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| Model Name: | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
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| Photo Gallery URL: | Photo Gallery |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
| General | |
| Model Number: | DMC-G1 |
| 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 |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Weight Includes Kit Lens? | No |
| Size: | 4.9 x 3.3 x 1.8 in. (124 x 84 x 45 mm) |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic |
| Total Megapixels: | 13.1 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | Four Thirds |
| Sensor Size (dia.): | 0.85" |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor-shift Stabilized: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, Other), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, Other), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW |
| Video Capture | |
| Movie Mode: | No |
| Movie Resolution: | n/a |
| Movie Frame Rate: | |
| Movie Audio: | No |
| Movie File Format: | n/a |
| Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds mount |
| Kit Lens: | Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.8-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 90 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.20x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - f/22 |
| Normal Focus Range: | 30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x |
| Filter Thread: | 52mm |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area |
| Face Detection: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Electronic Viewfinder | |
| Electronic Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Electronic Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 100% coverage, 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter |
| Display | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution: | 460,000 dots |
| Articulating LCD: | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x |
| Exposure | |
| 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: | 60 - 1/4000 |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program AE: | 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: | |
| 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 m / 36 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Guide Number 11 (ISO100,m) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
| Flash Exp Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Ext Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| File System: | FAT32 |
| DCF Compliant: | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Built-In Wi-fi: | No |
| Computer/Printer: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote |
| Other Connection: | Remote socket, DC input |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| CIPA Rating: | 350 |
| 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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