https://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/column/akagi/1335854.html

I still have mine! The later sensors are better, it doesn't have 4K, auto white balance, autofocus, IS &c are all dated. But I still have mine because with the 14mm pancake it fits in a pocket.
OTOH, so does my phone...........

It is cool. But it is dated.

No time limit on mine. Also you can hack the time limit. As lovely as the camera is, it isn't 4K.

Revisiting this thread in January of 2020. I just got a GM1, updated the stock firmware. I put in a Samsung 64GB card, set for 24fps AVCHD, full HD - set it in movie mode - hit record. It blew right past the 30 minute mark. It generated 2 files in total. First file went about 25.5 minutes and created a single 4.29Gb file, then kept going another 22+ minutes (3.8Gb) until new (uncharged) battery almost ran out. It's an American version of the camera, I didn't do anything unusual to it. And it appears to record for as long as the battery lasts. Even on the screen where it shows remaining or available record time, it shows 5hr 54m.

I wonder why it does this when so many report that it won't.

Brad

But it also introduced the 29min record limit. Switched back to PAL and the limit is still there.

This thing sounds impossible. Until Panasonic did some weird thing.

I think limit is just hard encoded.

This is my love! A chic, beautiful camera for travelers.

Available for $399 now (in kit)

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-GM1KA-Mirrorless-Digital-12-32mm/dp/B00Q616WT0/

It is certainly useable, especially in good light with a fast shutter speed, but florescent lighting gives it fits.

Doh! Much to my surprise as soon as I removed my lens the GM1 did in fact switch to its electronic shutter. Mounting a c-mount lens via a dumb adapter still only allowed use of the e shutter.

I stand corrected, sorry for this misinformation.

I did confirm both the GX7 and GH4 don't do this. The gx7 might be a good choice. Still pretty compact.

I find the rolling shutter and interaction with lights causing strobing pretty limiting with the e shutter in general.

@badyard

if the camera is in silent mode then it will use electronic shutter

depends what mode your in some setting will be canceled out. make sure camera is in movie mode for the shutter issue

Do you guys know if the GM1 can manually control SS in Video Mode using legacy lenses? Also, i know that using legacy lenses it force you taking stills by using Electronic Shutter. Now in term of quality, do you guys think is worth using it only with electronic shutter and legacy lenses?

Thanks

Are there any plan for further hack developing on GM1?

I don't know if it is legal in the forum to put the link here? http://www.scandinavianphoto.se/produkt/1007649450/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gm1-svart-med-af-15-1-7-dg-summilux-batteri-dmw-blh7-16gb

Just remove this message if I do wrong and I tell you I am sorry!

Note that Russia now is best place to get GM1 kits :-) So, if you have friends, get them.

What do you guys think of the Blue one? Looks better than I thought it would. Overpriced though.

http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/DMC-GM1KA

http://news.mapcamera.com/KASYAPA.php?itemid=25850

Yeah I am happy with the riser but not sure I would mount a Sigma 18-35 on the GM1 on a tripod though ;)

Im thinking to get GM1 but can't test if plate would fit somehow. Also it is small but maybe mount is same strong enough to hold that heavy lens?

You need to mount lens on tripod (via ring mount or such) and after this attach camera :-)

Proper GM1

Hey everybody I'm looking for a camera to use at my job that may occasionally need green screen footage.

I have been using my own equipment (hacked panasonic gh2) and have awesome results, but I'm drafting a budget up for equipment that should already be on hand at the site, not my own personal stuff. All I need now is to add a camera.

I take a lot of product photography and sometimes film people working, the GH2 seemed good for that. But I used a high bit rate on my videos, will using a GM-1 have problematic results if the bit rate is lower? I know it takes awesome video that's close to the GH3, both cameras which have better dynamic range than my gh2, but will Ultra Key work just as well in Adobe premiere using GM-1 footage?

I'm aiming for the GM-1 since it's cheaper than the GH3 and good form factor. But would it be better if I used a different camera?

Thanks!

