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Model Name: | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | |
Successor: |
Panasonic G2
G1 vs G2 |
General | |
Model Number: | G1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No |
Retail Price: | $799.95 |
Street Price: | |
Date Available: | 2008-11-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes |
Weight: |
15.1 oz
(429 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.9 x
3.3 x
1.8 in. (124 x 84 x 45 mm) |
Waterproof: | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
Image Sensor | |
Sensor Type: | Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.33 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 53 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.1 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 463 |
Image Capture | |
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.2 |
Video Capture | |
Can take movies: | No |
Movie Resolution: | |
Movie File Format: | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
HD Video Out: | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | |
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: | Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.8-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 90mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 45mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.20x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | |
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x |
Auto Focus | |
Auto Focus: | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 100% coverage, 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No |
EVF Resolution: | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.40x |
Display | |
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | |
Selfie Screen: | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No |
Exposure | |
Maximum ISO (native): | |
Minimum ISO (native): | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Intelligent ISO |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
High Resolution Composite: | No |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash: | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Guide Number 11 (ISO100,m) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
Image Storage | |
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | |
Other Memory: | |
Dual Card Slots: | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW |
Movie File Format: | |
Included Memory: | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | |
Connectivity | |
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
NFC: | No |
Bluetooth: | No |
Built-In GPS: | No |
Microphone Jack: | No |
Headphone Jack: | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote |
Connections (extended): | Remote socket, DC input |
Performance Timing | |
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.85 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.87 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 9 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.2 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.37 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.36 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.105 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.62 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.077 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.388s Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode, Telephoto = 0.372s |
Startup Time: | 1.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.9 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.4 seconds |
Power | |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
Battery Life, Video: | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
Internal Charging Supported: | |
Software | |
Included Software: | PhotofunStudio -viewer-2.1E, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 SE, USB Driver |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
Miscellaneous | |
Notes & Features: | First Micro Four Thirds camera. SLR like, but without the mirror box and pentaprism. |
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