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Panasonic Lumix G1
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Phil Askey has posted an in-depth review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1, the world's first 'Micro Four Thirds' system camera. This is a mirrorless SLR with a new high resolution electronic viewfinder. It is also the first production DSLR to use the "micro four-thirds" sensor format. This new camera offers the ease use of a compact camera with the lens interchangability and the ability to use professional accessories. Does this camera succeed? You'll need to read Phil's review on DPReview.

Site info
Site: 
Digital Photography Review
Product info
Product: 
Panasonic Lumix G1
Product type: 
Digital Camera
Street price: 
$629.00 (U.S.)
Manufacturer: 
Panasonic
Pros and cons
Pros: 
Good balance between noise reduction and detail retention - usable images up to ISO 1600
Pros: 
Good ergonomics all around, excellent build quality, nice handling
Pros: 
Very flexible AF-system with movable AF-area and very effective AF tracking
Cons: 
Currently fairly limited choice of lenses and accessories
Cons: 
Quoted maximum continuous speed (3 fps) only possible to achieve in JPEG mode, with image review turned off, and the lens aperture set wide open
Cons: 
Electronic viewfinder difficult to use in low light (very noisy image and greatly reduced refresh rate)
Review info
Reviewer: 
Phil Askey
Review type: 
Comprehensive review
Review quality: 
Don't miss this one!
Reviewer recommendation: 
Highly recommended
Rating: 
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