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November 2008
(80%)
109 Reviews
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Users
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32 Reviews
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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
Displays are laggy under dim lighting.
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Published: 2008-12-15, Author: Alan , review by: techworld.com
We're sure that the compromise that gives the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 its smaller size and lower weight, at the expense of some capabilities, will be okay with some people, but considering the price tag, We're not impressed. For that kind of money, we ...
3in articulating LCD, overall design and build quality, compact size
Price at odds with specification, oversensitive LVF eye sensors, image flatness
The overall impression from the test is that the Micro Four Thirds system will definitely have an impact on the photography world. The reduction in size that the new system allows means interchangeable-lens cameras are going to get smaller, and as suc...
Abstract: of the Micro FourThirds system. And although the announcement was made by Panasonic and Olympus together, Panasonic managed to surprise the entire world press by presenting the worlds first Micro FourThirds camera at the last Photokina 2008 show. The...
First Micro Four Thirds camera, Solid print quality, Very high quality Live View finder, Good 3-inch LCD screen, Almost D-SLR-like response
Expensive, No video of any type, Noise at ISO 800 and above, Live View finder is a bit disconcerting, Not many lenses available without adaptor, *
It’s clear to us this really a version 1.0 camera. It does what it was intended to do, but we wanted more – and less – of some things. We wanted video capability and more lenses to choose from. We also wanted less noise at higher I...
Introducing a completely new kind of camera when nearly everyone now owns a camera of some kind, and at at time of global economic turmoil, is certainly a brave move by Panasonic. On paper the Lumix DMC-G1 makes perfect sense in a lot of ways, and it ...
Abstract: Companies that aren't Canon or Nikon have it rough in the digital camera market—particularly outside the cheap point-and-shoot area. Some band together for strength in numbers, creating cooperative standards like Panasonic, Olympus and...
Excellent AF speed, precision, Superb, well thoughtout live view experience, Plenty of image processing tools for both novices and advanced shooters, Rugged body is still smaller than the smallest SLRs, Excellent screen and viewfinder,
Lots of noise (for a DSLR) beyond ISO 800, Lens mount limits options at the moment, White balance system needs work, Too expensive for its specs and market?,
Nearly everyone with whom I shared my first impressions of the G1 only wanted to know one thing: "What's the auto focus like?" Having now worked with a production version of the camera, it's safe for me to say it: the G1's AF technology is truly impre...
Small and light, Smaller lenses, Optical image stabilizer in lens, Interchangeable lenses, High quality sensor, Good grip, Soft skin is warm to the touch, High-resolution electronic viewfinder, High-resolution, articulating LCD, Lens hood included, Bui...
Camera strap rings are a hassle, Mode dial is too easy to turn, EVF contrast is low, with plugged shadows, Noticeable optical distortion when using EVF, Difficult to track moving subjects in continuous mode (no preview), Uneven flash coverage at wide a...
Improving upon the digital camera often comes through the addition of some high-tech gee-whiz feature, like face detection or intelligent ISO, but though the Panasonic G1 has those features, its significant addition is more mechanical, with the additio...
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Published: 2008-11-14, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Interchangeable lenses; fast performance; excellent photo quality; flip-and-twist LCD.
Accident-prone jog dial; some restrictive feature implementations; no movie capture.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is a camera that people will either love for its speed, photo quality, and interchangeable-lens flexibility or hate for its large-ish size, electronic viewfinder, and occasionally frustrating design. Price range: $799.99 See ...
