Panasonic today introduced the LUMIX DMC-GH1 as a new member of the LUMIX G Micro System of interchangeable lens cameras. Fully compliant with the Micro Four Thirds System standard, the LUMIX G Micro System combines a downsized body with advanced functions that achieve both easy operation and high quality.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Front View
The new DMC-GH1 is called a CREATIVE HD HYBRID because it records not only high-quality photos but also high definition 1080/24p or smooth 720/60p HD (High Definition) movies in AVCHD* format. Continuous AF can be used while recording movies, to further boost operating ease. Taking advantage of its system camera design, the DMC-GH1 features the potential for unlimited photo expression by allowing the use of different lenses for specific shooting situations and subjects. High-quality sound recording with Dolby* Digital Stereo Creator and a host of other creative options, including manual settings, giving the DMC-GH1 even greater versatility.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Rear View
Supporting the DMC-GH1’s powerful full-HD movie recording function is a newly developed 12.1-megapixel high-speed Live MOS sensor and the Venus Engine HD image processor, which features two CPUs for outstanding processing capability. The new LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S., which is a versatile 10x zoom interchangeable lens, was designed for movie recording by including a silent and continuous auto focusing function and seamless aperture adjustment.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Side View
The DMC-GH1 also features D-SLR photo quality. Its newly developed Live MOS sensor renders images with minimal noise even when using high ISO sensitivity. The multi-aspect ratio function of the sensor allows photos to be taken using a 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9 aspect ratio, all with the same angle of view.
In addition to its high levels of performance for both photos and movies, the DMC-GH1 incorporates the iA (Intelligent Auto) mode,** a hallmark of LUMIX cameras that now includes Face Recognition,*** a function that “remembers” faces once the faces are registered. When a familiar face appears in the frame, the camera will prioritize the focus and exposure to capture it beautifully. This clever function makes it easy to get sharp and clear photos of special subjects in a group of people. iA mode is also available in movie recording. It automatically selects the most suitable scene mode and helps to correct hand-shake, focus and brightness problems — making it a one-stop solution for capturing beautiful photos and movies.*
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Top View
Operating ease is an important element of the LUMIX G Micro System identity, and it is highly evident in the DMC-GH1. For example, the clever design of the DMC-GH1 helps to prevent missed shooting opportunities for both photo and movie recording. To start recording a movie during shooting photos, the user simply presses a special, one-touch movie recording button. Most of the settings used for photo shooting carry over to movie recording without requiring any additional setting.
A choice of body colours also makes the DMC-GH1 highly attractive. Users can select authentic black or active red (which was very popular in the DMC-G1). Panasonic hopes to bring the fun of both photos and movies to as many people as possible with the LUMIX DMC-GH1, an unprecedented system camera that satisfies even the needs of professionals and advanced amateurs while offering easy operation for entry-level users.
Technological advantages for 1080/24p full-HD movie recording in the AVCHD format The LUMIX DMC-GH1 is an advanced photographic tool for recording not only great photos but also beautiful full-HD movies. In addition to Motion JPEG images, the DMC-GH1 can record high-resolution full-HD 1920 x 1080 movies at 24 fps (frames per second) or smooth HD 1280 x 720 movies at 60 fps in AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264)* format.
The AVCHD format can record almost twice the footage in HD quality than the conventional Motion JPEG, using the same SD card. A special, separate button on the back lets the user instantly start recording movies while shooting photos without any having to make any extra settings. There are always two options to record spur-of-the-moment scenes — high-quality photos or movies. The user can simply choose the one that saves precious memories most beautifully.
Technological advantages for 1080/24p full-HD movie recording in the AVCHD format
The LUMIX DMC-GH1 is an advanced photographic tool for recording not only great photos but also beautiful full-HD movies. In addition to Motion JPEG images, the DMC-GH1 can record high-resolution full-HD 1920 x 1080 movies at 24 fps (frames per second) or smooth HD 1280 x 720 movies at 60 fps in AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264)* format. The AVCHD format can record almost twice the footage in HD quality than the conventional Motion JPEG, using the same SD card. A special, separate button on the back lets the user instantly start recording movies while shooting photos without any having to make any extra settings. There are always two options to record spur-of-the-moment scenes — high-quality photos or movies. The user can simply choose the one that saves precious memories most beautifully.
The LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. kit lens boasts a focal length of 28-280mm (35mm camera equivalent) and supports the continuous AF function of the contrast AF system for both photos and movies. Panasonic considers this function to be indispensable for movie recording from a practical point of view. This lens is also designed for movie recording use by minimizing the mechanical sound generated by the continuous AF/AE action.
