Panasonic DMC-G1K - Expert Reviews

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 ...

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Is the first Micro Four-Thirds camera the start of something big?

Review summary: Let's focus here on the first member of a new kind, the Panasonic DMC-G1, that shows the way to micro compact DSLRs. The Micro four-thirds mount, derived from the standard four-thirds bayonet used by Olympus and Panasonic, is adapted to get to the G1 ...

Verdict: But the G1, the first micro 4/3 camera in the history of photography, is only a partial succes: it is not that miniaturized (for the body anyway), not that easy-to-use (barely easier than an SLR), video is missing in an inexplicable and unforgivable ...

Review summary: Panasonic's Lumix G1 may look like a DSLR, and even has the same-size sensor as the 4/3 standard L1 and perfectly capable L10, but it's a little bigger than many upmarket compacts

Verdict: More surprising is this camera's lack of a movie clip option. It's a touch pricey, too, given its target audience. Despite this, the Lumix DSC-G1 ticks an awful lot of boxes and would make a fine choice for anyone looking for a highly portable camera

Review summary: 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.

Verdict: We're sure that the compromise that gives the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 its smaller size and lower weight, at the expense of some capabilities, will be okay with some people, but considering the price tag, We're not impressed. For that kind of money, we ...