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June 2009
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The editors liked
Better image and video quality than the G1 and EOS 500D
Respectively
3-inch articulated LCD
Gentle learning curve for point-and-shoot users with friendly operations.
The editors didn't like
Live View Finder laggy in dim lighting conditions
Costs more than most entry-level dSLRs.
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Published: 2009-05-21, Author: Leonard , review by: asia.cnet.com
Better image and video quality than the G1 and EOS 500D, respectively; 3-inch articulated LCD; gentle learning curve for point-and-shoot users with friendly operations.
Live View Finder laggy in dim lighting conditions; costs more than most entry-level dSLRs.
The GH1 is a good hybrid camera for aspiring filmmakers who to capture both video and still images. However, Panasonic could have taken advantage of the Micro Four Thirds technology to come up with a better design.
Abstract: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 combines the advantages of a compact camera with those of a DSLR: it is lightweight, has a small body, a high resolution electronic viewfinder and Live View. In addition, the DMC-GH1 operates quickly, it produces excellent i...
The Panasonic DMC-GH1 shoots very pleasing stills with excellent metering, yet where it excels is in being able to offer filmmakers something very cheap in comparison to pro video cameras with larger sensors. It features several frames rates and very...
Abstract: It's just over a year since Panasonic launched the first of it's G Micro system cameras, the Lumix DMC-G1 . The G Micro system is a unique concept, using the Micro Four Thirds sensor and lens mount to produce cameras with all the features and image qualit...
Lightweight even with kit lens attached, fast, responsive and user-friendly, image quality far better than expected with creative 14-140mm lens attached
Very pricey, requires investment in a whole new camera system for existing DSLR owners
Abstract: This camera is reviewed as part of our group test of Digital SLR HD Video Cameras Swathed in tactile soft rubber ‘armour’ and available in red, black or champagne, Panasonic’s second Micro Four Thirds camera is its first to also feature video capture. ...
Shoots 720p/1080i video with autofocus; interchangeable lenses
No optical viewfinder; Micro Four Thirds mount; expensive
Superb for shooting HD video, but not so great for stills Good points Shoots 720p/1080i video with autofocus; interchangeable lenses Bad points No optical viewfinder; Micro Four Thirds mount; expensive ...
