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LUMIX® G1 Series 12.1 Megapixel Interchangeable Lens Camera

DMC-G1K
Features
  • Compact, Mirror Free Design
  • Full-Time "Live View"
  • Intelligent Auto Mode

LUMIX® G1 Series 12.1 Megapixel Interchangeable Lens Camera

 DMC-G1K

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    • Camera Type Digital Interchangeable Lens Camera
    • KEY FEATURES
    • Camera Effective Pixels 12.1 Mega Pixels
    • Image Sensor 13.1 Total Mega PixelsLive MOS SensorPrimary Color Filter
    • Image Sensor Size 17.3 x 13.0mm
    • Dust Reduction System Supersonic wave filter
    • Focal Length f=14mm to 45mm (35mm film camera equivalent 28mm to 90mm)
    • Lens Construction 12 elements in 9 groups (1 Aspherical lens)
    • Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
    • Aperture Range F3.5 (Wide) - F5.6 (Tele)Minimum Aperture F22
    • LENS SPECIFICATIONS
    • Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
    • Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA O.I.S.
    • Mega Optical Image Stabilizer Yes
    • Closest Focusing Distance 0.30m at all focal lengths
    • Maximum Magnification Approx. 0.17x / 0.34x (35mm film camera equivalent)
    • Diagonal Angle of View 75° (W)˜27° (T)
    • Filter Size φ52mm / 2.05 in
    • Max. Diameter Ø60mm / 2.36 in
    • Overall Length (Lens only) Approx. 60mm / 2.36 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
    • Weight (Lens only) Approx. 195g / 6.88oz
    • PERFORMANCE FEATURES
    • Focus Type: Contrast AF systemMode: AFs/AFc/MFAF Detective Range: EV 0-18 (ISO100)AF mode: Face detection
      AF Tracking/23-area-focusing/1-area-focusing
    • AF/AE Lock AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFs mode
    • AF Assist Lamp Yes
    • ISO Sensitivity Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / Intelligent ISO
    • White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1,2 / Color temperature setting
    • White Balance Adjustment Blue/Amber BiasMagenta/Green Bias
    • Color Temperature Setting 2500-10000K in 100K
    • White Balance Bracket 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
    • Exposure Program AE Aperture Priority AE Shutter Priority AE Manual
    • Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV Step, ± 3 EV
    • Auto Bracketing ( AE) 3,5,7 frame, in 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step, ±2 EV
    • Light Metering System 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
    • Light Metering Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot
    • Metering Range EV 0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO 100)
    • Face Detection Yes
    • Scene Modes SCN (Sunset / Party / Baby 1, 2 / Pet)
    • Advanced Scene Mode Portrait:Normal,SoftSkin,Outdoor,Indoor,CreativeScenery:Normal,Nature,Architecture,CreativeSports:Normal,
      Outdoor,Indoor,CreativeNight Portrait:NightPortrait,NightScenery,Illuminations,CreativeClose-up:Flower/Food/Objects/Creative
    • Shutter Speed/Shutter System Type: Focal-plane shutter, Speed: 1/4000 ˜ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 4 minutes), Remote control with bulb
      function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional)
    • Self Timer 2 seconds / 10 seconds / 10 seconds / 3 images
    • Recording Format Still Image: JPEG(Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), RAW, DPOF
      corresponding image with audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)
    • Image Quality Fine / Standard / RAW / RAW+Standard JPEG / RAW+Fine JPEG
    • Color Space sRGB, Adobe RGB
    • RECORDING IMAGE SIZE ( Pixels)
    • 4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 4000 x 3000 pixels2816 x 2112 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
    • 3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 4000 x 2672 pixels2816 x 1880 pixels,2048 x 1360 pixels
    • 16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 4000 x 2248 pixels2816 x 1584 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
    • CONVENIENCE FEATURES
    • Burst Shooting Mode 7 pics(when there are RAW file with the particular speed)Unlimited consecutive shooting
      (when no RAW file) (depending on memory card size, batt. power, pic size, & compression)For 3 frames/sec (High speed)
      or 2 frames/sec (Low speed)
    • STANDARD FEATURES
    • Protection/Erase Protection: Single / Multi or CancelErase: Single / Multi / All / Except FAVORITE
    • Built-in Flash Type/Mode Type: TTL Built-in-Flash, GN11 (ISO100,m), Built-in Pop-upMode: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On,
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
    • Flash Synchronization 1st. Curtain Sync. , 2nd Curtain Sync.
    • X-Sync Speed Less than 1/160 second
    • External Flash Hot shoe (TTL Auto with FL360/FL500/FL220 (Optional))
    • Viewfinder Live View Finder(1,440,000 dots equiv)Magnification: Approx. 1.4x/0.7x(35mm film camera equiv) w/50mm
      lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1Field of view: approx. 100%Eye point: approx. 17.5mmDiopiter Adjust: -4.0 ˜ +4.0 [m-1]
    • LCD Monitor Free-angle 3.0” Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD (460K dots)3:2 Aspect/Wide viewing
      angleField of view: approx. 100%
    • Live View Digital zoom: 2x, 4xExtra optical zoom: Max. 2x (Not effective with full pixel recording. Magnification ratio
      depends on the recording pixels.)Other functions: Highlight Display, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Real-time Histogram
    • Film Mode Standard, Dynamic, Natural, Smooth, Vibrant, Nostalgic, WB/Standard, WB/Dynamic, WB/Smooth, My Film1,
      MyFilm2, Multi Film
    • Playback Mode Single/12/30-thumbnail displayCalendar displayZoomed playbackImage rotation(except RAW)
      Slide showPlayback fav picturesResizing(selectable number of pixels)Trimming/ProtectionAspect conversionDPOF print setting
    • OSD Language English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
    • Recording Media SD Memory CardSDHC Memory CardMultimedia Card
    • Interface Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed)Digital Video: MiniHDMI TypeC (1.3b corresponding)Analog Video: NTSC/PAL
      Composite (switched by menu)
    • Direct Print PictBridge Print size, Layout, Date setting is selectable
    • Color Black
    • Power Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1250mAh)(Included)Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC)
      (Optional DC cable (DMW-DCC3) is required)
    • Battery Life Up to 330 images (LCD), up to 350 images (LVF) (CIPA Standard with with LUMIX G VARIO
      14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)*
    • ACCESSORIES
    • Included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- 2.1 E, SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.0 SE, USB Driver
    • Standard Accessories Battery Charger/AC Adapter, Battery Pack, Body Cap, Video Cable, USB Connection Cable,
      AC Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM
    • Intelligent ISO Control Yes
    • Intelligent Scene Selector Yes
    • Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.29" x 4.88" x 1.78"
    • AF Tracking Yes
    • Weight .85 lbs
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Firmware & Drivers FIRMWARE
  • ZIP
    DMC-G1 Firmware Update
  • PDF
    Download and install instructions
    • Version: 1.50
    • Issues Addressed: Warning: For our customers safety, after this firmware update to Ver.1.3 or later, your Panasonic Digital Camera (DMC-G1) cannot be operated by unauthorised 3rd party batteries. (Currently there is no authorised 3rd party battery available in the market.)

      1. Improved operation menu for image stabilizer ([OFF] will be added under [STABILIZER] only when LUMIX G VARIO 14-42 mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS014042) is attached).

      2. Improved modulation accuracy of flash

      3. Improved AF (auto focus) performance with lenses of other manufacturer.
    • Release Date: 5-10-2010
    • Operating Systems: windows/mac
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