Camera Test: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Imaging: 12.1MP effective, Live MOS Four Thirds sensor captures images at 4000x3000 pixels with 12 bits/color in RAW mode.

Storage: SD/SDHC cards. Stores JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG.

Burst rate: Full-sized JPEGs (Extra Fine mode), up to card capacity at 3 fps; RAW, up to 7 shots at 3 fps.

AF system: TTL contrast detection with 23 focus areas and adjustable size single-area focusing. Face detection, single-shot and continuous AF.

Shutter speeds: 1/4000 to 60 sec plus B (1/3-EV increments).

Metering: TTL metering with 144-zone Intelligent Multiple (a.k.a. evaluative), centerweighted, and spotmetering. EV 0-18 (at ISO 100).

ISO range: ISO 100-3200 (in 1/3-, 1/2-, or 1-EV increments).

Flash: Built-in pop-up flash GN36 (in feet at ISO 100). Supports TTL autoflash with Panasonic Lumix flashes; Xsync at 1/160 sec.

Viewfinder: Electronic viewfinder with 1,440,000- dot equivalent.

LCD: Fully articulated 3-in. TFT with 460,000-dot resolution.

Output: Hi-Speed USB 2.0, HDMI (mini-type) video, NTSC/PAL composite. PictBridge compatible.

Battery: Rechargeable DMWBLB13PP Li-ion; CIPA rating, 330 (LCD) or 350 (EVF) shots.

Size/weight: 4.9x3.3x1.78 in., 0.85 lb with card and battery.

Street price: $800 with Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Mega O.I.S. lens.

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