It's super light, uses interchangeable lenses, and is smaller than an ordinary DSLR. See why the LUMIX DMC-G1 is worth a closer look.
Big DSLR makers like Canon and Nikon have been sexing-up the budget DSLR market this year, but now it's Panasonic's turn.
The 12.1 Megapixel LUMIX DMC-G1 aims to break the DSLR mold. For one thing, there's no mirror, the camera relying on an electronic viewfinder (with 100% field of vision). Full Live View is also standard.
The end result is a camera smaller than some standard DSLRs. The LUMIX DMC-G1 weighs 385g, compared to 720g for the Canon 450D (our current A-List DSLR).
The LUMIX DMC-G1 is only beaten for weight by the Olympus E-420, which weighs in at an incredible 380g.
The other big news is the Micro Four Thirds System - the LUMIX DMC-G1 accepts both the new Micro Four Thirds lenses, which Panasonic says are smaller, and the conventional Four Thirds Lenses with an adaptor.
Something also not usually seen in the DSLR camera space is colour choices - the LUMIX DMC-G1 is available in blue or red, as well as black.
It will be very interesting to see the image quality, once we've had a chance to play with the camera. If Panasonic can get this camera under $1,000, it may be a worthy alternative to Canon's 1000D and the Sony A300.
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| The LUMIX DMC-G1 |