Panasonic DMC-G1W, DMC-G1 User Manual

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DMC-G1 Speciﬁ cations

Type

Recording media

TYPE

Image sensor size 17.3 x 13.0 mm Mount Micro Four Thirds mount Type Live MOS Sensor Total pixels 13.1 Megapixels Camera effective pixels 12.1 Megapixels

IMAGE SENSOR

Aspect ratio 4:3 (Horizontal : Vertical) Color ﬁ lter Primary color ﬁ lter Dust reduction system Supersonic wave ﬁ lter

Recording ﬁ le format

Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9

RECORDING

File size

SYSTEM

Image quality

Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB

Type

Field of view Approx. 100%

VIEWFINDER

Magniﬁ cation

Eye point Approx.17.5 mm Diopter adjustment -4.0 ~ +4.0 [m Type Contrast AF system Focusing mode AFs/AFc/MF

AF mode

AUTO FOCUS

AF detective range EV 0-18 (F3.5 lens, ISO 100) AF assist lamp YES

AF lock

Light metering system

Light metering mode

Metering range EV 0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO 100)

Exposure mode

EXPOSURE CONTROL

ISO sensitivity

Exposure compensation 1/3EV Step ±3EV

AE lock

AE bracket

White balance

WHITE

adjustment

BALANCE

Color temperature setting

White balance bracket

Digital interchangeable lens system camera SD memory card, SDHC memory card, Multimedia card

JPEG(Design rule for Camera File System, based on Exif 2.21 standard), RAW, DPOF corresponding

4:3 Aspect Ratio: 4000 x 3000 pixels, 2816 x 2112 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 4000 x 2672 pixels, 2816 x 1880 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 4000 x 2248 pixels, 2816 x 1584 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard

Live View Finder (1,440,000 dots equivalent)

Approx. 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm ﬁ lm camera equivalent) with 50mm lens at inﬁ nity;

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Face detection / AF Tracking / 23-areafocusing / 1-area-focusing

AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFs mode 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot

Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / Intelligent ISO

AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed 3, 5, 7 frame, in 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step, ±2 EV Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1,2 / Color temperature setting

Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias

2500-10000K in 100K

3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis

Type Focal-plane shutter Shutter speed

SHUTTER

Self timer 2sec / 10sec / 10sec, 3 images

SYSTEM

Remote control

Advanced SCN mode

SCENE MODE

SCN mode Sunset / Party / Baby 1, 2 / Pet

Burst speed

BURST SHOOTING

Number of recordable

Type

Built-in ﬂ ash

BUILT-INFLASH

X-Sync speed Less than 1/160 second Flash output adjustment 1/3EV Step ±2EV Flash synchronization 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. Hot shoe Type

Monitor size

LCD MONITOR

Pixels 460K dots Field of view Approx. 100% Digital zoom 2x, 4x

Extra optical zoom

LIVE VIEW

Other functions

Color

FILM MODE

Black and white Standard / Dynamic / Smooth Others My Film 1 / My Film 2 / Multi Film

PLAYBACK Playback mode

Protection Single / Multi or Cancel

PROTECTION / ERASE

Erase Single / Multi / All / Except FAVORITE

DIRECT PRINT Print

Digital USB 2.0 High Speed Digital video MiniHDMI TypeC (1.3b corresponding)

INTERFACE

Analog video

*Shooting conditions: 23°C with 50% humidity; LCD on**; Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (512MB); Using the supplied battery; Using the supplied lens; Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (When the optical image stabilizer is set to [Mode1]); Recording once every 30 seconds with full ﬂ ash every second recording; Turning the camera off every 10 recordings. **The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode or Power LCD mode. CIPA is an abbreviation of "Camera & Imaging Products Association".

•PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- 2.1E: Requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or Vista®. •SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.0 SE: Requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or Vista® (Only a systems administrator with authority can install software on a Windows® XP or 2000), or Apple® Mac OS® X v10.2 or later (Version 10.3 or later is recommended). •Overall length of lens is from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount. •Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. •Design, functions, and speciﬁ cations are subject to change without notice. •Some sample images are simulated. •Some accessories are not available in some countries. •Availability of colors and OSD languages may vary depending on the sales area. •The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder. •Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •Apple® and Mac OS® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. •Other names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure are generally the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. •Some functions may not work when lenses other than the included lens are used. Please refer to Panasonic's website etc., for the latest information.

1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 4 minutes)

Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional) 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)

3 frames/sec (High speed) or 2 frames/sec (Low speed) 7 pictures (when there are RAW ﬁ le with the particular speed), Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW ﬁ le)(depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression) TTL Built-in-Flash, GN11 equivalent (ISO100.m), Built-in Pop-up Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off

TTL Auto with FL220/FL360/FL500 (Optional) Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD Free-angle 3.0inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide viewing angle

Max.2x (Not effective with full pixel recording. Magniﬁ cation ratio depends on the recording pixels.) Guide Lines (3 patterns), Real-time Histogram Standard / Dynamic / Nature / Smooth / Vibrant / Nostalgic

Single / 12, 30-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Highlight Display, Zoomed playback (16x max.), /image rotation (except for RAW) Slide show (duration is adjustable, also manual controllable), Playback of favorite pictures / Resizing (selectable number of pixels) Trimming / Protection / Aspect conversion / DPOF print setting

PictBridge (Print size, Layout, Date setting is selectable)

NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu)

*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the products that are available in your market.

OSD LANGUAGE

OSD language

Battery

POWER

Battery life

Dimensions (W x H x D) 124 x 83.6 x 45.2 mm

DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT

Weight Approx. 385g (Body only) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Operating humidity 10% to 80%

Software STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Standard accessory

LUMIX G Lens Specifications

LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.

Lens Construction 12 elements in 9 groups (1 Aspherical lens) Mount Micro Four Thirds mount Optical Image Stabilizer YES

Focal Length

Aperture Type Aperture F3.5 (Wide) - F5.6 (Tele) Minimum Aperture F22 Closest Focusing Distance Maximum magniﬁ cation Approx. 0.17x / 0.34x (35 mm ﬁ lm camera equivalent) Diagonal Angle of View Filter Size Ø52 mm / 2.05 in Max. Diameter Ø60 mm / 2.36 in

Overall Length

Weight Approx. 195 g / 6.88 oz Standard Accessory

LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Lens Construction 16 elements in 13 groups Mount Micro Four Thirds mount Optical Image Stabilizer YES

Focal Length

Aperture Type Aperture Minimum Aperture F22 Closest Focusing Distance Maximum magniﬁ cation Approx. 0.19x / 0.38x (35 mm ﬁ lm camera equivalent) Diagonal Angle of View Filter Size Ø52 mm / 2.05 in Max. Diameter Ø70 mm / 2.75 in

Overall Length

Weight Standard Accessory

English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simpliﬁ ed), Dutch, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Finnish, Danish, Swedish Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1250 mAh) (Included) Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional DC cable (DMW-DCC3) is required) CIPA Standard : Approx. 330 images(LCD) LVF : Approx. 350 images with LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.

PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- 2.1 E, SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.0 SE, USB Driver Battery Charger/AC Adaptor, Battery Pack, Body Cap, Video Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM

f=14 mm to 45 mm (35 mm ﬁ lm camera equivalent 28 mm to 90 mm) 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm

0.30 m at all focal lengths

75° (W)~27° (T)

Approx. 60mm / 2.36 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)

Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag

f=45 mm to 200 mm (35mm ﬁ lm camera equivalent 90 mm to 400 mm) 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm F4.0 (Wide) - F5.6 (Tele)

1.0 m at all focal lengths

27° (W)~6.2° (T)

Approx. 100mm / 3.93 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)

Approx. 380 g / 13.4 oz

Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag

Actual Size

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Ultra-Compact

Digital Interchangeable Lens Camera

The LUMIX G1 is as easy to use as a compact digital camera,

with the stunning photo quality of a digital SLR camera.

