Panasonic Lumix 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
July 13 09:45
Alex
Hi, you guys completely missed the point about price and value. The 14mm-140mm kit lens is superior to most (if not all) kit lens that are included with other DSLR and thus much pricier. You have to compare it with similar lenses such as the Nikon 18-200 AF-S VR f/3.5-5.6 and Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS. Add the price of either of those lenses to the Nikon D5000 or Canon EOS 500D (accordingly) and you get a very similar price tag to the GH1. It's not the video features that make the camera expensive, it's the lens!
July 13 11:56
Mat Gallagher
With a price difference of £850 between the G1 with 14-45mm and GH1 with 14-140mm that is suggesting you are paying nearly £1000 for the lens. Nikon's 18-200mm VR is only £550.
December 29 16:08
wafawdf
next time you upload footage. do it un compressed or it is pointless. amateurs