The sensor at the heart of the GM1 is similar to the one in the mighty GX7. It's therefore came as no surprise at all to find that its images are stunningly beautiful.

http://www.eyalg.com/dslrs/Panasonic_Lumix_GM1

@DrDave thanks for the review. Did you use anything to stabilise handheld video? I really like the look of the images and video from this camera except lot of the footage I've seen has vibration from the camera's low size/weight.

@DAMALAMUTENSAM I added a WLAN AP to my copter. But range is bad. GM1 does not output signal otherwise as far as I know.

@vitaliy

Thanks. Seems like panasonic want this to be more an available light camera in the interests of keeping it small.

@nosh

As far as I understand it - it is physical limitation due to shutter mechanism used. They wanted to make it super small.

@Manu4Vendetta

ok...I'll bite. Is this Bs or what ?

I'm stealing my wife's GM1 for a wedding shoot next week, along with the 3 GH2's, a 7D and T2i my crew uses, should be fun to see how it fits in :)

@deathtoprint thanks for the info, mulling this one over right now.

I have the black one...looks good.

I want the 60P and 24P, etc... anyone point me to the best place/deal on this or any sales currently going on for best price?

ebay, any US body. and it is not doing 50p/60p as I remember, only 50i/60i.

I’d say that while they have very slight differences in image quality, these two cameras are on the same level and I wouldn’t choose which camera based on these slight differences, but rather the other features each camera has versus the other. IQ aside, when looking at features they are vastly different machines, both providing a different set of pros and cons.

http://tysonrobichaudphotography.wordpress.com/2014/05/01/panasonic-battle-gx7-vs-gm1/

My quick notes on the GM1:

No matter how many times you read it is small, it is actually smaller.

IMHO you want the all black cam with the all black panny 14mm pancake prime. This combo is a serious looker. The 14mm is narrower than the 20 and fits perfectly for a pocket cam, with the 14mm the edge of the lens is even with the base of the cam.

IQ for stills and video and incremental notch above the GH2. DR rolloff is a bit better.

Colors look more organic. On the GH2 the colors sometimes look fake. There is a slight blue shift, but that is better than a green shift. WB is customizable.

Noise is better controlled. There still is noise.

I don't see a jump in sharpness. GH2 with hack is very sharp. Nonetheless, very good vid from this cam.

Battery is small and crappy. You can buy a power adapter. However the battery gave me 1 hour and 55 minutes continuous video recording.

Although the manual lists 64Gb as the max, I had no trouble with my 128gb card.

Screen is very nice, and the fact that it is a touch screen is really very handy. You get tons of soft buttons. Drag and drop whatever you want onto the quick menu.

HDR mode, and the night equivalent, are fast and snappy. The cam fires off a bunch of shots, and combines them in cam. No raw backup, but you can of course shoot raw, then combine in post. No sweep panorama that I can find.

Timed photos--yup.

DxO 9 with prime will wring every drop out of your raw files, if you want to fuss over them. Try the free trial.

The silent shutter is totally fracking silent if you need to switch it on. You can set a button, and the only sound you will hear is the lens focusing, which you won't hear in MF. Completely silent.

I was able to hook it up wirelessly to my Nexus 7 for full cam control, preview and postview. The second gen Nexus 7 has an awesome screen, and this is all very trippy. So for example you can put the cam on a tripod, and take pictures from elsewhere in the room. I had read that this does not work for video, so I tried it out and you can pull focus while the video was rolling. It isn't like having an external monitor, but of course you have remote control which is very cool. In dark areas, the focus may hunt while pulling, which is the basic issue with m4/3 cams and other noncamcorder cams.

While recording video, you can dial the aperture and shutter speed up and down remotely while recording, using the Nexus 7 (and I'm assuming the other apps as well).

Autofocus is fast and accurate. Focus peaking is customizable and actually very useful, even though I don't use it. It works. In fact, the peaking seem to work as well or better with a sharp legacy lens.

Yes, it does show highlight clipping, if desired.

Very minor things: the door to the card and battery are on the bottom of the cam. You could easily damage the tiny door, just like the tiny doors on other cams. If you had an adapter you could maybe get to the card while on a tripod but iffy. The lugs are ugly.

