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| Model Name: | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
| Prices: | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | |
| Successor: |
Panasonic GH2
GH1 vs GH2 |
| General | |
| Model Number: | GH1 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $1499.95 |
| Street Price: | $1,315.22 |
| Date Available: | 2009-06-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
32.8 oz
(930 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.5 x
1.8 in. (124 x 90 x 45 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.98 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 64 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 772 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4128 x 2752 (11.4 MP, 3:2), 4352 x 2448 (10.7 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2928 x 1952 (5.7 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2064 x 1376 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.5 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24/25)
1280x720 (60/50/30) 848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264), MJPEG |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Panasonic 14-140mm f/4-5.8 ASPH Lumix G VARIO HD MEGA O.I.S |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 280mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 140mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 10.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/4.0 - 22 (wide) / f.5.8 - 22 (tele) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | 62.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 1.44M dots, 100%, 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.40x |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | |
| Selfie Screen: | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | |
| 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: | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait, Sunset, Party, Baby 1,2, Pet |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| 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): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264), MJPEG |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote |
| Connections (extended): | 2.5mm stereo mic jack, remote socket, DC input, mini HDMI |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.66 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.66 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 5 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.5 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.34 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.32 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.118 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.66 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.084 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | |
| Startup Time: | 1.8 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.3 seconds |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 320 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary 7.2v 1250mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | PhotofunStudio 3.1 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 SE, USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Basically a G1 with HD movie recording added. |
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