Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 review

Panasonic's latest camera tries to get the best of both compact cameras and SLRs

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-08-13August 13th 2009

Digital SLRs/Hybrids Review

Price at launch	£1,199.99
Product Type	Mirrorless Camera
Battery Size Supported	Proprietary Battery Size
Green Compliant	Yes
Maximum Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Effective Camera Resolution	12.1 Megapixel
USB	Yes
Wide Angle	No
PictBridge	Yes
Product Family	Lumix G
Image Stabilization	Optical
Colour	Red
Optical Zoom	10x
Brand Name	Panasonic
Features	Face Detection, External Flash Shoe, Aperture Priority, Manual White Balance, Serial Shot Mode, Live View
Screen Size	7.6 cm (3")
Video Formats	QuickTime Motion JPEG
Viewfinder Type	Electronic
Weight (Approximate)	385.0 g
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority	REACH
Minimum Focus Distance	500 mm
Maximum Image Resolution	4000 x 3000
Maximum Frame Rate	60 fps
Number of Batteries Supported	1
Battery Built-in	No
Battery Rechargeable	Yes
Battery Included	Yes
Display Screen Type	LCD
Image Sensor Type	Live MOS
Total Camera Resolution	14 Megapixel
HDMI	Yes
Camera Assembly	Body with Lens Kit
Memory Card Supported	Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Height	90.0 mm
Width	124.0 mm
Depth	45.0 mm
Autofocus Points	23
Product Series	G
Focal Length	14 mm to 140 mm (Lens 1)
Image Formats	JPEG, RAW
Flash Modes	Auto Flash, Flash OFF, Flash ON, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync
Focus Modes	Auto, Manual
Manufacturer	Panasonic
Product Model	DMC-GH1
Product Name	Lumix DMC-GH1 Mirrorless Camera
Product Line	Lumix
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Manufacturer Part Number	DMC-GH1KEB9-R
Manufacturer Website Address	www.panasonic.co.uk
Marketing Information	The DMC-GH1 is not just a high performance still picture camera. Amazingly it can record Full-HD movies at 1080/25p or smooth HD movies at 720/50p in AVCHD with a continuous AF function. It also features a stereo microphone, featuring Dolby Digital Stereo Creator to record high quality audio. Just press the 'one touch' Motion Picture button, and shooting begins. In the unique Creative Movie mode, the shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted. When the DMC-GH1 is connected to a Panasonic VIERA via an optional mini HDMI cable, the TV's remote control unit can be used to enjoy playing back with a greater convenience.
Battery Life	320 Shot/2 Hour Video
Package Contents	Lumix DMC-GH1 Mirrorless Camera 14-140mm f/4-5.8 Zoom Lens Battery Charger AC Adapter Battery Pack Body Cap AV Cable USB Connection Cable AC Cable DC Cable Shoulder Strap CD-ROM
Display Resolution	460000 Pixel
Standard Warranty	1 Year