Others: The screen is almost the same size as the GH2 and better quality, even though the cam is tiny. If I had a few extra hundred I think maybe the kit deal is a good idea from Vitaliy's deals. The kit lens is very nice and you could always sell it for more than the price difference. Saving up for the GH4, or would have gone for the kit. It is hard until you see the cam to deal with the size issue--a tiny kit lens on this cam would be a plus. As well as the 14mm pancake. Anything larger than the 20mm and it looks like you have a lens with a phone on the back.

What's not to like: nothing, really.

Firmware v1.1 released

• Connection problem with Apple iOS devices via Wi-Fi is fixed.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/dl/gm1.html

http://www.hybridcams.fr/panasonic-lumix-gm1-test/

Just checked and I only get HDMI output on play back. Dug though the menus to no avil. Looks like no live view HDMI.

Video sample - http://www.3dnews.ru/assets/external/illustrations/2014/03/17/811410/00008.MTS

http://www.3dnews.ru/811410

I have had mine for a few months now. I am just an amateur, but like it so much I pick it up first and not the hacked GH2 I have! Video quality is excellent as is the kit lens. The main reason I like it so much is size and peaking. It can be used in tight spots. If you use a Go Pro for its size (not being waterproof) like in the corner of a car the GM1 is a great replacement. It fits tight places but gives much more control.

I have read on other forums where the GM1 peaking is useless...not true. It does not work in all situations, but when it works it is a huge help with focus. I have the peaking set on orange as not too many things I shoot are orange it shows up fairly well. One main problem with my old GH2 is the focus.

Largest problem I have had is accidentally touching the cursor/dial on the back and changing a setting by accident.

It is great to use in public no one suspects your are filming.

@grisnjam

Damn that's tiny - I'm thinking of getting one(for my wife of course :-) ) and pairing it with the 14-42 pancake.

gm2 4k?

@TATZU

I sold my GH2 a while ago but here is the GH3, GX7 and GM1:

Very impressed by the low noise and video quality of the GM1!

However new cameras are usually restricted by the 29 min video recording limit, so I always keep an eye on the hack list: http://www.personal-view.com/faqs/ptool/cameras-status-faq ...I see GM1 hasn't made it on there yet.

I understand the 29 min limit is to avoid an EU tax on camcorders, so I was wondering are GM1s for other markets free of this restriction? eg Hong Kong, USA ?

Can i get a still photo comparison between this and the gh2? and this is the Dynamic Range "Really" Better on the GM1? how many stops? Because i love the resolution of my gh2 but the Dynamic Range Sucks TBH.

@chrisappleseed That's probably one of the best looking GM1 videos I have seen. I knew the ISO performance of the GM1 is good, but I didn't realize how good it was until you mentioned the first shot was at 3200!

If you don't mind, I have a few questions. What type of ND did you use if any? Was there any grading? How does the GM1's DR compare to the GH2? For me, the highest acceptable ISO on the GH2 is 640, what would you say is the highest acceptable ISO for the GM1?

Again, great looking video and please share more if you can, thanks!

Filmed on the Panasonic GM1. 1080/24p mode. Handheld. Two lens - Lumix 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 & Olympus 45mm f/1.8

I have GH1, GH2 and G6. Comparing with GH2 (hacked) & G6, the GM1 seems to have more striking colour and picks up subtle shades in more detail than the G6 & GH2 (hacked). In fact the video performance of GM1 is on par with the GH3. Or even better in low light. *The cave shot at the beginning of the video was shot at ISO 3200. As you can see the camera holds up very well, noise - even at ISO 3200 is almost completely absent.

Stay tuned for my next GM1 film that will be focused in low light shots.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/panasonic-gm1/panasonic-gm1A.HTM

re: Luminous Landscape review: now I understand why the lack of an EVF was such a dealbreaker for Michael Reichmann. Working in bright light, judging exposure is next to impossible, which is why I'd never recommend the GM1 as a primary camera. Still, I always carry both the GM1 and the GH3, and use the former 90% of the time. And the LCD on the GM1 is much clearer than its big brother's.

