Panasonic Lumix G1 Review
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Panasonic DMC-G1 vs. Fujifilm S100fs @ ISO 800
- Panasonic DMC-G1: Panasonic Vario G 14-45mm F3.5-5.6, Manual Exposure, ISO 800
JPEG Large/Fine, Manual WB, Default Parameters (Standard), Self-Timer
- Fujifilm FinePix S100fs: integrated lens, Aperture Priority, ISO 800
JPEG Large/Fine, Manual WB, Default Parameters (Normal), Self-Timer
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Although the G1 isn't, strictly speaking, a DSLR it does possess the key attribute that helps DSLRs produce such high image quality - a large sensor. Its Four Thirds sensor is around 0.65 the area of the ones found in the majority of DSLRs, but that's still around four times larger than the chip in the S100fs (which itself is one of the largest in any current compact camera). And that advantage is brought home in this higher-ISO comparison. The G1's image isn't as clean as its output at ISO 100 but it maintains similar levels of detail, still hinting at the horizontal lines on the medals in the third crop. The S100fs is struggling, with fine detail starting to be blurred away and sharpening applied to try to give the impression of a sharp image.
The S100fs is about the best performance we've seen from a small-sensor, integrated lens camera, but it just can't hold up against the G1. Quite simply, as the light levels drop, the larger pixels of the larger sensor are exposed to more photons during any equivalent exposure, making it easier for the signal to overcome noise.
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Highly Recommended
DPReview score:
70%
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Just posted! Our in-depth review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1, the world's first 'Micro Four Thirds' system camera. Updating the digital SLR (DSLR) for the 21st century, the mirrorless G1 replaces the tried-and-tested optical viewfinder with a new high resolution electronic version and aims to offer the quality and versatility of an SLR combined with the user-friendly ease of use of a compact camera. Does it succeed? Find out in our review after the link. Apologies for the delay on this one; the Christmas holidays, group tests and challenges launch got in the way, but full reviews are back up to speed now.
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