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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Tested

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VITAL STATISTICS


Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Tested

IMAGING: 12.1MP effective, Live MOS Four Thirds sensor captures images at 4000x3000 pixels with 12 bits/color in RAW mode.
STORAGE: SD/SDHC cards. Stores JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG.
BURST RATE: Full-sized JPEGs (Extra Fine mode), up to card capacity at 3 fps; RAW, up to 7 shots at 3 fps.
AF SYSTEM: TTL contrast detection with 23 focus areas and adjustable size single-area focusing. Face detection, single-shot and continuous AF.
SHUTTER SPEEDS:
¼ 000 to 60 sec plus B (1/3-EV increments).
METERING:
TTL metering with 144-zone Intelligent Multiple (a.k.a. evaluative), centerweighted, and spotmetering. EV 0-18 (at ISO 100).
ISO RANGE:
ISO 100-3200 (in 1/3-, ½-, or 1-EV increments).
FLASH: Built-in pop-up flash GN36 (in feet at ISO 100). Supports TTL autoflash with Panasonic Lumix flashes; X-sync at 1/160 sec.
VIEWFINDER:
Electronic viewfinder with 1,440,000-dot equivalent.
LCD: Fully articulated 3-in. TFT with 460,000-dot resolution.
OUTPUT:
Hi-Speed USB 2.0, HDMI (mini-type) video, NTSC/PAL composite. PictBridge compatible.
BATTERY: Rechargeable DMW-BLB13PP Li-ion; CIPA rating, 330 (LCD) or 350 (EVF) shots.
SIZEWEIGHT: 4.9x3.3x1.78 in., 0.85 lb with card and battery.
STREET PRICE:
$800 with Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Mega O.I.S. lens.
FOR INFO: www.panasonic.com.

VIEWFINDER TEST

Accuracy 100% (Excellent)

Magnification 0.7X (Acceptable)


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