Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 with 14-45mm lens Reviews: Lumix Digital Micro Four Thirds Camera
33 Real Customer Reviews - Summary
This digital camera is a good all rounder.
“Great camera and small enough to take everywhere !”
Sarah, Maldon ESSEX
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12.1 megapixels, 3" Screen, 1x optical zoom, SD Card storage More product details »
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33 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
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Sarah, Maldon ESSEX , “I love Photography”
Score 9.0/10+ Great camera and small enough to take everywhere !
- Reviewer left no comment
purchased 04 Nov 2008
Sharon, Essex , “Experienced amateur” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ Switches on very fast so unlikely to miss a shot. Battery lasts about 5 days if you took about 300 pics per day using the eyepiece. Actually has a battery guage so you know how long it will last. Dials seem to be in the right place for controlling the camera. Very lightweight and comfortable to hold. Loads of different scene types so easy to take the perfect picture for every setting. 12 megapixel so very high quality pictures. Advance user settings like grid, histogram and overexposure highlight make this a good camera for the slightly more experienced photographer. Overall a nice starter DSLR camera.
- Easy to move the single to timed shot dial instead of the on/off switch as very close together. Not all the scene type settings allow you to use the 4x digital zoom. This particular model has no video function. As it's a micro four thirds lens system there aren't many lenses at the moment but I believe more are coming out. There is also an adapter ring you can buy to mount normal lenses.
purchased 13 Jun 2009
Pablo Fernandez, Dublin , “Experienced amateur” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ Tiny, fully spec'd, large screen and usable large electronic viewfinder. Very customizable and nicely laid out buttons.
- On low light conditions this camera seems to have a harder time with shutter lags, screen readability, noise, manual focusing... but you can manage with some practice. If that's not your usual environment for shooting, then this camera is a wonderful compact camera. Lens selection very limited at the moment.
purchased 02 Jun 2009
Jean, Durham
Score 9.0/10+ Small and light for a 'DSLR'. Good size screen and good viewfinder. Comfortable to use. Quick response.
- Manual difficult to follow with so much cross referencing. Unable to use second source batteries. Original batteries expensive
purchased 29 May 2009
Lesley , Chatham
Score 10.0/10+ Fantastic camera with lots of features
- Difficult to work out how to use, instruction book not very user friendly.
purchased 12 Jun 2009
Chris, Shrewsbury
Score 9.0/10+ Ease of use, compact design, wealth of features.
- None
purchased 14 Jun 2009
Michael, Northampton
Score 10.0/10+ A very comprehenive user Manual one of the best I have seen read and still reading
- None
purchased 24 Jul 2009
Phil, Wokingham
Score 9.0/10+ Light and simply the best digital package available at the moment.
- None found yet
purchased 20 Sep 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ Easy to transort and use
- none
purchased 29 Jun 2009
Rick, Alderbury , “Keen amateur” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ the fact it has a view finder to use in sunny weather
- a bit on the heavy side
purchased 24 Sep 2009
mark, malton , “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10+ exellent camera best ive ever owned n well impressed with its abilites
- no i can think off
purchased 24 Dec 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 7.0/10+ Reviewer left no comment
- No Video Record Facility
purchased 26 Dec 2009
Debra, Barnsley
No score given+ size
- needs a better manual
purchased 18 Jul 2009
ALLAN, DEESIDE
Score 9.0/10+ SIMPLY VERY EASY TO USE
- Reviewer left no comment
purchased 21 Jul 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ light and easy to handle
- still looking
purchased 12 Dec 2009
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Expert reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 with 14-45mm lens
Pocket Lint expert review
We hesitate to put Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 in the DSLR category of cameras, because it technically isn't. However, it seems to make sense to place this camera in amongst those that it competes with to an extent in terms of features, performance and price. In a traditional SLR, you view through the lens, via a prism and mirror which retracts when you snap off a shot...
This Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 with 14-45mm lens review continued on Pocket Lint
reviewed 12 Jun 2009
TechRadar expert review
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is small, athough if you put it side-by-side with the Olympus E-420, you find that it's just a centimetre here and a centimetre there. Neither camera will fit in a pocket; both will need a shoulder or holster bag of some sort. Despite looking like a slightly scaled-down DSLR, the G1 nevertheless handles very well. The controls aren't particularly cramped,and it's easy to keep a secure grip on it with one hand.Clearer viewfinderThe electronic viewfinder is a pleasant surprise too. Usually, they're grainy and jittery, but this one has a resolution of 1.4 megapi…
This Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 with 14-45mm lens review continued on TechRadar
reviewed 25 Dec 2008
PC Advisor expert review
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is smaller and lighter than any digital SLR, but relies on a 3in LCD screen and an electronic eye-level viewfinder for shot composition.
This Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 with 14-45mm lens review continued on PC Advisor
reviewed 15 Dec 2008
Pocket Lint expert review
Panasonic and Olympus have announced a new camera format that promises to offer you all the capabilities of a DSLR, but without the size. Can it deliver? We spent the day with the Panasonic DMC-G1 at Wembley Stadium to find out. The Panasonic G1, not to be confused with the Android-powered G1 from T-Mobile and Google, uses a new 12-megapixel sensor developed and built in collaboration with Olympus...
This Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 with 14-45mm lens review continued on Pocket Lint
reviewed 16 Oct 2008
Product Features
Camera Type
 
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Micro Four Thirds |
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resolution (Megapixel)
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12.1 |
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Optical Zoom Ratio
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1 |
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Screen Size in Inches
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3 |
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Digital Zoom Ratio
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1 |
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Face Recognition
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No |
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Image Stabilisation
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No |
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Colour
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Multi |
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Memory Card Slot
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Yes |
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Media Format
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SDHC Card |
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Media Format
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SD Card |
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PictBridge
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Yes |
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Macro Mode
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No |
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Video Recorder
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No |
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Manual Focus
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Yes |
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Timer
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Yes |
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Under Water
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No |
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Weight (g)
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385 |
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Flash
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Yes |
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Body Only
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No |
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Series
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Lumix |
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WiFi
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No |
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Shortest Shutter Speed
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1/4000 |
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Longest Shutter Speed
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60" |
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Dimensions (mm)
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84x124x45 |
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Resolution (Pixels)
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4000x3000 |
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Max. Aperture Lens 1
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f3.5-5.6 |
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Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1
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67 |
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USB Port
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Yes |
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Release Date
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4 Nov 2008 |
Also known as: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 with Lumix 14-45mm OIS
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Manufacturer's Description
Ultra compact digital interchangeable lens camera with live view
The Micro 4/3 (four thirds) mount allows the Lumix G1 to be both compact and light. In fact, the only reason it isn’t smaller is down to ergonomics… you can go too far! These qualities allow the camera to be very portable making it an ideal travelling companion.
With Full time Live View, you can see the effect of camera settings before you shoot. Coupled with a large, 3.0-inch, 460,000-dot resolution free angle LCD monitor, framing a shot is even easier. Alternatively, the image can be sent to the Live View Finder with 1,440,000-dot equivalent resolution.
To optimize the use of Full-time Live View, the LUMIX G1 uses contrast AF rather than the conventional phase difference AF. This makes it possible to use functions such as iA (Intelligent Auto) mode including Face Detection AF and AF Tracking, that conventional digital SLR cameras with phase difference AF can not match. Contrast AF also enables advanced functions such as 23-AF area and versatile 1-area (single area) AF for more accurate focussing.
The Venus Engine HD has exceptionally advanced processing capabilities. This sophisticated LSI features effective noise reduction even at high ISO sensitivity levels. The Venus Engine HD also reproduces delicate colour nuances faithfully with independent gradation control for each of the R, G and B colours. Additionally, it supports the Live View function, resulting in the display of smooth images at 60 fps. HDMI output support is also a feature of the Venus Engine HD.
If dust (or other foreign matter) gets inside the camera when you’re changing lenses, it could find its way to the image sensor and show up as a spot in your photos. The Dust Reduction System eliminates this possibility by placing a supersonic wave filter in front of the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating around 30,000 times per second, the filter repels dust and other particles without affecting the camera’s internal mechanisms, helping maintain superb image quality. *The Lumix G1 is also compatible with current (standard) 4/3 lenses, however, a mount adapter (option) is required. Lenses compatible with the contrast AF function can be used with manual focusing. There are also some limitations to other functions. For details, visit the site: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/index.html
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