The newly developed 12.1-megapixel 4/3-type Live MOS sensor is capable of high-speed 4-channel readout to support full-HD movie recording. This sensor is also advantageous for photo recording with a high signal to noise ratio thanks to a new circuit structure that is totally unaffected by the noise generated in each of the circuits. It results in clear pictures even when taken at high ISO sensitivity. The sensor also allows images to be taken at three aspect ratios – 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 – with same angle of view.
The LUMIX DMC-GH1 also features the Venus Engine HD image processor. The two CPUs in this imaging engine dramatically speed up processing while achieving exceptional noise reduction performance. The Venus Engine HD’s excellent energy efficiency supports long-time AVCHD movie recording, and allows the output of both images and sounds via HDMI.
Rich options for expandability
In addition to LUMIX G lenses, the LUMIX DMC-GH1 and LUMIX G Micro System can use any interchangeable lens that complies with the Four Thirds standard via an optional mount adapter.* This gives the user access to the entire range of Four Thirds lenses. And a stream of new Micro Four Thirds lenses will be announced in the future, providing a large, diverse line of high-performance lenses for the user’s photographic toolbox. With the LUMIX G Micro System and the growing assortment of lenses becoming available, the expressive possibilities are unlimited. The LUMIX DMC-GH1 system camera offers a wide variety of options to choose from to match every shooting situation and shooting style. * External Flash: DMW-FL220(GN22) / DMW-FL360(GN36) / DMW-FL500(GN50) * PL Filter: DMW-LPL62 * ND Filter: DMW-LND62 NEW * MC Protector: DMW-LMCH62 * Mount Adapter: DMW-MA1 * Stereo Microphone: DMW-MS1 NEW * Battery Pack: DMW-BLB13 * Soft Case: DMW-CG2 NEW * Soft Bag: DMW-BAG1 * Shoulder Strap (Stylish) DMW-SSTG1-A/C/R/K* *NEW * Shoulder Strap (Woven) DMW-SSTG2-W * Shoulder Strap (Leather) DMW-SSTG3-T * Remote Shutter: DMW-RSL1
Specification
TYPE |
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| Camera Type | Digital interchangeable lens system camera |
| Recording media | SD memory card, SDHC memory card |
| Image sensor size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount |
IMAGE SENSOR |
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| Type | Live MOS Sensor |
| Total pixels | 14.0 Megapixels |
| Camera effective pixels | 12.1 Megapixels |
| Colour filter | Primary colour filter |
| Dust reduction system | Supersonic wave filter |
RECORDING SYSTEM |
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| Recording file format | Still Image: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.21), RAW, DPOF compatible / Still Image with Audio: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.21) + Quicktime / Motion Image: AVCHD / QuickTime Motion JPEG |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 (Multi-aspect recording except 1:1) |
| File size(Pixels) | |
| Motion Image | Motion Jpeg [4:3] QVGA : 320 x 240, 30fps / VGA : 640 x 480, 30fps / Motion Jpeg [16:9] WVGA : 848 x 480, 30fps / Motion Jpeg [HD] 1280 x 720, 30fps / AVCHD NTSC [Full HD] 1920 x 1080, 60i (sensor output is 24fps)(FHD: 17Mbps) / AVCHD NTSC [HD] 1280 x 720, 60p (SH: 17Mbps, H: 13Mbps, L: 9Mbps) / AVCHD PAL [Full HD] 1920 x 1080, 50i (sensor output is 25fps)(FHD: 17Mbps) / AVCHD PAL [HD] 1280 x 720, 50p (SH: 17Mbps, H: 13Mbps, L: 9Mbps) |
| Still Image | [4:3] 4000 x 3000(L), 2816 x 2112(M), 2048 x 1536(S) / [3:2] 4128 x 2752(L), 2928 x 1952(M), 2064 x 1376(S) / [16:9] 4352 x 2448(L), 3072 x 1728(M), 1920 x 1080(S) / [1:1] 2992 x 2992(L), 2112 x 2112(M), 1504 x 1504(S) |
| Image quality | RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard |
| Colour space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
VIEWFINDER |
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| Type | Live View Finder (1,440,000 dots equivalent) |
| Field of view | Approx. 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 |
| Eye point | Approx.17.5mm from eyepiece lens |
| Diopter adjustment | -4.0 ~ +4.0 m-1 |
AUTO FOCUS |
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| Type | Contrast AF system |
| Focusing mode | AFs/AFc/MF |
| AF mode | Face detection/ AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing |
| AF detective range | EV 0-18 (F3.5 lens, ISO 100) |
| AF assist lamp | yes |
| AF lock | AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFs mode |
| Others | Pre AF (Quick AF/Continuous AF), AF+MF, MF Assist (5x, 10x) |
EXPOSURE CONTROL |
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| Light metering system | 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system |
| Light metering mode | Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot |
| Metering range | EV 0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO 100) |
| Exposure mode | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual |
| ISO sensitivity | Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / Intelligent ISO |
| Exposure compensation | 1/3EV Step ±3EV |
| AE lock | AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed |
| AE bracket | 3,5,7 frame, in 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step, ±2 EV |
WHITE BALANCE |
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| White balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1,2 / Color temperature setting |
