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Reviewed:
Jul 2009
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HD video capable version of the innovative DMC-G1 mirrorless interchangeable lens system camera. The GH1’s 12.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor can record up to 1080/24p or 720/60p high definition videos, with continuous AF and a built-in Dolby Digital Stereo Creator for quality sound recording. This is further supported by Panasonic’s designed-for-video Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm kit lens. The camera includes a new Face Recognition feature that remembers individual faces, and offers four different aspect ratios with the same angle of view using a system similar to that in the company's DMC-LX3 compact. Pricey but unique alternative to a digital SLR.
| Quick links: | Announcement | Review | Sample gallery 1 | Sample gallery 2 | Forum |
| Announced: | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Price range: | $1,000 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 4000 x 3000, 4128 x 2752, 4352 x 2448, 3072 x 1728, 2992 x 2992, 2928 x 1952, 2816 x 2112, 2112 x 2112, 2064 x 1376, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 12.1 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 14.0 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (18.89 x 14.48 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CMOS | ? |
| Processor | Venus Engine HD | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (3200 with boost) | ? |
| White balance presets | 6 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes | ? |
| Image stabilization | Optical | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Standard | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
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| Digital zoom | Yes (4x) | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Lens mount | Micro 4/3 Lens Mount | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | ? |
| Screen size | 3" | ? |
| Screen dots | 460,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | ? |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 % | ? |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7× | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 10.5 m | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (3 or 2 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| Videography features | ||
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| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Speaker | None | |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC | ? |
| Storage included | None | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | Yes | ? |
| Wireless | None | ? |
| Remote control | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 124 x 90 x 45 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 1.77") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | No | |
| Timelapse recording | No | ? |
| GPS | None | |
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