Panasonic DMC-G1K - Expert Reviews

Review summary: much smaller. Panasonic gets points for being first, but these cameras will need to be much more compact to truly impress. We saw just how small Micro Four Thirds camera bodies can be when we got a peek of a tiny Olympus prototype at Photo Plus late ...

Pros: Uses new "Micro Four Thirds" standard, which allows for a smaller body and lens than comparable entry-level D-SLRs. Solid image quality at ISO 100-800. Large, articulating 3-inch LCD. HDMI-out

Cons: Not much smaller than a D-SLR. No optical viewfinder. Excessive noise at higher ISOs. Longer shutter lag than traditional D-SLRs. No video-recording capability

Verdict: Panasonic is the first out of the gate with a camera that's built around the new Micro Four Thirds lens standard, which promises SLR-quality images from a smaller camera and lens. But the Lumix DMC-G1's body is bulky enough and its image quality ...

Review summary: We got our hands on the world's first Micro Four Thirds camera, and it dazzled us in so many ways. You'll just have to read all about it in our Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 review.

Pros: Rivals prosumer models in terms of image quality. Packed with features. Excellent electronic viewfinder performance and swivel LCD is highly convenient.

Cons: Compatible with a limited number of interchangeable lenses. Buttons are too small.

Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is devoid of a mirror box and pentaprism, two components that are essential in the constitution of a DSLR imaging system. As a result, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is approximately half the thickness of a conventional DSLR. ...

Review summary: THE Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G1K combines the lightness of a compact camera with the flexibility of an SLR

Pros: Compact body, interchangeable lenses, accurate electronic viewfinder, fast performance, stacks of settings to play with

Cons: Slightly dull colour tones, no video mode

Verdict: It's not a traditional D-SLR but the LUMIX DMC-G1K is definitely as versatile as one, and much more compact. It's easy to use, and its images are very sharp. Give it a go if you want something that won't compromise your mobility yet will give you the ...

Review summary: Secaucus, NJ (September 12, 2008) - Panasonic today announced the world's first Micro Four Thirds system camera, the LUMIX DMC-G1, the world's smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera, weighing in at approximately 385 grams (0.85 lbs) ...

Verdict: The LUMIX G1 is also the world's first interchangeable lens camera that will come with color variety - with availability in black, blue and red models - allowing consumers to personalize their style through color, something very popular with point-and ...

Review summary: It's the new kid on the digital photography block that aims to be both fresh and familiar and straddles compacts and DSLRs.

Verdict: Does the DMC-G1 mark the beginning of a new era for digital photography, or is it heading down a technological blind alley like the now forgotten Advanced Photo System? There's a lot to like about the G1, but it has the feeling of a product still ...