The Panasonic G1, also know as the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 by it’s full name is a “Micro Four Thirds” digital camera. Designed for those who want more than a simple point and shoot camera, but do not like the weight and size of DSLR cameras.
Using the micro four thirds system the Panasonic Lumix G1 is the world’s smallest interchangeable lens camera, features 13.1 megapixels, and measures just 124 x 83.6 x 45.2 mm in size. With many advanced features only normally found on dSLR cameras the Panasonic G1 boast great specifications and image quality at a very compact size.
Key Features
- Micro Four Thirds
- 13.1 megapixels
- 124 x 83.6 x 45.2 mm
- 385 g
- Black, Blue, Red Color Options
- HDMI Output
- Live MOS
- Electronic LiveView Viewfinder
- 3.0-inch LCD (Flipout / Rotating)
- JPEG, RAW
- 3 Frames/Second Shooting
- 23-point, Fast Contrast Detect Autofocus
Reviews
Panasonic has set the benchmark for the Micro Four Thirds Standard with the G1, a very capable shooter for those who want to upgrade to a slightly more advanced camera from a point-and-shoot. The G1’s target audience are primarily shutterbugs who want to buy a dSLR but dislike the weight and bulk of it. We think the shooter matches this profile almost perfectly, although it is inevitable that the optics will add on a bit of bulk to the shooter.
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Photo quality was very good. The G1 took well-exposed photos with pleasing, accurate colors. As with digital SLRs, images are a bit soft straight out of the camera, but that can be fixed easily enough with the Film Mode feature. The 14 – 45 mm, stabilized kit lens had minimal barrel distortion and corner blurriness, and no vignetting.
Source: DCResource
So what does the Panasonic G1 feel like to use? In a word – delightful. We’ve tried other hybrid attempts in the past, but nothing has come close in terms of build quality and reliability. Every shot we took came out sharp, even in the lowest ambient light. For now, we’re sold on the Micro Four-Thirds system, and if Panasonic gets its marketing right it could go very far in the consumer market.
Source: TechRadar
