Testseek.com have collected 109 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1.
November 2008
(80%)
109 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(99%)
32 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Compact body
Interchangeable lenses
Accurate electronic viewfinder
Fast performance
Stacks of settings to play with
Tilting flip LCD screen
Innovative new system
Compact design
Fantastic image quality
The editors didn't like
Slightly dull colour tones
No video mode
Underexposes all the time
Over-zealous sensor that switches between viewfinder and LCD
Abstract: The Panasonic Lumix G-series cameras are the first cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system, and the world’s smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera system. The Lumix G1 and GH1 eliminate the internal mirror structure that defin...
Abstract: The Panasonic Lumix G-series cameras are the first cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system, and the world’s smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera system. The Lumix G1 and GH1 eliminate the internal mirror structure that defin...
Yes, the Panasonic DMC-G1 is a "New-Generation Digital Interchangeable Lens Camera", a DSL without the reflex and so out of an automatic moving mirror system, but still with the well-known noise of a focal plane shutter. This "New-Generation" has it...
Abstract: Panasonic has developed an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera (ILDC) that’s not a single lens reflex model. Substantially smaller than a standard D-SLR, the 12.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-G1 is categorized as a Micro Four Thirds camera; that’s only because...
Abstract: CameraQuest Leica M to Micro 4/3 Lens Adaptor Is The Panasonic Lumix G1 the New Digital Leica? I dont want to pick a fight. I really dont. But since getting the CameraQuest Leica M to Micro 4/3 lens adaptor my thinking about the Leica M series and i...
Abstract: Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-G1 isn't a DSLR. Yes, you can remove the lens, and the camera's $800 street price (with 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens) makes it more expensive than some entry-level DSLRs. But this tiny interchangeable-lens electronic-viewfinder ...
Abstract: PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-G1: WORLDS SMALLEST AND LIGHTEST DIGITAL INTERCHANGEABLE LENS CAMERA Worlds First Micro Four Thirds System Camera Features Portability, Ease-of-Use and Colorful Blue and Red Models For Personalized Style and Active Lifestyles Seca...
Compact but comfortable body, Large and detailed viewfinder image, Flip-out screen with detailed image, Easy to use and good user interface.
Viewfinder noisy and jerky in low light, AF restrictions with Four Thirds lenses, Battery life below most DSLRs, No movie mode.
Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-G1 is a highly capable and thoroughly enjoyable camera to use. The 100% Live View system with flexible screen and detailed viewfinder are a joy to compose with, the controls and handling quick and easy, the image quality compar...
The Panasonic Lumix G1 is “the world’s smallest” interchangeable lens camera at the moment. It works like a digital SLR, takes pictures like a digital SLR, is as expandable as a digital SLR… but it takes away the mirror box (and t...
Lightweight even with lens attached; user-friendly; fast
Requires investment in a new camera system and lenses; some image blemishes visible on close inspection
Enthusiasts may be put off by the level of hand-holding but beginners can ease themselves gently into more impressive results from the off Good points Lightweight even with lens attached; user-friendly; fast Bad points Requires investment in a new cam...
