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Reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 (red)

  • 7.0

    digitaltrends.com

    By David Elrich | December 8, 2008

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

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  • No Rating

    pcworld.com

    Review Summary: 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 ...

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  • 7.8

    pcworld.com

    By Alan Stafford | December 6, 2008

    Review Summary: 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 ...

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  • No Rating

    pcworld.com

    Review Summary: There's no doubt that the Micro Four-Thirds system represents an evolutionary step in the world of cameras, but how well did the Lumix G1 itself perform? Executive Editor Alan Stafford spent some hands-on time with the G1, and he's not quite ready to ...

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  • 6.0

    stuff.tv

    Review Summary: This Micro Four Thirds Panny is promising to pack SLR performance into a compact body. Does it succeed?

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Manufacturer: Panasonic

Part number: DMC-G1R

General

  • Product Type Digital camera - Prosumer
  • Width 4.9 in
  • Depth 1.8 in
  • Height 3.3 in
  • Weight 13.6 oz
  • Enclosure Color Red

Main Features

  • Resolution 12.1 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Optical Sensor Type Live MOS
  • Total Pixels 13,100,000 pixels
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 12,100,000 pixels
  • Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
  • Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
  • Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
  • Digital Zoom 4 x
  • Special Effects Black & White
  • Image Stabilizer Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed 60 sec
  • X-sync Speed 1/160 sec
  • Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
  • Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
  • Exposure Range EV 0-18 ( ISO 100 )
  • Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
  • Exposure Metering Zones 144
  • Face Detection Yes
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Flash, Shade, Cloudy, Halogen, Daylight, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps)
  • White Balance Bracketing Yes
  • Still Image Format RAW, JPEG
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage JPEG 4000 x 3000, JPEG 4000 x 2672, JPEG 4000 x 2248, JPEG 2816 x 2112, JPEG 2816 x 1880, JPEG 2816 x 1584, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 2048 x 1360, JPEG 1920 x 1080

Camera Flash

  • Camera Flash Pop-up flash
  • Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 11
  • Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction
  • Red Eye Reduction Yes
  • Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 14 mm - 45 mm - F/3.5-5.6 Micro Four Thirds
  • Focal Length 14 mm - 45 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 90 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Automatic
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones) 23 dBi
  • Min Focus Range 11.8 in
  • Max View Angle 75 degrees
  • Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
  • Optical Zoom 3.2 x
  • Zoom Adjustment Manual
  • Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 12 element(s)
  • Filter Size 52 mm
  • Lens System Mounting Micro Four Thirds
  • Features Aspherical lens

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
  • Flash Terminal Hot shoe
  • Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Face detection, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, Full-time Live View, Digital image rotation, Highlight point display, RGB primary color filter, Motion Detection Technology, Automatic display brightness adjustment

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Electronic
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color
  • Viewfinder Resolution 1,440,000 pixels
  • Field Coverage 100%
  • Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +4

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 460,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video output, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x DC power input
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Software

  • Software Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 2.1E

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Body cap, Dust cap, Lens cap, Lens case, Lens hood, Shoulder strap

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter and battery charger - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1250 mAh ( Included )

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Product Video

Product Photos

  • OVR
  • TP
  • SD
  • BK

User Opinions

Buying Choices

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 (red)

Buying Choices

Lumix DMC-G1 Blue SLR Digital Camera Kit W/14-45mm Lens from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $699.00

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