Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Expert Reviews

This Four Thirds-based camera features SLR-like image quality in a smaller form factor.

Very small design; excellent image quality; full feature set; interchangeable lenses

Electronic viewfinder is difficult to see in low light and has limited dynamic range; no movie mode; small lens selection

Point-and-shoot cameras use very small sensors, typically lack an optical viewfinder (you always use the LCD as a viewfinder), come in a huge range of sizes and prices, and pack a very wide range of features. SLRs have larger sensors, usually offer ...

Panasonic has developed an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera (ILDC) that's not a single lens reflex model. Substantially smaller than a standard D-SLR, the 12.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-G1 is categorized as a Micro Four Thirds camera; that's only because ...

The best feature borrowed from the latest Lumix "point-and-shoot" models, Intelligent Auto is selected by setting the mode dial to iA. The camera will then evaluate the scene conditions and automatically activate six features to operate simultaneously ...

Micro Four Thirds addresses this by taking the sensor size of the existing Four Thirds DSLR standard, but dispensing with the traditional SLR mirror and optical viewfinder to allow a much shorter lens to sensor distance; this in turn enables smaller ...

Compact but comfortable body., Large and detailed viewfinder image., Flip-out screen with detailed image., Easy to use and good user interface., Compact but comfortable body., Large and detailed viewfinder image., Flip-out screen with detailed image. ...

Viewfinder noisy and jerky in low light., AF restrictions with Four Thirds lenses., Battery life below most DSLRs., No movie mode., Viewfinder noisy and jerky in low light., AF restrictions with Four Thirds lenses., Battery life below most DSLRs., No ...

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 ...

We got our hands on the world's first Micro Four Thirds camera, and it dazzled us in so many ways. You'll just have to read all about it in our Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 review.

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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is devoid of a mirror box and pentaprism, two components that are essential in the constitution of a DSLR imaging system. As a result, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is approximately half the thickness of a conventional DSLR. ...

much smaller. Panasonic gets points for being first, but these cameras will need to be much more compact to truly impress. We saw just how small Micro Four Thirds camera bodies can be when we got a peek of a tiny Olympus prototype at Photo Plus late ...

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 that's built around the new Micro Four Thirds lens standard, which promises SLR-quality images from a smaller camera and lens. But the Lumix DMC-G1's body is bulky enough and its image quality ...

Secaucus, NJ (September 12, 2008) - Panasonic today announced the world's first Micro Four Thirds system camera, the LUMIX DMC-G1, the world's smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera, weighing in at approximately 385 grams (0.85 lbs) ...

The LUMIX G1 is also the world's first interchangeable lens camera that will come with color variety - with availability in black, blue and red models - allowing consumers to personalize their style through color, something very popular with point-and ...

For some people, the biggest obstacles to buying a digital SLR camera are the bulk and weight--who wants to carry a couple pounds of camera around everywhere? The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 may provide a solution: It's smaller and lighter than any digital ...

Smaller and lighter than typical SLRs Large LCD with fast refresh rate

Electronic viewfinder not usable Expensive, compared to low-end SLRs

A button on the top-right corner of the camera labeled Film Mode lets you choose dynamic, nature, smooth, nostalgic, vibrant, standard black and white, dynamic black and white, or smooth black and white. It allows for exposure bracketing and white ...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is the first Micro Four Thirds System-based camera on the market.

First Micro Four Thirds camera; high quality LiveView finder; good 3-inch screen

Expensive; not many lens available w/out an adapter; live View finder is a bit disconcerting