Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

performance, portability, usability, image quality, contrast

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Shoots high-definition video, shoots very crisp images, auto ISO limiting, electronic viewfinder, built-in flash

Feels too bulky for a Micro Four Thirds camera, image stabilisation not built in to camera body

Panasonic's Micro Four Thirds line-up gets its second model in the Lumix DMC-GH1. It's a very good quality camera for taking stills and also does very well when shooting high-definition video. However, at $3299, it's quite expensive so only go for it...

There's no doubt at all that the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 is a very nice camera. Build quality is excellent, and the camera body and control layout are very well designed. Performance is first rate, image quality in both still and video modes is...

Tiny body ; Touch sensitive screen ; Electronic viewfinder ; Wi-Fi connectivity ; Excellent range of digital filters

No NFC ; Touchscreen sometimes a little over sensitive ; Fixed screen

Ratings in depth Camera reviews Best mirrorless CSC Best camera Back in October 2013, Panasonic first introduced the GM1. This was a line of new super-small cameras, which despite its small size still managed to fit in a 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds...

60x zoom ; Raw format shooting ; Full manual control

No Wi-Fi ; No touchscreen ; Low resolution, small EVF

Electronic level ; Full manual control ; EVF ; Customisable buttons

No touchscreen ; Loss of detail at higher ISOs ; Small sensor

Tough outer shell and cosseted interior ; Stylish for a rugged camera ; GPS ; Full HD video ; In-camera digital effects and 3D

Pricey ; Waterproofing limited if camera's dropped ; Loss of focus towards the corners at maximum wide-angle ; Image quality little better than a cheaper Panasonic snapshot

It's a tough life being an armoured camera; your chunky, flight case-like exterior invites careless owners. Announced alongside the 16 megapixel Panasonic FT20 comes the 12.1MP Panasonic FT4.

Superb lens ; Idiot-proof HD video ; Advanced features

Loose aspect-ratio slider ; Lens distortion in 16:9 mode ; Fixed rear LCD

The Panasonic Lumix LX5 is a refresh of the popular Lumix LX3, a well-regarded power compact that's also caught on as a D-SLR replacement.

Excellent build quality ; Small size ; Touchscreen controls ; Good image quality in right conditions

Can get noisy at high ISOs ; Some enthusiast features have been cut

Digital camera technology moves fast as manufacturers attempt to fill every niche in an incredibly competitive market. Just over two years ago we saw Panasonic and Olympus announce the Micro Four Thirds camera standard, and already we are onto the...

Quality build and looks ; Innovative touchscreen AF ; Decent 720p HD movie mode ; Reasonable kit lens ; Excellent electronic viewfinder

Limited choice of lenses ; Some eccentric layout ; Movie-mode tweaks could be simplerl ; Not 1080p HD recording ; Limited RAW editing software

A lot's happened in the camera market in the 18 months or so since the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 arrived, and this upgrade of the original Micro Four Thirds hybrid is eagerly awaited.