Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
7.9 out of 10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

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Reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

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Expert Review

goodgearguide.com.au
5 May 2009
  • Excerpt: By using what is called the Micro Four Thirds system, Panasonic has taken the D-SLR concept of removable lenses and combined it with the convenience of an advanced
  • Pros: Compact body, interchangeable lenses, accurate electronic viewfinder, fast performance, stacks of settings to play with
  • Cons: Slightly dull colour tones, no video mode
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Overall 8
8.0

Expert Review

SMARTHOUSE
4 April 2009
  • Excerpt: The Panasonic Lumix G1 is a great camera for first time DSLR users - it functions and feels like a DSLR but has digital camera functions that will make shooting fun and
  • Pros: : Form factor; Ease of use; Photo output; Large screen; 'Preview' mode : No video recording; Sensitive viewfinder sensor
  • Cons: : No video recording; Sensitive viewfinder sensor
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Review: World’s First Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera

Gizmodo
9 February 2009
  • Excerpt: Companies that aren’t Canon or Nikon have it rough in the digital camera market–particularly outside the cheap point-and-shoot area.
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The Age
29 January 2009
  • Excerpt: In the short history of digital photography there haven't been many innovations in camera design and technology.
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Overall 9
8.5
Ease of use 9
8.5
Audio & image quality 9
8.5
Build quality 9
8.5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

PhotoReview
14 January 2009
  • Excerpt: Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-G1 is the first model in an entirely new camera system, officially known as 'Micro Four Thirds' but sometimes dubbed 'EVIL (Electronic
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Macworld
7 November 2011
  • Excerpt: 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,
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Overall 7
7.0
Value for money 5
5.0
Features 5
5.0
Performance 4
3.6
Picture quality 8
8.0
Ergonomics 8
8.3
Build quality 7
6.7

Expert Review

DP Review
9 August 2011
  • Conclusion: The first Micro Four Thirds camera offers a viable - and enjoyable - alternative to a conventional SLR, and is capable of excellent results.
  • Pros: JPEG output shows impressive detail at base ISO, superb resolution (especially in raw files), Natural and appealing tones out of the box, Good balance between noise re...
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Camera Test: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Pop Photo
13 July 2011
  • Excerpt: Panasonic's new Lumix DMCG1 isn't a DSLR. Yes, you can remove the lens, and the camera's $800 street price (with 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens) makes it more expensive than...
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Overall 8
8.0
Design 8
8.0
Value for money 6
6.0
Features 10
10
Picture quality 8
8.0
Overall quality 10
10
Photo quality - landscapes 8
8.0
Photo quality - macro 4
4.0
Photo quality - portraits 8
8.0
Photo quality - sports 6
6.0

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

digicambuyer.co.uk
15 June 2011
  • Conclusion: The G1 is an excellent attempt at combining the features of compact and DSLR cameras, with only the high launch price spoiling an otherwise superb package.
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Expert Review

AlphaMountWorld
8 August 2010
  • Excerpt: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 12.1 MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3-Inch Touch Screen LCD and 14-42mm Lumix G VARIO f/3.5-5.6 MEGA OIS Lens (Black): Panasonic's
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