Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 review
Verdict
The GH1 is an exceptional camera, but more than anything it is an exceptional video camera. In terms of still imaging it has some improvements on the previous G1 model, though these are not significant enough on their own to justify the huge price difference.
The GH1 does come with an impressive lens, which does come some way to explain the price increase, and this is a great addition for both still and for video use.
As this review was going to press, Panasonic announced an update to the GH1 and the 14-140mm lens, which is expected to give improvements to the camera's burst rate, video stabilising and other performance issues.
If this is the case it may answer the minor gripes we have - all apart from the price - making this an even better proposition.
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Latest comments
December 29 16:08
wafawdf
next time you upload footage. do it un compressed or it is pointless. amateurs
April 12 14:31
david kramer
This small/simple camera, is a "game changer" like the Sony TRV900(which I own as well as the GH1) Nothing beats it price/value. Leica/Aspheical w/enabling "Legacy" "old", manual Canon FD lenses....
November 10 15:35
Mike B
Given this is now available for £730, about the price of the lens on its own, it makes this a good star buy!
February 26 15:45
Bruna
Hmmm This veiorsn of the manual from the (as opposed to the UK site) seems to be a slightly older veiorsn, but may still prove useful if the UK site is permanently broken as far as downloading the manual is concerned.