Panasonic Lumix GX1 Digital Camera Review

Effects, Filters, and Scene modes

About two dozen preset scene modes and picture effects come loaded onto the GX1. The effects, called Creative Control, are a relatively new feature for Panasonic cameras. There are fewer scene presets here than there tend to be on Panasonic point-and-shoots. It's also missing an in-camera high-dynamic range (HDR) mode (though the bracket shooting mode is quite good) and any kind of sweep panorama or panorama-assist feature.

Other Features

On-Screen Level Guide

One of the most helpful upgrades over previous G-series cameras is the GX1's on-screen level guide—not really hardware, though it's powered by an accelerometer. By default, it's assigned to the virtual Fn3 button. Using a simple line system, it indicates the X-Y orientation as well as the pitch. It can be turned on or off at the user's preference.