The GM1 is capable of taking really high quality images. The sensor is as good as it gets in MFT, and the supplied kit lens is a notch above just about any zoom kit lens that I recall.

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/panasonic_gm1.shtml

Who has an Idea which settings might have effect on THAT? GM1 + 20mm f1.7 Pana I tried sharpness... But it always looks like that. also attached a grab from GH2, which is OK from my point of view. Both extracted from 1080p24

http://www.optyczne.pl/index.php?test=aparat&test_ap=258

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/panasonic-gm1/panasonic-gm1A.HTM#SR3

Any leaks concerning some future lenses? I would love some good and tiny primes (50/1.4). As it is, LX7 is still a good choice for half the price.

By the way, LX7 is impossible to find in Japan anymore!!!! Does it mean new model coming soon?? Or just everything sold out for Christmas???

The GM1 features a very similar sensor to that found in the GX7, and as such, it provides very good dynamic range and color response. The GM1′s dynamic range might be just a little less than that of the GX7, but you’ll hardly notice.

http://admiringlight.com/blog/review-panasonic-lumix-dmc-gm1/

AWESOME!

http://admiringlight.com/blog/review-panasonic-lumix-dmc-gm1/

http://www.trustedreviews.com/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gm1_Digital-Camera_review

Surprised with the Mega OIS performance of the kitlens at relatively long exposures (1/4 to 1/2 second handheld). Power OIS is supposed to fare better in terms of long exposure times at wide angle, but this little one is stellar. :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/cablefreak/11579840334/

The GM1 is a simply amazing little device. I've been shooting with it for a couple weeks now, and I prefer the colors and rendition to the GH3, though it does seem to suffer from aliasing, even with sharpness turned down. As far as picture profile, I set at standard, with contrast -4, sharpness -2, saturation -2 and NR at 0 (because I still haven't picked up denoiser software). The GM1 seems to have much less sharpening and higher contrast than the GH3 at the default setting. With the 12-35 f/2.8 lens, handling is no problem (I've got a leather case, which helps with grip), but things get pretty shaky with the 35-100 zoom, since I can't seem to hold the camera steady with outstretched arms. The OLED screen on the GH3 was a big selling point for me, but I prefer the monitor on the GM1, it's very clear and easy as pie to judge exposures. I don't find the peaking to be all that useful, as it's usually in poor lighting conditions that I need some focusing assistance the most, and without anything shiny or contrasty, it's practically useless. At the moment, I only have two batteries, but if you're considering buying the camera, it wouldn't hurt to pick up at least two extra, as they don't last very long. Panasonic claims something like 40 minutes actual shooting time at 60i I believe, but I'm not so sure it lasts that long in practice, and I shoot exclusively at 24p. Anyhow, as you can see from the samples above (especially compared to the BMPCC, the GM1 holds its own, and I would recommend it as a B camera without hesitation.

Would someone that has this camera be able to let us know if it has clean HDMI out? I don't think anyone has confirmed this yet.

Is this camera better than RX100 mark ii?

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/panasonic-gm1/panasonic-gm1A.HTM#SR2

http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/newproduct/20131212_627003.html

@kendalloz, no worries! Pretty in pink. :P @kellar42, the GM1 on a brushless would bare down the Phantom too much, but it works to put it on a simple anti-vib plate and a tilt mount. You won't be able to hook up a remote release and WiFi is not an option (except maybe on the Vision 5.8GHz model) but you can set it up for time-lapse and with the 20/1.7 or 14/2.5 or the zuiko 12/2.0 you should be OK on the scales and shoot some tack sharp aerials. I'm not too sure about the 12-32 kit lens whether the PowerOIS works good with micro vibrations or not. Don't bother testing with the Canon PowerShot S95 or that series. Its IS wobbles like crazy at any shutter speeds. :) I would say that the GM1 on the Phantom is quite ideal, but you would probably not be able to get a downlink, HDMI is supposedly not in use during shooting, same with composite out, and just adding 5.8GHz Tx and wiring would probably push it. The flight time should be somewhere around 6-7 minutes, tops. :)

Looking very good, guys. I wonder if someone could build a gimbal for this on a DJI phantom.

