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Review summary: Here are some videos captured in 1080p with the Panasonic Lumix GH1 which show the possibilities offered by the various interchangeable lenses when shooting video sequences.

Verdict: All this suggests a range of cameras with a mix of lenses: Lumix which could welcome nearly any lens on the market

Review summary: The DMC-GH1's battery life numbers are about 10% lower than the G1's, though I'm not sure why. It's hard to draw much of a conclusion as to how the GH1 compares to D-SLRs with live view, since manufacturers rarely publish battery life numbers for ...

Verdict: Since the cameras are so similar, large portions of my DMC-G1 review will be reused here

Review summary: Like some of the most recent DSLRs, Panasonic's new DMC-GH1 offers the added benefit of high-definition video capture - but also provides stereo sound recording. First shown at Photokina 2008, the GH1 is based on Panasonic's first Micro Four Thirds ...

Verdict: The viewfinder on the review camera was just as sharp and colour-accurate as the EVF on the G1 we tested. However, its dynamic range was rather low, making blocked-up shadows and blown-out highlights common. You can set the camera to swap between it ...

Award: EISA Award!

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 combines the advantages of a compact camera with those of a DSLR: it is lightweight, has a small body, a high resolution electronic viewfinder and Live View. In addition, the DMC-GH1 operates quickly, it produces excellent ...

Review summary: The 12.1-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 ($1,499.95 direct with Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 lens) isn't just a solid D-SLRit's also a darn good HD camcorder. In a well-lit environment, the camera can produce high-quality still images, but it ...

Pros: Simple to use. Comfortable. Produces high-quality still images and HD video in well-lit conditions. Best implementation of video recording in a D-SLR to date. Supports a wide variety of HD recording formats. Numerous buttons allow quick access to ...

Cons: Expensive. Images and video are noticeably noisy in low-light conditions. Electronic viewfinder. Noticeable shutter lag. Limited number of lenses available. LCD and EVF show heavy motion blur ; Watch the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 in action

Verdict: You can find less-expensive D-SLRs that take better photos in any lighting condition, but the Panasonic DMC-GH1 is the only one that both is easy to use and offers a full-featured HD camcorder.