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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

SpecificationsExpand All

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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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Reviews

DMC-G1K is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 2.
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Very nice surprise Nice and compact interchangeable lens camera. EVF is much much better than I expected. Using old manual focus lens with this is very very easy. With proper adapters, I can use most lens that I have with this camera. Image quality is excellent at low ISO. Too much noise at higher ISO. There are a number of DSLR with less noise at high ISO. However, when comparing with cameras at the same size, the G1 definitely has much better noise. I would recommend this to everyone.
Date published: 2009-02-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lumix G1 - replacing my Canon?!? Yes, it is that good. At least for me...side by side 8x10 prints as well as some deep pixel peeping are at least as good as from my Canon 20D--even with an 'L' zoom attached! Edges a little better on the Canon lens maybe. And the cost is about 1/2...kudos to the P team for getting the lenses good, Leica's design maybe? Now that's out of the way, this camera handles perfectly, the body is just substantial enough to hold well and the surface is a pleasure to touch. Focus is fast and silent and accurate. Exposure is as good as it gets in real world situations. I have tested it indoors with/without flash, in bright sun (no flare?!?), at sunset, and on faces, just works great. Low light/high ISO is pretty darn good too, way better than any compact and nearly as noise free as the best sensors out there. Can't ask for more. The LVF/LCD is a real treat for my tired eyes, and I love the WYSIWYG image, I do not miss the SLR viewfinder at all, in fact I am more creative and more accurate now. User interface takes a little getting used to but pretty intuitive once you know your way around the screens. I think this is the absolute best thing to happen to photography since the FE2 :-) The G1 is now my camera for trips, the zoo, family, and all of my 'enthusiast' endeavors! I would highly recommend this for anyone for any purpose other than perhaps true professional sports photography. Way to go Panasonic...now how about that wide-angle lens?
Date published: 2009-01-08
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Support

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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