Panasonic G1

Panasonic G1 is Panasonic's Entry-Level Mirrorless digital camera first launched on January of 2009. The camera uses a 12MP, CMOS Four Thirds sized sensor and has a max resolution of 4000 x 3000.

Panasonic brought out the fresher Panasonic G2 (Read Full Comparison) in an effort to update this model.

The G1 ranks at #108 out of 117 in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and overall #481 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our collection. You should try our Advanced camera finder to find camera results based on your customized factors.

Here is a diagram of different factors used in the rating system.

The Panasonic G1 is part of a family of products. You can view the detailed range below.

You can check the G1 from several angles in the gallery here.

Below is a selection of pluses and minuses of the Panasonic G1 based on aspects that are oftentimes considered important in a digital camera.

The spec of the sensor in the Panasonic G1 is 17.3mm x 13mm (Four Thirds). The 225 mm² sensor has the capability to capture 4000 x 3000 pixels and aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 12MP and supports a standard ISO range of 100 - 1600. This ISO can also be expanded electronically to a high of 3200. RAW files are saved which means that the user has wider room to maneuver in post.

The image below shows the G1's sensor dimensions when compared to other popular sizes. The G1 sensor comes with a crop factor of 2.1 and is displayed in green.

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To get a sense of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Panasonic G1 weighs 0.79 lb (360 gr / 12.70 ounces) and the volume of the camera is 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8"). The weight of typical Entry-Level Mirrorless camera is 329 gr so the Panasonic G1 is very much the same in comparison with its competitors.

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Listed below is a photo of the Panasonic G1 next to a soda so you're able to have a sense of its scale.

The top view here will show the button design on the G1.

The G1 fits the Micro Four Thirds mount and has 162 lenses to choose from. Below is a small number of the lenses we have in our collection which will fit the G1.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS50mmf/1.2375g

Lensbaby Velvet 5656mmf/1.6 400g

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Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH15mmf/1.7 115g

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.69-18mmf/4.0-5.6 280g

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH14mmf/2.5 55g

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 35-100mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS35-100mmf/4.0-5.6 135g

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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH OIS14-42mmf/3.5-5.6 165g

The G1 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras that have NFC and / or Bluetooth compatibility can easily be controlled wirelessly via smartphones. You are able to copy files and in some cases alter camera settings without connecting straight to the camera.

Some applications even enable a Liveview and hit the shutter in case you are not near the camera. If the camera includes a HDMI out, it could be hooked up to an external monitor. Most cameras will allow you to recharge the battery pack with the USB port.

Panasonic G1 does not capture video. In case you are looking for a digital camera to take only images, this might not be a concern.

Panasonic G1 does not include environment sealing so damp conditions can ruin the camera.

The Panasonic G1 houses a 3 inch fully articulated display supporting a resolution of 460 thousand dots.

It has got a selfie friendly screen to get self portraits as well as group shots when needed. Sadly the display isn't a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder specs regarding Panasonic G1 are as follows:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• Coverage 100%

Viewfinders can be really helpful during bright outdoor conditions which can make the camera screen washed out and difficult to view.

Panasonic G1 continuous shooting speed is 3.0 fps. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 sec.

Panasonic G1 has got both integrated flash and also external flash support. The maximum flash sync speed is 1/160 sec.

Panasonic G1 has got just Contrast Based Auto Focus and lacks Phase Detect Auto Focus. Phase Detection focusing is a lot more snappier & precise in comparison with Contrast Based focusing.

Panasonic G1 has got manual focusing if needed during low light conditions or you need to have more exact control on focusing.

The battery pack for the Panasonic G1 is made to last for 330 photos with respect to the CIPA specifications which is similar to its competitors. The usual Entry-Level Mirrorless camera battery life is 343. Fujifilm X-S20 has got the maximum (750) battery life within this type of cameras.

Here is a listing of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras with the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X-S20
G1 vs X-S20750 yesnoyes

Samsung NX mini
G1 vs NX mini650 yesnono

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Pentax K-01
G1 vs K-01540 yesnono

Sony NEX-3N
G1 vs NEX-3N480 yesnono

Sony NEX-F3
G1 vs NEX-F3470 yesnono

The following chart shows a rundown of the Panasonic G1 for different types of photography. To look at more, have a look at the specific section below.

The Panasonic G1 receives a rating of 57 which is average, and means the camera is somewhat adequate for portrait photography. Shooting portraits leans greatly towards sensor dimensions, support for RAW photos and ability to work with external lighting.

Getting a nice points total of 72, the Panasonic G1 is a good choice to buy for street photography. A very good street photography camera provides a fine balance of image quality and portability.

A subpar sports photography points tally of 33 means the Panasonic G1 is not suitable for taking pictures of sports. A camera must have great tracking plus shutter speeds for sports photography.

Size is really crucial when buying a travel camera. In general, the Panasonic G1 gets a very good 62 as a travel camera which is a respectable choice to take on your travels.

If you find yourself looking to choose a camera for landscape photographs, the most significant aspect is going to be image quality. The Panasonic G1 at it's decent grade of 57 as a landscape camera is relatively appropriate compared to it's competitors.

A vlogging camera really should come with a articulating display screen, mic port and if possible image stabilization. Taking all things into account, the Panasonic G1 is not suitable for vlogging as it comes to a subpar score of 18.

If you are in the market for alternatives to the G1, here is a selection of the top placed cameras that fall under the class of Entry-Level Mirrorless.

The chart listed below will give you a summary of the G1 compared to it's highest scoring competitors suggested above.

Here are a handful of other cameras you may see as alternate options. To check out a extensive comparison, just click on the "compare" link.