The GM1 with kit lens does stabilize also for video, and it works great. Nothing to post yet with the kit lens (just filmed my daughter fooling around) but I did a little short with the Nokton 25 and 24p mode. The camera is absolutely fantastic, I have 2 GH3's and a hacked GH2, it's like the perfect pocket rocket cinema camera for us enthusiasts. The low light performance at 24p is stellar, much better than the GH3 due to the new sensor and true pixel binning. I would assume that we're seeing the first glimpse of performance from the 4K "GH4" camera... video is really smooth, gradation and highlight clipping beautifully, good detail in shadows. I do find native 24p slightly better than 25p though, probably due to the 50i wrapper messing things up, it's like with the GH2 25p mode but slightly better, I think. In addition it's a remarkable time-lapse machine. It can handle RAW-timelapse images in full res from the GH3 or itself, and render 1080p MP4 videos straight off the card. Say you're out shooting time consuming night time lapses with the GH3 and keep the GM1 warm in your pocket (because the battery is really small ;) and switch cards between takes and put them in the GM1 as a preview machine. It's one of the few missing features in the GH3 but if you have the GM1 it's even better because it frees up the GH3 for the next take. :)

It seems to do pretty OK with night landscape astrophotography, like ISO3200 @ 20-30sec, just best to keep LNR ON because the sensor heats up pretty much in that small case, no surprises. But I thought it would be much worse in that area. I might even have one of those JOBY tiny iPhone/smartphone legs in my pocket along with the GM1, on a clear night when walking home from the train. :) It's funny, it even outperforms the E-M1 in the long exposure department, because of the issue the E-M1 is having compared to the noiseless E-M5, the GM1 is no worse, perhaps even a bit better. :)

My first footage:

I think the confusion is that the kit lens has OIS which works in all modes, but the IBIS only works in stills mode with non-OIS lenses.

That was nice.to me it looked like it was shot 60p? And slowed down ? So was this shot at 720p 60fps?

http://www.dxomark.com/Reviews/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM1-review-Compact-and-Competitive

Is GM1 a world camera, PAL/NTSC? I've read that the 25P mode is really wrapped in 50i stream. Perhaps, in Europe or Asia the 25P is really 25P? Or it the same everywhere?

Thank you!

Does this camera have a clipping display for overexposure? Can't find it in the manual. Manual, in case you have a hard time finding it https://concierge.panasonic.ca/pcs//viewing/ALL/DMC-GM1P/OI/vqt5d68/vqt5d68.pdf

The 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds format Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1, its maker's smallest CSC ever, provides proof that good things really can occasionally come in small packages. DMC-GM1's quality is right up there with cameras that are both physically bigger and cost more. If you loved what you saw of the output of the GX7 but felt the body would be better even smaller, then the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 could be well worth giving a proverbial spin

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/panasonic_lumix_dmc_gm1_review/

Tried it in the shop yesterday...incredibly tiny!!!!!!!!!! Really amazing little thing.

http://www.fotopolis.pl/index.php?n=17947

I ordered for my wife through the Deals and got it within days! That was some really fast shipping from Hong Kong. Its amazingly tiny. I don't have much else to say about it right now because its a holiday present.

Thanks @ntsan

Where is a picture with the 14mm pancake ;) ?

@simurg You cannot, the external monitor would only work in Playback mode.

@adamquesada

Already available, check - http://www.personal-view.com/faqs/gh3-notes/gh3-discount

It's extremely quick to take photos, capturing its first shot within a second of switching on, focusing in around 200ms and capturing a shot every half a second for both JPEGs and RAW. Continuous shooting was at 4.8fps with fixed focus, and managed an impressive 4.2fps with continuous autofocus.

This little camera produces photos that compare well with SLRs' output. Colours were lifelike, with expertly chosen automatic settings and impeccable autofocus performance. Details in JPEGs were crisp and smooth, and the lens performed superbly into the corners of frames.

http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/digital-cameras/1303702/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gm1

Panasonic Lumix GM1 offers all advantages of a compact system camera, including access to the largest range of lenses for mirrorless cameras.

