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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 review @ photoreview.com.au

Vying for the same space as the Sony NEX7  is tough, really tough, but this is the one possible challenger:

"Images straight out of the camera were a little soft and benefited from unsharp masking as part of the editing process. Interestingly, this problem was confined to still shots as video clips were generally sharp.

Autofocusing was fast and accurate, even when zooming while shooting video clips and the focus tracking kept most subjects sharp while the camera was panned. Focusing in low light levels was competent, provided the subject contained enough contrast. However, we had to resort to manual focusing for low-contrast subjects after dark.

Metering was as accurate as the Panasonic G3 we tested recently and the GX1's dynamic range appeared to be similar. The High Dynamic mode in the Creative Control settings proved useful in situations where the subject brightness range exceeded the sensor's capabilities, as shown in the illustrations below."