our dynamic range lab tests, the images it produces look natural, displaying a wide range of tones and smooth gradations. A dynamic range of around 10EV in JPEGs taken at sensitivities of up to ISO 800 is good, and the end result is images that have a good level of contrast.

Colours are also good straight from the camera, and the automatic white balance system copes well in most lighting conditions, only struggling in dim artificial light. While there’s a range of preset white balance settings, it’s so easy to set a custom white balance value that it makes sense to use this in artificial light.

Panasonic has used the same sensor in the G6 as it has in the G5. However, it has been able to eke out a little more detail from the G6’s files, and it achieves higher resolution scores from ISO 800 and above.

Our JPEG images taken at ISO 1600 have lots of detail, with very little sign of noise and just a hint of smoothing visible at 100 per cent on the screen. Pushing up to ISO 6400 increases the amount of smoothing that’s visible at 100 per cent, but images still look very good when sized to make A3 (16.5 x 11.7-inch) prints. Raw files can be processed to reveal more detail than the JPEGs, but this is at the expense of noise, which becomes more visible.

Panasonic supplies Silkypix Developer Studio software for raw conversion. While it’s a good image-editing package, it isn’t tailored to the camera in the same way as the software that comes with Canon and Nikon SLRs is. So

“the G6 is Panasonic’s most complete and well-rounded enthusiast-level compact system camera to date”

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INSET The Panasonic G6 handles colours well, and manages to cope with scenes of high contrast and varying lighting conditions

you can’t make in-camera-like changes to raw files.

However, in reality many G6 users are only likely to use the Silkypix software until the raw file conversion component of their favourite editing software has been updated, so it’s not a major deal. The editing of G6 raw files is already supported by Photoshop CC, Elements 11 and Lightroom 5.

Panasonic’s claims for the G6’s AF system are borne out. As well as being fast and accurate it is better able to focus in low light and follow moving subjects than its predecessor the G5. The AF only struggles to find its target in very low lighting situations that would trouble any entry or enthusiast-level SLR’s phase detection AF system.

The AF Tracking mode still isn’t able to keep up with subjects moving faster than walking pace.

But if 1-Area AF and continuous AF mode is selected and you keep the active AF over the subject, it can focus the lens quickly and keep up with fast moving subjects. It may not be our first choice of camera for shooting sport and fastmoving action, but it can still produce some great results.

the Creative Controls, and a sensible control arrangement with some novel thinking.

So while Panasonic hasn’t done anything so radical as increasing the pixel count of the sensor, the G6 has some good enhancements over the G5. The touchscreen is much more sensitive, which makes it faster and more inviting to use. The improved AF system also makes the camera a better alternative to an SLR, and more able to shoot moving subjects.

The G6 is the most complete and well-rounded enthusiast-level Panasonic compact system camera to date. It may lack the rugged build and a few of the features of the Panasonic GH3, but it’s significantly smaller, too, making it a much more attractive option to carry around with you.

It’s also more affordable and very capable, capturing high-quality images with plenty of sharp detail at the lower sensitivity settings.

Using the Wi-Fi connectivity isn’t quite as slick an experience as we’d like, but the additional functionality is useful – and fun.

Verdict We liked the G5 because as well as producing high-quality images, it had all the headline features we want from a modern compact system camera: a good built-in electronic viewfinder, a vari-angle touchscreen, the ability to shoot raw and JPEG images when using

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We say: Panasonic has produced its best enthusiast-level CSC to date. With a viewfinder, articulating touchscreen, lots of physical controls and Wi-Fi connectivity it has just about everything you could want.

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Panasonic GX7 A new sensor and a tilting viewfinder gives Panasonic’s Lumix GX7 some extra appeal. Angela Nicholson puts it through its paces

he Panasonic Lumix GX1 was announced in November 2011 as a more advanced alternative to the rectangular-shaped GF line of compact system cameras (CSCs), or a smaller alternative to the G series of mini SLR-style CSCs. The GX7 is the first update to this range; according to Barney Sykes, Panasonic UK’s product manager, the numerical jump from 1 to 7 is to signify the progress made with the camera.

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Angela Nicholson is Future's Head of Testing. This review is reprinted with kind permission from the November 2013 edition of Digital Camera.

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Features Although the Panasonic GX7 has the same pixel count as the GX1 and Panasonic’s other recent compact system cameras, the 16Mp sensor is new. It’s not back-illuminated, but we are told that there’s less circuitry on the sensor: this means there’s more space available for the photodiodes and micro-lenses, so they’re bigger than before. Bigger micro-lenses and diodes enable more light to be captured, which means the Panasonic GX7’s sensor produces a stronger image signal and wider dynamic-range

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Above The Panasonic GX7 features the newly developed 16Mp Digital Live MOS sensor

images with less noise than previous models.