Being much smaller than other mirrorless cameras, the Panasonic Lumix GM1 doesn't compromise on image quality or features, and delivers advanced features and options.

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/panasonic-lumix-gm1-full-review-23197

@grisnjam

GM1+ that SF1 looks like a winning combo for steadicam on the go, hopefully it can replace the GH3 + Minicam combo I currently I have so I can let GH3 stick on monopod/tripod instead.

http://www.dpreview.com/galleries/reviewsamples/albums/panasonic-lumix-gm1-samples-gallery

@grisnjam The Sailfish looks pretty solid… I wrote to Mastor inquiring about availability of their stabilizers, but they couldn't give me any pricing information. Anyhow, they said they wouldn't ship to Vietnam, or something to that effect :( Funny, until the GM1 appeared, I never would have considered buying another "compact" camera…

Does anyone know whether the GM1 will have full manual video controls? (Or will the video function be crippled like on the GF series and the GX1?)

Remember the weights which gets quoted for MILCs are just for the camera body, still got to add the weight of a lens to it!

But I know my Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 is super light and wouldn't add much to it, and I guess the new pancake zoom which comes with it shouldn't way too much more if at all.

https://www.popco.net/zboard/view.php?id=dica_review&no=890

Camera is available on our deals - http://www.personal-view.com/faqs/gh3-notes/gh3-discount

Does not ship yet, but if you will be in preorder list it'll ship same day as first Panasonic batch will be available.

Wow, that Lights in Paris thing is the best test series for a camera I've ever seen! Bravo! Actual photography, who'd of thunk? Exciting camera. My whole orientation becomes more Lumix, all the time.

We'll have both bodies (In all colors, not one as in US) and lens on deals :-)

ohhh

Having a GX1, I am now ready to get the GX7 for christmas. But that GM1 is just too cute, and very capable obviously.

Gonna have to buy cheaper presents for familly ang friends in order to save enough and get both cameras! !!!!

Sharp lens. Some CA. High ISO JPEG seems quite good. Nice camera overall.

I really like that it spanks the nikon 1 in the looks dept as well. It really is a cute little bugger isn't it?

I wonder if it can be hacked... 24P/30P is good enough for me!

With the Panasonic GM1 and its electronic first curtain, though, this vibration problem should go away completely. There's no first curtain to slam into the bottom of the shutter assembly, and the very light second curtain being driven via the stepper motor should contribute little or no vibration as well.

Heat-related performance limitations show up in two areas on the GM1, namely video and bulb exposure. While the GX7 can shoot 1080 video at a full 60p frame rate, the GM1 is restricted to 1080 60i or 30p. Clocking data off the sensor and processing it rapidly enough to produce 60p video just generates too much heat for the GM1's tiny envelope.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/panasonic-gm1/panasonic-gm1A.HTM

Fun photo:

Small little gem.

Very cool! Although, I have a hard time getting excited about any F3.5-5.6 since it sucks indoors. Great for travel I suppose. Maybe I'm just upset that there is not enough traveling going on in my life. ; )

I want the orange leather looking one.

Soo cute:-)

How small this little gem is:

@inqb8tr

I think they looks good on presentation for management. Cooler :-)

I wonder where have I seen these strap lugs.

Sony A7? :-)

http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-new-gm1-image-and-full-specs/

• Dial three of the top surface is machined aluminum
• The size is (width) 98.5mm x 54.9mm x (height) (D) 30.4mm
• The sensor 16MP digital LiveMOS.
• High sensitivity is improved by 10% compared to the GX1. S / N ratio of 25% improvement
• New two-dimensional noise reduction. New multi-process NR
• AF is 240fps of the lens drive. -4EV Support for low-light
• Electronic Level
• Focus peaking
• Wi-Fi built-in. In conjunction with the smart phone, can be remote shooting and transfer
• LCD monitor is 3 inches 1.04 million dot, touch panel
• Creative Control, scene guide, interval shooting, anime feature lapse
• 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 OIS kit lens (eight seven groups, 3 aspherical, ED1 piece, two-stage retractable)

GH, G, GF, GX, GM series, great line up. yes, Creamy white color GM looks really nice @stonebat. Body size looks almost the same as the lens, so it should easily fit in a pocket.

