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Review summary: Micro Four Thirds addresses this by taking the sensor size of the existing Four Thirds DSLR standard, but dispensing with the traditional SLR mirror and optical viewfinder to allow a much shorter lens to sensor distance; this in turn enables smaller ...

Pros: Compact but comfortable body., Large and detailed viewfinder image., Flip-out screen with detailed image., Easy to use and good user interface., Compact but comfortable body., Large and detailed viewfinder image., Flip-out screen with detailed image. ...

Cons: Viewfinder noisy and jerky in low light., AF restrictions with Four Thirds lenses., Battery life below most DSLRs., No movie mode., Viewfinder noisy and jerky in low light., AF restrictions with Four Thirds lenses., Battery life below most DSLRs., No ...

Verdict: Panasonic's Lumix DMC-G1 is a highly capable and thoroughly enjoyable camera to use. The 100% Live View system with flexible screen and detailed viewfinder are a joy to compose with, the controls and handling quick and easy, the image quality ...

Review summary: 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 easy. And with its small and light form factor, this camera can be taken in trips ...

Pros: Form factor ; Ease of use ; Photo output ; Large screen ; Preview' mode

Cons: No video recording ; Sensitive viewfinder sensor

Verdict: A good camera for first-time DLSR users Page: 1 2 3 [4]

Review summary: compose and focus shots as easily and accurately as in an optical viewfinder

Verdict: The digital SLR reinvented. A bold first attempt at a new camera concept.

Review summary: The multi-coloured mini-camera takes a bow

Pros: Lightweight even with lens attached ; user-friendly ; fast

Cons: Requires investment in a new camera system and lenses ; some image blemishes visible on close inspection

Verdict: Enthusiasts may be put off by the level of hand-holding but beginners can ease themselves gently into more impressive results from the off

Review summary: The multi-coloured mini-camera takes a bow

Verdict: Enthusiasts may be put off by the level of hand-holding but beginners can ease themselves gently into more impressive results from the off