Although the new sensor should improve image quality, the Panasonic GX7 makes a couple more upgrades to the Panasonic GX1 that may outshine it. The most significant of these for many photographers is likely to be the addition of a 2.76Mp electronic viewfinder, which can be tilted up through 90 degrees to enable the photographer to view scenes more easily from above when

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shooting at low angles. Panasonic has also upgraded the main LCD screen to a 1,040K-dot unit, mounted on a tilting bracket.

As before, this is a touch-sensitive device, but it’s the more responsive electrostatic type.

Panasonic has put a lot of effort into improving the autofocus performance of its CSCs. The GX7 reaps the full reward of this, with an AF system that is claimed to operate in -4EV (what Panasonic refers to as

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REAL-WORLD performance

Our best shot

What we love about the images from the Panasonic GX7 capable AF

impressive metering

+ The autofocus system is very fast and accurate, producing sharp images in many situations

+ Despite the bright light shining straight into the lens, the GX7’s 1,728-zone multi-pattern metering system has got the exposure just right

accurate colour

+ Colours are vibrant and nicely saturated straight from the camera

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quick tour of the Zooming in on the… GX7 Acamera’s key features The GX7 uses the Micro Four Thirds lens system, giving you a wide choice of Panasonic and third-party lenses

This metal mode dial is within easy reach and now houses the Intelligent Auto (iA) option, which has a dedicated button on the GX1

This sensor detects when the camera is held to the eye and switches off the main screen automatically while activating the EVF

There are five on-screen Fn buttons and three physical Fn buttons which can be customised to suit the photographer

starlight) and has a response time of 0.06 seconds. As before, there are five AF options: Face Detection, AF Tracking, 23-Area, 1-Area and Pinpoint. However, in Pinpoint mode the GX7 shows the enlarged view (3x to 10x magnification is available) as a picture-in-picture so you can still see the whole scene, as well as a magnified view of the area around the focus point for easier composition. There’s also a picture-in-picture magnification option in manual focus mode for this reason.

Thanks to a new Venus processing engine, the GX7 can

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shoot continuously at up to 4.3fps in Continuous AF mode. There’s also a top shutter speed of 1/8,000 sec, which should prove useful when using lenses such as Panasonic’s Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II ASPH wide open.

As we have come to expect, the Panasonic GX7 has a collection of Creative Control filter effects available. These can be used when shooting raw and JPEG images. Although full control over exposure is lacking, it’s still possible to adjust aperture and exposure compensation.

In keeping with Panasonic’s other recent compact system

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cameras, the GX7 has Wi-Fi communication and Near Field Communication (NFC) connectivity built-in. NFC enables the camera to connect quickly with other NFC-enabled devices, such as Android smartphones and tablets, while the Wi-Fi communication makes wireless control of the camera and image transfer possible via an iOS or Android app.

Build and handling Although it has a tilting electronic viewfinder (EVF) and a tilting LCD, the Panasonic GX7 is only a little bigger than the GX1 it replaces. It

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the Panasonic GX7 CSC benchmarks How fared in our lab tests

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still has the same flat top and rectangular shape, but the EVF sticks out slightly from the back of the camera, making it marginally less pocketable.

The camera also has a magnesium alloy body, which gives it a solid, high-quality feel.

And there's a decent-sized grip that provides a comfortable hold.

Despite the presence of a touchscreen, the Panasonic GX7 has a full complement of physical buttons and controls you can use.

These feel well-made and responsive. The touchscreen also responds quickly to a light touch, but it suffers from reflections more than some other screens.

Fingerprints resulting from using the touchscreen naturally don’t help the situation, but thankfully there’s the viewfinder on hand, which provides a very clear view.

As there’s no obvious texture in the viewfinder and the image contrast and colour are a good match for the scene (depending upon the camera settings you have selected), you can almost forget that you’re looking at an electronic unit. Some may find it a little on the small side, but it has plenty of detail. It also has the benefit of being able to display the impact of camera settings such as exposure and white balance – and there’s a clear level display available.

Panasonic has made a few changes to the control layout since the GX1. The iA button, which set the GX1 to intelligent auto mode regardless of the exposure setting, has gone: this

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DYNAMIC RESULT: A dynamic range of over 12EV in the ISO 125-400 range is very good, but the GX7 drops sharply from ISO 1600 and upwards.

Overall benchmark result Our tests confirm Panasonic’s claim that the GX7 produces the best image quality of any of its G series cameras.

Although the GX7’s raw files (after conversion to TIFF) struggle to compete for signal-to-noise ratio at the upper sensitivity settings, its JPEG files are more than a match for the Olympus E-P5 for the majority of the sensitivity range.

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Inset This fiddle player was moving quite quickly, but the GX7 managed to keep up and get her sharp in most shots

mode is now selected via the mode dial. There’s also a new control dial around the shutter release button, which is used in conjunction with the rear control dial to change settings.

