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Pros Pros
  • Excellent image and video quality from a 1-inch sensor
  • High-performance 4K video recording
  • Fast and responsive autofocus and burst shooting
  • High-quality electronic viewfinder and ergonomic controls
  • Versatile 25-400mm zoom range with a bright f/2.8-4 aperture
Cons Cons
  • Missing professional features like a headphone jack, ND filter, and weather sealing
  • Bulky and heavy chassis with a plastic build
  • Lacks a touchscreen interface
  • 4K video mode incurs a crop factor and lacks wide-angle coverage
  • Awkward tripod mount placement and button layout

Announcement date Announcement date June 12, 2014
Launch price Launch price $899
Sensor Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS
Video Video 4K 30p
Stabilization Stabilization None

Announcement date Announcement date June 12, 2014
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $899
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Fixed lens
Body type Body type Compact

Effective resolution Effective resolution 20.1MP
Sensor format Sensor format 1-inch
Sensor technology Sensor technology BSI CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 13 x 9 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor Venus Engine
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 9.12mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 400mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/2.8
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/4

AF architecture AF architecture Contrast detect
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View

Focus range Focus range 11.81" to Infinity (Wide); 3.28' to Infinity (Telephoto); Macro; 1.18" to Infinity (Wide); 3.28' to Infinity (Telephoto)

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical, Electronic
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/16000s to 120s
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/16000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 2.359M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.7x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 0.92M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fully articulating

Internal Recording Internal Recording Recording Limit: 30-Minute Maximum
Broadcast Output: NTSC
Built-In Microphone: Stereo
Audio Recording: AAC LC Audio; 2-Channel AC-3 Audio
Max video resolution Max video resolution 4K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 30p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 30p
Codecs Codecs AVCHD, MP4
Recording limit Recording limit 30 min Maximum
Audio recording Audio recording AAC LC Audio; 2-Channel AC-3 Audio

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) No

USB USB USB 2.0
HDMI output HDMI output Micro Type-D
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
Hot shoe Hot shoe Yes

Battery Battery DMW-BLC12
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 360 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 780g (1 lb 11.5 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 137.2 x 99.1 x 129.5 mm (5.40 x 3.90 x 5.10 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 830.07g (1 lb 13.3 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20