Testseek.com have collected 82 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1.
June 2009
(81%)
82 Reviews
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Abstract: Panasonic Lumix GH1 The Current ComboCam King If you want a peek at what the future of both still and video cameras might look like over the next few years, drop into your camera dealer and have look at the Panasonic Lumix GH1. To my mind its the fi...
Compact but comfortable body, HD video with AF and manual control, Excellent EVF and big, flexible screen, Easy to use with intuitive user interface.
Viewfinder noisy and jerky in low light, AF restrictions in 1080p movie mode, Continuous shooting slower than rivals, Only sold with premium 10x kit lens.
As we said at the top, Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GH1 is the most complete and well-rounded hybrid camera we’ve tested. Both the stills and movie capabilities are very well thought-out and implemented, with few compromises to mention. Considering t...
Abstract: The micro-four-thirds standard created by Panasonic, Olympus and Leica has intrigued us but its mightiest product to date, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1, leaves us scratching our heads. Camera Be StillWhen it comes to still shooting, there is no d...
HD movie mode, articulating LCD screen, build quality, supplied lens
High price tag, white balance issues, slow burst mode, shutter lag
The GH1 is an exceptional camera, but more than anything it is an exceptional video camera. In terms of still imaging it has some improvements on the previous G1 model, though these are not significant enough on their own to justify the huge price dif...
Abstract: Of course, the other feature that sets the GH1 (and the G1 before it) apart from other DSLRs is its Full-Time Live View. Live View on other DSLRs is impractical except when the camera is mounted on a tripod and your subject is perfectly still. The Live...
Good noise performance vs other cameras with Four Thirds sensors, Full exposure control (PASM) in video modes, AF is live during video recording, 720p HD video is quite good, even in AVCHD, MOV (Motion JPEG) video option for better quality than AVCHD (...
1080i AVCHD video loses too much detail with rapid camera or subject movement (AVCHDs fault, not the GH1s), Autofocus during video is slow with AVCHD, much faster with MOV file format, Camera strap rings are a hassle, and add noise to video captures,...
Panasonics approach to the interchangeable-lens digital camera, the G-series, includes no mirrors or pentaprisms to weigh the system down, making the goal of simple live view easier to realize. All that was missing from the Panasonic G1 was video capa...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 is the best attempt yet at implementing video recording on a DSLR-like camera. The combination of high price, compulsory kit lens and so-so image quality in low-light conditions wont make it suitable for everyone though.If...
Abstract: Before you get excited, yes I know, technically the GH1 cant be called a digital SLR mainly due to the lack of a mechanical mirror system and pentaprism that by definition, at least according to Wikipedia, makes a DSLR a DSLR. The GH1 is a Micro 4/3rd...
Very good photo quality, Compact body by DSLR standards (though not so much with the kit lens attached), Excellent live view shooting experience, High resolution, 3inch rotating LCD display, Ultra sharp and very large electronic viewfinder, Fast refresh r...
Expensive, Images on the soft side, possibly due to the kit lens, Not quite as clean as the competition at highest ISOs, Slow kit lens; bulk takes away from the compactness of the GH1, AVCHD movies are a pain to edit, may require additional software purch...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 is a compact, interchangeable lens camera that does double-duty: it takes photos and high definition video. Unlike most "hybrid" devices, the GH1 pulls both off quite well, though its not without its issues. The GH1 takes ...
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...
