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Released ahead of schedule in early November 2008, the Panasonic DMC-G1 is a new hybrid camera that moves closer to DSLR than any previous attempt. Allowing for interchangeable lenses as well as a variety of filters, mount adapters, external flases and remote controls - unlike most hybrids - the G1 replaces the miror and optical viewfinder found on traditional DSLR cameras with a new Live MOS sensor, and a miniature LCD screen viewfinder with a high pixel count. Featuring a 3" LED swivel screen with 460,000 dots (which brightens in high light automatically) the G1 uses SD, SDHC, and MMC flash memory to save compressed or uncompressed (RAW) images and video. Comes in black, red or blue.
MSRP $799.00
Release date November, 2008
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- 12.1MP sensor
- SD, SDHC, and MMC flash memory
- 3" LCD swivel screen (480k dots), digital viewfinder (800 x 600 dot resolution)
- 330 shots (battery life) or 350 with viewfinder only
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Lumix G Vario 14-45 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS Lens (Black)
• Lumix DMC-G1R Red SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 14-45mm Lens
UPC: 037988988327
EAN: 037988988327
MPN: DMC-G1 Black
Competitors
MSRP $749.99
Released October, 2009
Pros
- 4 fps continuous shooting
- ISO up to 12,800 with reduced noise levels
- HDMI output
- articulating display
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
vs.
Sony Alpha 500
MSRP $599.95
Released August, 2009
Pros
- large 3" display
- utilizes easy to find, affordable and capacious SD/SDHC storage
- 11-point autofocus, vastly superior to the D40/D60
Cons
- display pixel count is the same as the much smaller display on the D40/D60 (230k)
- not a very big upgrade over the previous generation models
- no video mode
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
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Nikon D3000
MSRP $599.99
Released March, 2008
The E-520 is an upper-entry-level digital SLR camera from Olympus, designed to replace its predecessor, the Olympus E-510. While very similar to the E-420, this camera has a larger, more standardized body and grip shape when it comes to DSLRs. Like the smaller E-420, the E-520 comes equipped with a 10 megapixel resolution, a...
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
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Olympus E-520
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November 4, 2008
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Pros
- adapter ring is available to mount full four third lenses to the body of the G1
- two micro four third lenses are available (F3.5-5.6, 14 - 45 mm and F4.0-5.6, 45 - 200 mm) with three more in the works (F4.0 / 7 - 14 mm, F1.7 / 20 mm, and F4.0-5.6 / 14 - 140 mm)
- smaller and lighter than full DSLR cameras
- preview mode that simulates camera settings
- new Live MOS sensor provides many technological improvements - for better camera features and images
- screen has an automatic brightening feature for use outside
- amazingly snappy automatic focus
Cons
- no high definition video capture mode
- fairly expensive with full DSLR cameras always dropping in price
- adapter for four third lenses does not include auto-focus
- proprietary battery pack (not to mention it's $70)
- does not support CF cards
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April 26, 2009
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Pros
- adapter ring is available to mount full four third lenses to the body of the G1
- two micro four third lenses are available (F3.5-5.6, 14 - 45 mm and F4.0-5.6, 45 - 200 mm) with three more in the works (F4.0 / 7 - 14 mm, F1.7 / 20 mm, and F4.0-5.6 / 14 - 140 mm)
- smaller and lighter than full DSLR cameras
- preview mode that simulates camera settings
- new Live MOS sensor provides many technological improvements - for better camera features and images
- screen has an automatic brightening feature for use outside
- amazingly snappy automatic focus
- Multi angle LCD screen!
Cons
- no high definition video capture mode
- fairly expensive with full DSLR cameras always dropping in price
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August 29, 2009
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Cons
- It isn't quiet.
- Not big enough for best grip.
- No wireless remote release.
- No scale for manual focusing
- Enlarged zone for manual focusing unusable in low light.
- Doesn't signal external flash to turn on AF assist lamp.
- Lens change exposes sensor.
- LCD monitor doesn't flip 100% *out* flat with the back of the camera.
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February 27, 2009
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Pros
- adapter ring is available to mount full four third lenses to the body of the G1
- two micro four third lenses are available (F3.5-5.6, 14 - 45 mm and F4.0-5.6, 45 - 200 mm) with three more in the works (F4.0 / 7 - 14 mm, F1.7 / 20 mm, and F4.0-5.6 / 14 - 140 mm)
- smaller and lighter than full DSLR cameras
- preview mode that simulates camera settings
- new Live MOS sensor provides many technological improvements - for better camera features and images
- screen has an automatic brightening feature for use outside
Cons
- no high definition video capture mode
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- adapter ring is available to mount full four third lenses to the body of the G1
- two micro four third lenses are available (F3.5-5.6, 14 - 45 mm and F4.0-5.6, 45 - 200 mm) with three more in the works (F4.0 / 7 - 14 mm, F1.7 / 20 mm, and F4.0-5.6 / 14 - 140 mm)
- smaller and lighter than full DSLR cameras
- preview mode that simulates camera settings
- new Live MOS sensor provides many technological improvements - for better camera features and images
- amazingly snappy automatic focus
Cons
- no high definition video capture mode
- fairly expensive with full DSLR cameras always dropping in price
- adapter for four third lenses does not include auto-focus
- proprietary battery pack (not to mention it's $70)
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