Digital SLR: Compare features & prices Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
| Specification criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specification | |
Test programme date
|
Tested in 2009 |
| Resolution Mp
|
12.1 |
| Lens (mm) | 14-45 |
| Optical zoom range (mm)
|
28-90 |
| Size (wxhxd) (cm) | 14x9x12.5 |
| Weight (g) with lens
|
656 |
| Supplied battery | Rechargeable |
| LCD screen | |
| LCD width (mm) | 62 |
| LCD height (mm) | 41 |
| Live View
|
Yes |
| Connections | |
| Direct Link to TV | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SDHC Card |
| Picture settings | |
| Scene Modes
|
23 |
| Image stabilisation
|
Yes |
| Manual focus
|
Yes |
| Shutter speed priority | Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Max manually selectable ISO
|
3200 |
| Flash strength adjustable | Yes |
| Video and sound | |
| Movie mode | No |
| Sound recording | No |
| Video zoom recording | None |
| Speed | |
| Shutter delay close
|
0.25 |
| Shutter delay far
|
0.26 |
| Start-up time (s)
|
0.96 |
| Shot-to-shot time (single shot mode)
|
0.83 |
| Shot-to-shot time (burst mode)
|
0.52 |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
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| Jessops | GBP399.00 | |
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| Pixmania.co.uk | GBP430.20 | |
| Park Cameras | GBP439.99 | |
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Test programme date
We change and improve our testing and scoring procedure on an annual basis, so cameras tested in different years aren't directly comparable
Resolution Mp
The measured effective resolution, in megapixels. This sometimes differs very slightly from the manufacturer's claimed figure.
Optical zoom range (mm)
When the lens is fitted to this camera, the optical zoom changes.
Weight (g) with lens
With kit lens, lens cap, strap, battery and memory card.
Live View
Live View lets you compose a shot on the LCD screen, previewing picture settings.
Scene Modes
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Image stabilisation
Image stabilisation sharpens images that might otherwise be blurry (due to hand shake). Refers to built-in image stabilisation. Lenses sometimes have image stabilisation built-in. When the kit lens has image stabilisation, it is noted.
Manual focus
Useful when the autofocus doesn't work or focusses on the wrong thing. Manual focussing is done using the ring on the lens.
Max manually selectable ISO
Setting a high ISO setting helps you to achieve good dim light pictures, without flash. Noise increases though.
Shutter delay close
The time it takes for the camera to take the picture, after you have pressed the button from a completely unpressed position (as opposed to a half-pressed position which cuts shutter delay considerably). Subject is close.
Shutter delay far
The time it takes for the camera to take the picture, after you have pressed the button from a completely unpressed position (as opposed to a half-pressed position which cuts shutter delay considerably). Subject is farther away and lens is zoomed in.
Start-up time (s)
When you switch the camera on, there is usually a delay before the camera is ready to take a picture
Shot-to-shot time (single shot mode)
After taking a shot in single shot mode, there is usually a delay before the camera is ready to take the next shot. The time shown is the delay measured when no flash is used (this delay is normally longer).
Shot-to-shot time (burst mode)
Many cameras can take several shots a second in burst mode.