Panasonic DMC-G1 Lumix DSLR 12 Megapixel Digital Camera - Blue

Based on the new Micro Four Thirds System standard, the LUMIX G1 eliminates the internal mirror structure that defines Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras, thus reducing the size and Weight by nearly half. With the mirror-less system, the G1’s flange back, which is the distance between the mount and the image sensor, has been reduced from 40 mm - as specified in the Four Thirds System - to approximately 20 mm. This allows greater accuracy and precision than ever in a digital SLR camera.
The Live View Finder and the bright 460,000-dot resolution, 3.0-inch LCD provide a 100% field of view, letting the User adjust settings before taking a shot, which is a great learning tool for consumers beginning to use manual controls, as they can visually confirm the effects of changed settings. The G1 introduces a new Contrast AF (Auto Focus) function that is not only accurate and easy to use, but also very fast. Users can choose from a wide-range of AF modes, including multiple-area AF with up to 23 focus areas, 1-area AF with a selectable focus area, Face Detection, and AF Tracking. In the 1-area AF mode, the AF frame size can be changed by simply turning a dial. The G1 also has a Quick AF function that begins focusing as soon as the user aims the camera.

AF Tracking - Automatically tracks the subject as it moves

Intelligent Exposure - Helps prevents photos from being under- or over-exposed by analyzing the framed image and adjusting the brightness in areas that are too dark because of dim lighting, backlighting or the use of the flash

MEGA O.I.S. - Gyrosensors detect handshake and lens system shifts to compensate, helping to prevent hand movement from creating a blurry image

Intelligent ISO

Intelligent Scene Selector - Senses ambient conditions and automatically selects the appropriate mode from Scenery, Portrait, Close-up, Night Portrait or Night Scenery

Face Detection modes

Live MOS Sensor - Provides the best of both worlds with high image quality from a CCD sensor, and the lower-power consumption of a CMOS

Venus Engine HD - New imaging processor enhances noise reduction and provides independent gradation control for each of the R, G and B colors

HDMI output

4:3 and 16:9 Image capture ratios

144-zone sensing exposure - AE and Manual

TTL Flash

Body Dimensions (HxWxD) 3.3 x 4.9 x1.8"