| White balance adjustment | Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias |
| Color temperature setting | 2500-10000K in 100K |
| White balance bracket | 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis |
SHUTTER SYSTEM |
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| Type | Focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter speed | Still Images: 1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 4minutes) |
| Self timer | 2sec / 10sec / 10sec, 3 images |
| Remote control | Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional) |
SCENE MODE |
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| Movie SCN mode | Portrait / Scenery / Sports / Low Light / Close-up (Flower/Food/Objects/Macro) / SCN (Sunset/Party/Portrait) / (Activated by selecting Still Image SCN mode then pressing Movie Button. Still Image SCN modes without corresponding Movie SCN mode is recorded in Normal mode.) |
| Still Image SCN mode | Portrait (Normal/Soft Skin/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative) / Scenery (Normal/Nature/Architecture/Creative) / Sports (Normal/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative) / Close-up (Flower/Food/Objects/Creative) / Night Portrait (Night Portrait/Night Scenery/Illuminations/Creative) / SCN (Sunset/Party/Baby 1,2/Pet) |
BURST SHOOTING |
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| Burst speed | 3 frames/sec (High speed) or 2 frames/sec (Low speed) |
| Number of recordable images | 7 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed) / Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files) / (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression) |
BUILT-IN-FLASH |
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| Type | TTL Built-in-Flash, GN11 equivalent (ISO 100 m), Built-in Pop-up |
| Built-in flash(Mode) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| X-Sync(Synchronization) speed | Less than 1/160 second |
| Flash output adjustment | 1/3EV Step ±2EV |
| Flash synchronization | 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. |
| Hot shoe | TTL Auto with FL220/FL360/FL500(Optional) |
LCD MONITOR |
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| Type | Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD |
| Monitor size | Free-angle 3.0inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide viewing angle |
| Pixels | 460K dots |
| Filed of view | Approx. 100% |
| Brightness adjustment | Auto, Power LCD, Manual (7 levels) |
| OSD language | English,German,French,Italian,Spanish,Japanese |
LIVE VIEW |
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| Digital zoom | 2x, 4x |
| Extra optical zoom | Max.2x (Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.) |
| Real-time Histogram | YES |
| Guide Lines | Guide Lines (3 patterns) |
FILM MODE |
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| Colour | Standard / Dynamic / Nature / Smooth / Nostalgic / Vibrant |
| Black and white | Standard / Dynamic / Smooth |
| Others | My Film1 / My Film2 / Multi Film |
PLAYBACK |
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| Playback mode | Normal playback / 30-thumbnail display / 12-thumbnail display / Calendar display / Zoomed playback (16x Max.) / Slideshow (duration & effect is selectable) / Playback Mode (Normal/Picture/AVCHD/Motion JPEG/Face Recognition/Favorite) / Title Edit / Text Stamp / Resize / Trimming / Aspect Conversion / Rotate / Rotate Display / Print Set / Protect / Audio Dubbing |
PROTECTION / ERASE |
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| Protection | Single / Multi or Cancel |
| Erase | Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite |
DIRECT PRINT |
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| PictBridge compatiblePrint size, Layout, Date setting is selectable | |
INTERFACE |
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| HDMI | miniHDMI TypeC (1.3a corresponding) Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p (576p in PAL system) Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo Creator |
| USB | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Speaker | YES |
| Microphone | Stereo, Wind-cut: on/off |
| Remote/External microphone input | 2.5mm. stereo mini jack |
| Audio video output | Stereo Type, NTSC/PAL, NTSC only for North America *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the products that are available in your market. |
GENERAL DATA |
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| Power | |
| Battery | ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1250mAh) (Included) / Battery Charger/AC Adapter (Input: 110-240V AC, DC Cable is required) |
| Battery life | CIPA Standard : Approx. 300 images(LCD) LVF : Approx. 320 images with LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. |
| Dimensions [mm] | |
| Width | 124.0 |
| Height | 89.6 |
| depth | 45.2 |
| Weight | Approx. 385g / 13.58 oz Body only |
| Operating Condition | |
| Operating temperature | 0 dig.C to 40 dig.C (32 dig.F to 104 dig.F) |
| Operating humidity | 10% to 80% |
| Standard Accessories | |
| Software | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.1 HD Edition / SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 SE / USB Driver |
| Standard accessories | Battery Charger / AC Adapter / Battery Pack / Body Cap / AV Cable / USB Connection Cable / AC Cable / DC Cable / Shoulder Strap / CD-ROM |
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