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June 2009
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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.
Abstract: Judging it solely on its video capability, the Panasonic GH1 ($1499.95 MSRP) is a strong camera. It is the first video-capable DSLR that truly offers the gamut of manual controls that we expect to see from such a device. This isnt all that surprising ...
Abstract: The Lumix GH1 is the first micro four-thirds camera to offer the extensive camcorder-style controls and continuous auto focus that video-enabled SLRs to date have lacked. ...
JPEG output shows impressive detail at base ISO, Good resolution, even slightly more in RAW, Good balance between noise reduction and detail retention at higher ISOs, Good control over high ISO noise reduction, Smaller dimensions and lighter than comparab...
Comparatively steep tone curve (JPEG) can lead to highlight clipping, Relatively small amount of RAW headroom, Fairly low powered flash (but good flash metering), Electronic viewfinder difficult to use in low light (noisy image and greatly reduced refresh...
When Panasonic launched the first Micro Four Thirds camera, the DMC-G1, in September last year the lack of a video recording capability was a surprise to consumers and reviewers alike. After all this feature is usually available on even the cheapest d...
Abstract: Panasonic Lumix GH1 The Current ComboCam King If you want a peek at what the future of both still and video cameras might look like over the next few years, drop into your camera dealer and have look at the Panasonic Lumix GH1. To my mind its the fi...
Compact but comfortable body, HD video with AF and manual control, Excellent EVF and big, flexible screen, Easy to use with intuitive user interface.
Viewfinder noisy and jerky in low light, AF restrictions in 1080p movie mode, Continuous shooting slower than rivals, Only sold with premium 10x kit lens.
As we said at the top, Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GH1 is the most complete and well-rounded hybrid camera we’ve tested. Both the stills and movie capabilities are very well thought-out and implemented, with few compromises to mention. Considering t...
Abstract: The micro-four-thirds standard created by Panasonic, Olympus and Leica has intrigued us but its mightiest product to date, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1, leaves us scratching our heads. Camera Be StillWhen it comes to still shooting, there is no d...
HD movie mode, articulating LCD screen, build quality, supplied lens
High price tag, white balance issues, slow burst mode, shutter lag
The GH1 is an exceptional camera, but more than anything it is an exceptional video camera. In terms of still imaging it has some improvements on the previous G1 model, though these are not significant enough on their own to justify the huge price dif...
Abstract: Of course, the other feature that sets the GH1 (and the G1 before it) apart from other DSLRs is its Full-Time Live View. Live View on other DSLRs is impractical except when the camera is mounted on a tripod and your subject is perfectly still. The Live...
Good noise performance vs other cameras with Four Thirds sensors, Full exposure control (PASM) in video modes, AF is live during video recording, 720p HD video is quite good, even in AVCHD, MOV (Motion JPEG) video option for better quality than AVCHD (...
1080i AVCHD video loses too much detail with rapid camera or subject movement (AVCHDs fault, not the GH1s), Autofocus during video is slow with AVCHD, much faster with MOV file format, Camera strap rings are a hassle, and add noise to video captures,...
Panasonics approach to the interchangeable-lens digital camera, the G-series, includes no mirrors or pentaprisms to weigh the system down, making the goal of simple live view easier to realize. All that was missing from the Panasonic G1 was video capa...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 is the best attempt yet at implementing video recording on a DSLR-like camera. The combination of high price, compulsory kit lens and so-so image quality in low-light conditions wont make it suitable for everyone though.If...