In addition, there’s a new switch on the back of the camera around the AE lock, which enables you to flick quickly between auto and manual focus. In another change since the GX1, the GX7’s mode dial sits on the far right of the top plate as you hold the camera for use.

All things considered, the menu and control arrangements of the GX7 are sensible, with everything within easy reach. It’s straightforward to switch between using the physical buttons and dials and using the

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touchscreen. The screen’s touch control provides a quick way of navigating through menus and making setting selections, as well as adjustment and scrolling through images in review mode and zooming in and out to check image details.

Performance The GX7’s multi-zone metering system put in a particularly impressive performance during our testing. It was largely unphased by dark or light areas in the scene, and even managed to

produce a correctly exposed subject when powerful stage lights were shining directly into the lens. That’s not to say that we didn’t need to use the exposure compensation facility occasionally, but it wasn’t often, and usually only to a small degree.

Panasonic’s latest AF system, found in the GF6 and G6, has impressed us with its speed and accuracy – and it doesn’t disappoint in the Panasonic GX7 either, which has the benefit of providing a cleaner signal from the sensor to help the contrast detection system.

During this test we had the opportunity to shoot from the photographers’ pit at Fairport Convention’s Cropredy Festival.

During daylight hours and early evening, the GX7 coped well, managing to get the subject sharp as long as the active AF point was in the right location. However, we found that the Tracking AF system couldn’t keep up with the movement on stage and we could not track movement around the frame. Consequently we used the 1-Area AF and Continuous autofocus modes. We positioned the AF point where we wanted it using the touchscreen, then followed the subject in the viewfinder, trying to keep the active AF point over the subject.

One issue is that despite turning

"The GX7 is ideal for experienced photographers who want a smallER camera with interchangeable lenses"

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visible. There’s also some softening in JPEG images from around ISO 3200.

Chroma noise is only really visible in raw files viewed at 100 per cent from around ISO 3200, but it’s not a major issue until the top sensitivity setting, ISO 25600.

Raw files contain more detail and offer the opportunity to tailor the noise reduction to suit the subject and the image. The GX7 is supplied with Silkypix software, which has a comprehensive set of tools, but isn’t tailored to the camera’s settings any more than any other third-party software.

Verdict Above Using the daylight setting in overcast conditions gives images a very pleasant and natural looking warmth

the auto review off, the image is fractionally frozen in the viewfinder, which can make it hard to follow a fast-moving subject.

Once night fell and the light came purely from moving, flickering stage lights and high sensitivity settings were required, the AF system wasn’t quite fast enough in many situations to keep up, although we did manage to get a few sharp shots.

In fairness, this is an extreme test that would challenge many digital SLRs – and it’s exactly the type of situation where photographers would use top-end SLRs with fast, high-quality lenses. Bearing in mind that the GX7 is a compact system camera with a contrast-detection AF system, we think it gave a pretty

decent account of itself in the conditions it faced.

Panasonic’s auto white balance system has a proven track record, and it performed well in the GX7 in a variety of conditions. It can produce rather warm images in mixed artificial lighting (which would trouble most systems), but it’s easy to rectify through shooting a piece of white paper or card to help manually create a custom white balance value.

Noise is controlled well up to about ISO 6400, although speckling starts to become noticeable in images viewed at 100 per cent from around ISO 800. Although there’s little or no sign of chroma noise in the GX7's JPEG files, luminance noise is

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The GX7 is certainly enough for experienced photographers looking for a small camera that accepts interchangeable lenses and enables plenty of control.

Panasonic has managed to produce a contrast-detection AF system that is getting close to a good phase-detection system in an SLR. It is to be congratulated for pushing the boundaries of what can be done with a compact system camera.

We say: Panasonic’s GX7 feels robust, has a comprehensive feature set and an excellent viewfinder.

It’s an ideal choice for experienced photographers looking for a smaller alternative to their SLR.

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1 Determination

by Matthew Jones

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2 My Favourite Flower

by Vicky Inseal

Shot with: Panasonic Lumix G6 and 44mm macro lens Exposure: 1/160 sec @ f/16, ISO 160 See more: http://bit.ly/16sd5pH

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3 PurpleGreenDrop

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4 Just Spread Your Wings

by Cluke

Shot with: Panasonic Lumix GH2 and 44-200mm lens Exposure: 1/400 sec @ f/5.6, ISO 400 See more: http://bit.ly/1918YhL

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5 St Michael’s Mount

by Su Bayfield

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PIONEERING PERSPECTIVES

See things from a different angle with the new LUMIX GX7. Combining a classic elegance with head-turning innovation, its revolutionary tilt view lets you shoot the world the way you see it. With outstanding performance and the option of a compact 20mm f/1.7 lens delivering fantastic low-light results, it will soon become your favourite camera.

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