Testseek.com have collected 109 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1.
November 2008
(80%)
109 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(99%)
32 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Compact size
Easy operation
3-inch swiveling LCD
Innovative Live View Finder
Good image quality.
The editors didn't like
DSLR-like styling hard to differentiate from other shooters
Abstract: CameraQuest Leica M to Micro 4/3 Lens Adaptor Is The Panasonic Lumix G1 the New Digital Leica? I dont want to pick a fight. I really dont. But since getting the CameraQuest Leica M to Micro 4/3 lens adaptor my thinking about the Leica M series and i...
Abstract: Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-G1 isn't a DSLR. Yes, you can remove the lens, and the camera's $800 street price (with 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens) makes it more expensive than some entry-level DSLRs. But this tiny interchangeable-lens electronic-viewfinder ...
Abstract: PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-G1: WORLDS SMALLEST AND LIGHTEST DIGITAL INTERCHANGEABLE LENS CAMERA Worlds First Micro Four Thirds System Camera Features Portability, Ease-of-Use and Colorful Blue and Red Models For Personalized Style and Active Lifestyles Seca...
Compact but comfortable body, Large and detailed viewfinder image, Flip-out screen with detailed image, Easy to use and good user interface.
Viewfinder noisy and jerky in low light, AF restrictions with Four Thirds lenses, Battery life below most DSLRs, No movie mode.
Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-G1 is a highly capable and thoroughly enjoyable camera to use. The 100% Live View system with flexible screen and detailed viewfinder are a joy to compose with, the controls and handling quick and easy, the image quality compar...
The Panasonic Lumix G1 is “the world’s smallest” interchangeable lens camera at the moment. It works like a digital SLR, takes pictures like a digital SLR, is as expandable as a digital SLR… but it takes away the mirror box (and t...
Lightweight even with lens attached; user-friendly; fast
Requires investment in a new camera system and lenses; some image blemishes visible on close inspection
Enthusiasts may be put off by the level of hand-holding but beginners can ease themselves gently into more impressive results from the off Good points Lightweight even with lens attached; user-friendly; fast Bad points Requires investment in a new cam...
Uses new "Micro Four Thirds" standard, which allows for a smaller body and lens than comparable entry-level D-SLRs. Solid image quality at ISO 100-800. Large, articulating 3-inch LCD. HDMI-out.
Not much smaller than a D-SLR. No optical viewfinder. Excessive noise at higher ISOs. Longer shutter lag than traditional D-SLRs. No video-recording capability.
Panasonic is the first out of the gate with a camera thats built around the new Micro Four Thirds lens standard, which promises SLR-quality images from a smaller camera and lens. But the Lumix DMC-G1s body is bulky enough and its image quality margin...
Abstract: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is a wonderful compact digital camera with great performance and exceptional photo quality, although it has a few design quirks here and there. Tech Specs$668.00 USD 12.10 megapixels JPEG still format 3.2 optical zoom rechar...
Rivals prosumer models in terms of image quality. Packed with features. Excellent electronic viewfinder performance and swivel LCD is highly convenient. ...
Compatible with a limited number of interchangeable lenses. Buttons are too small. ...
The Micro Four Thirds revolution is here and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is the ringmaster. We were clawing away at our test images, attempting to find flaws, but in the end our complaints were all but a set of disposable trifles. The Lumix DMC-G1’s...
Abstract: The G1s real claim to fame is, of course, the availability of smaller and lighter lenses. By using a smaller lens mount (micro FourThirds) and getting rid of the mirror (whose sole purpose is to reflect the light coming from the lens to the viewfinder...
