Reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 (red)
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reviewed.com
Review Summary: Like an SLR, Micro Four Thirds cameras will accept interchangeable lenses, so you can switch from a wide angle to capture beautiful scenic beaches to an ultra-zoom telephoto to capture close-ups of the wildlife on the sand. And like a point-and-shoot ...
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washingtonpost.com
Review Summary: Like an SLR, Micro Four Thirds cameras will accept interchangeable lenses, so you can switch from a wide angle to capture beautiful scenic beaches to an ultra-zoom telephoto to capture close-ups of the wildlife on the sand. And like a point-and-shoot ...
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digitalversus.com
Review Summary: Panasonic's DMC-G1 has been long-anticipated, and now it's here, it's certainly made a big impact. A very likeable little camera, it's astonishingly powerful for its size, and has been carefully crafted both inside and out. Nevertheless, all of this ...
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digitalcamerainfo.com
Review Summary: As the very first camera in a substantially new and different format, we're impressed with the Panasonic Lumix G1. The company has successfully conquered the nagging problem of delivering an effective Live View system in an interchangeable-lens camera ...
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
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