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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1  
 
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model name: Lumix DMC-G1
Date announced: 2008-09-12
MSRP: $799
Average retail price: $759  See all prices
Official site: Lumix DMC-G1 Homepage
 
Max resolution: 4000 x 3000 (12 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 17.3 x 13.0 mm (Live MOS)
Zoom capability: N/A
Focal length (35mm equiv.): N/A
Crop factor (D-SLR only): 2x
Max. Aperture: N/A
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: No
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): N/A
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: Yes
Supports conversion lenses: N/A
 
LCD display: Yes/3.0"
LCD resolution: 460,000 pixels
LCD position: Rotating
Viewfinder: Electronic
Viewfinder magnification: 1.4x
Viewfinder coverage: 100%
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 100/200/400/800/1600/3200
Movie mode (format): No
Movie resolution (max): N/A
Sound recording: No
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: SD/SDHC card (no card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): N/A
Batteries used: DMW-BLB13 (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
330 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: Yes
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.9 x 3.3 x 1.8 in / 124.5 x 83.8 x 45.7 mm
Weight (empty): 13.6 oz / 385 g
Bundled software: PhotoFunStudio viewer, SilkyPix Developer Studio
 
Misc. notes: The first Micro FourThirds interchangeable lens camera. Since there's no mirror, you must use live view. Uses Micro 4/3 lenses with a 2X focal length conversion. Regular 4/3 lenses require an adapter. Comes in blue, red, and black, with a 14-45 mm lens.