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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic G2
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Released July 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G1 was announced 5 months before the GH1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G1 matches up vs the GH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic GH1

 G1 GH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic G1

 GH1 G1 

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GH1

 G1 GH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G1 vs the GH1.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and GH1 is 82 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and GH1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography highlights
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
59
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G1
Street photography with Panasonic GH1
72
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography highlights
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G1
Travel photography with Panasonic GH1
62
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
58
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography information
57
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging highlights
18
no video shooting
72
selfie friendly display
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GH1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-19 2009-07-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 1.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.50 m 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360g (0.79 lbs) 385g (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 64
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 11.6
DXO Low light score 463 772
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $949