Panasonic GX1 Memory Card Compatibility
The Panasonic GX1 needs SD memory cards. 32GB is the maximum capacity SD card that is compatible with the GX1.
MultiMediaCards (MMC) can also be used. However, they are not manufactured anymore. If you have one, you can use it. If you do not have one, do not buy one, they will be more expensive than an SD card.
SD memory cards described as SDXC or SDUC are not going to work in the GX1. These cards are easy to avoid as they are 64GB or larger in size.
The SDHC format was announced in 2006. All 32GB cards that are currently being produced will have almost identical performance. You cannot go wrong buying the cheapest class 10 name brand card. At the time of writing this, the PNY Elite 32GB SD memory card has the best price.Recommended GX1 SD Cards
Listed below are some choices to choose from that are compatible with the GX1. With any of the cards listed below, you won’t have to worry about poor overall performance or SD card glitches.
- Sequential read speed of up to 100MB/s
- Class 10, U1 rating delivers speed and performance for full HD photography and HD videography.
- V10 video speed rating to capture uninterrupted HD video at 1920x1080 format
- Compatible with point & shoot cameras, DSLR cameras, standard & advanced HD-enabled video cameras, and more
- Reliable & Durable: Magnet Proof, Shock Proof, Temperature Proof, Waterproof
- Quick transfer read speeds up to 90MB/s.
- Write speeds are not capable of recording 4k video.
- Class 10 rating for Full HD video (1080p).
- Waterproof, temperature proof, X-ray Proof, magnet-Proof, and shockproof.
- UHS Speed Class 1 (U1) supports Full HD video and burst shots. 130MB/s transfer speeds1 let you upload footage to your PC in an instant.
- Built to survive tough conditions and heavy usage, whether you’re at home, outside, or on the go. Backed by 10-year limited warranty.
- Highly durable with comprehensive 7-proof protection.
- Backed by a 10 year warranty.
Best SD Cards
Excellent memory cards are produced by both SanDisk and Lexar. Avoid buying cards from cheap house brands.
Memory card errors, like a complete loss of all of your photographs because of data corruption, is more probable to take place with cheap cards. A small amount of reduction in cost is not worth the reduction in level of quality.
Buying a smaller sized capacity card is a smart way to reduce expenses. They usually are a bit lower in cost and you will not have to be concerned about the SD card losing your images.
Always bear in mind, SD card issues are rarely experienced. In my time, I have only had only two cards fail on me. The two memory cards were previously owned third-party cards that were included along with the purchase of used digital cameras.
Panasonic GX1 SD Card Compatibility
The Panasonic GX1 is limited to only using SD memory cards. There are currently 4 different specs of Secure Digital (SD) cards. Every updated memory card standard boosts the transfer speeds and max storage capacity when compared to the prior spec.
Secure Digital memory card readers are backward compatible. A card reader built into a digital camera that can use SDXC cards will also be able to use SDHC and SD memory cards.
The card reader in the Panasonic GX1 can only read the first and second SD card technical specs. SDXC or SDUC memory cards are not going to function correctly.
- Secure Digital (SD) - These memory cards have a maximum capacity of 2GB and are compatible with the GX1.
- Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) - The capacity of these memory cards range from 4GB to 32GB and are also compatible with the GX1.
- Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) - The capacity of these memory cards range from 64GB to 2TiB.
- Secure Digital Ultra Capacity (SDUC) - The capacity of these memory cards range from 4TiB to 128TiB.
Panasonic GX1 Memory Card Full Error
Trying to use an SD card that has a storage capacity of 64GB or larger in the GX1 will cause the digital point and shoot camera to display an error message.
Get an SD card which has a storage capacity of 32GB or smaller to resolve the problem.
If you have a memory card that is 32GB or smaller, and it is not working, format the SD card while it is in the camera.
Speed, Class, & Capacity
SD Card Image Capacity
The following is a quick estimation of the total number of large JPEGs you could expect to store on an SD memory card.
- 4GB - 1920 images
- 8GB - 3840 images
- 16GB - 7680 images
- 32GB - 15360 images
Memory Card Speed
Speed ratings for SD memory cards are established by the sequential read and write speeds. The speed of the card is important when many pictures need to be written or read from the memory card.
SD Card Speed Class Rating
The Class speed rating of an SD memory card is based on the sustained write speed of the SD memory card. A Class speed rating of 2 means that the SD card can maintain a write speed of at least 2MB per second.
- Class 2 - 2MB/s
- Class 4 - 4MB/s
- Class 6 - 6MB/s
- Class 8 - 8MB/s
- Class 10 - 10MB/s
The highest rating an SD card can have is Class 10. There are memory cards that are a good deal faster than 10MB/s. Those SD cards use other technologies, such as UHS (Ultra Highspeed Bus), which use a separate rating standards.
Sustained write speeds of 2MB, 4MB, 6MB, or 8MB per second means the card has a speed class of 2, 4, 6, or 8. Cards that have write speeds of 10MB/s or faster are rated as Class 10.
MultiMediaCard Compatibility
The MultiMediaCard technical standard was unveiled in 1997 by SanDisk and Siemens AG. MMC cards appear to be a thinner SD card.
The original two generations of MMC cards will work correctly in the Panasonic GX1. Compatible cards will be labeled as MMC or MMCplus. Later versions won’t function with the Panasonic GX1
Avoid buying an MMC memory card. Suitable MMC cards for the GX1 are not presently being manufactured. Because of that, they are pricey and tough to obtain pre-owned.
Conclusion
Buy an SD memory card for the Panasonic GX1 based on price. An expensive card isn’t going to improve performance. As long as it is a speed class 10 card, you will be fine. My recommendation is the PNY Elite 32GB SD memory card.