That lens on a GX7 has got to be a pretty nice package, maybe even fitting in a real pocket!

I want this one. Creamy white color.

That's one small wonder! I might end up replacing my RX100 with this...

I've been looking for a small camera with a silent shutter for photos, this might an interesting choice since I have the lenses already, although the new pancake zoom looks interesting as well.

PR

Panasonic is proud to announce the new fashionable compact line GM series to its LUMIX Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) cameras. The new DMC-GM1 boasts not just its iconic and stylish compact profile; it boasts high functional performance with large Digital Live MOS Sensor based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. The Lumix GM1 provides the perfect balance of style and photographic hybrid performance on-the-go with outstanding image quality.

True-to-life detail

Whether you're searching for that artistic shot that encapsulates your city or looking to express your own personality and style, you demand a camera that captures your vision with absolute clarity and precision. The LUMIX GM1's 16 megapixel sensor delivers with a modern hybrid approach to image capture with both high quality HD movies and dynamic photos, and all with the simple press of a button.

A fashionable compact for your lifestyle

The LUMIX GM1 represents the most compact and fashion forward looking LUMIX G camera to date. Ground-breaking micro technology design has enabled Panasonic to pack the very latest imaging technology into the camera's compact metallic alloy frame. Not only does this give the LUMIX GM1 an elegant look and feel, but the camera easily fits into your pocket and can be incorporated into day-to-day activities of any style-conscious enthusiast. Plus with many interchangeable micro lenses to choose from, creative options are nearly limitless.

Reflecting the sophisticated engineering beneath the surface, the LUMIX GM1's exterior offers a refined, classic style with aluminum dials and brushed metal, so you can be sure that the LUMIX GM1 will complement your style, whatever the occasion.

Share your creations

WiFi connectivity enables the LUMIX GM1 to easily connect with smartphones and tablets. Whether you're sharing a shot of your friend's outfit before a night out, or updating your photography portfolio with your new favorite landscape, the LUMIX GM1 allows you to post images and video online as soon as they've been taken.

Coupled with the Panasonic Image App, which is available free of charge for Android and iOS operating systems from their respective app stores, wireless connectivity also enables Remote Shooting, allowing you to use your smartphone or tablet to act as a remote control for the LUMIX GM1 – ideal for taking group shots, or in situations where it isn't practical to shoot directly from your camera.

Total control and limitless creativity

The ideal camera for perfectionists and enthusiast photographers alike, the LUMIX GM1 offers a choice of full manual control, intelligent assistance for easy shooting, and a host of creative features.

A three-inch touch screen makes it easy to frame the perfect shot, set the focus and even trigger the shutter with a single touch. The LUMIX GM1 also features intelligent auto modes, providing point-and-shoot ease-of-use that doesn't compromise on image quality.

A range of 22 creative filters also allow you to add a personal touch to any image, transforming your favorite pictures into stylistic works of art. You can even create your own Time Lapse Shot or Stop-motion Animation to display your creativity.

When discretion is demanded, the silent shutter feature enables you to make the camera nearly silent and capture images in places such as during concerts or exhibitions where photographs are not allowed to be taken due to distracting 'clicks'.

Ready when you are

You never want to miss that fleeting moment of inspiration. That's why the LUMIX GM1 is built for speed and mobility. With the camera's Light Speed autofocus, it will be ready and waiting to capture that perfect photo opportunity with stunning accuracy. Low-light autofocus will also provide outstanding speed in extreme low-light conditions, so you can continue to express your creativity when you only have the stars and streetlights to rely on.

The no mechanical shutter part is very intriguing. It does not seem to imply a global shutter. Just a very fast rolling shutter which is essentially the same thing if the rolling shutter is fast enough.

I have had tremendous luck using the electronic shutter on my GH3 with objects that don't move. Check out these shots of the moon.