It's a new-generation digital interchangeable lens camera that does away with

the mirror box and complies with the new Micro Four Thirds System standard.

It also features Full-time Live View for compact digital camera shooting ease,

and iA (Intelligent Auto) mode for beautiful photos with point-and-shoot simplicity.

The G1 is a camera you'll love from day one.

It's easy to take with you. It makes every day a new opportunity for discovery.

It lets you capture the emotion behind the moment.

It gives you the freedom to express yourself visually.

And most of all, it makes photography more fun than you've ever imagined.

The G1 will forever change the way you see the world around you,

and the role that photography plays in your life.

Lumix DMC-G1 is awarded 2008 Photokina Star

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LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5 - 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. 1/250 sec, F5.4, ISO 100

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NEW WAY

Full-Time Live View Lets You Take It Easy

Full-time Live View shows you - before you shoot

- how the settings change the photo

The G1's Full-time Live View is revolutionary. It lets you see in the LCD how adjusting the exposure, white balance, aperture and even the shutter speed will affect the photo. This kind of super-easy live view shooting has never before been possible with a digital SLR camera.

Live View Finder – an electronic viewﬁ nder complete with Full-time Live View

You've never looked into a viewfinder like this one. Developed by Panasonic for the G1, this high-performance electronic viewfinder boasts a Full-time Live View function that converts the optical viewfinder unit into a digital form. You experience a new level of shooting convenience through the high-performance viewﬁ nder that is simply not possible with optical viewﬁ nders of the past.

Eye Sensor: Live View Finder switches on when you look into it

When you look into viewfinder, a sensor automatically turns the Live View Finder on and the LCD off. You enjoy smoother, easier shooting without having to switch the setting of the display.

Freely customizable information display

Customize the camera to fit your preference by changing the display style or switching to a full-screen display. The G1 also features the Quick Menu that's popular on LUMIX compact digital cameras, so you can make a variety of settings without taking your eye from the Live View Finder.

3.0-inch free-angle LCD with high 460,000-dot resolution

The large 3.0-inch LCD rotates 180º horizontally and 270º vertically, making it easy for you to capture dynamic shots from extreme angles without getting into an awkward position. And when the lighting around you changes, the LCD backlighting level automatically changes too, so you get comfortable, easy-on-the-eyes viewing at all times.

Shoot any way you want to shoot. High angle, low angle, side angle – it's easy with the G1.

270°

180°

100% ﬁ eld of view with high resolution

Shutter speed effect

In Preview mode, you can even see how adjusting the shutter speed settings will affect the photo.

Aperture effect

In Preview mode, you can display a preview of the image to check the depth of ﬁ eld before you shoot.

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The G1's Live View Finder has the large 1.4x (0.7x*) magniﬁ cation and 100% field of view of the optical viewfinders on high-end digital SLR cameras. This, plus the 1,440,000-dot equivalent resolution, makes it easy to shoot the exact image the camera

*35 mm equivalent.

sees.

100% ﬁ eld of view

Viewﬁ nder styleLCD monitor style

Quick menu displayFull-screen display

High angle shots over a crowd

Tripod shots without having to crouch

Shots around obstacles or barriers, where an ordinary viewfinder just won't work

Low angle shots near ground level

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NEW WAY

iA Mode Helps You Get Beautiful Shots Anytime, Anyplace

iA mode can make all the right settings – automatically

If you've resisted buying a digital SLR camera because you think they're hard to use, your wait is over. Meet the G1, with iA (Intelligent Auto) mode. This mode activates six detection and compensation functions that work automatically, leaving you free to just aim and shoot. It's easier to get a beautiful shot anytime, anyplace.

Shake detection - MEGA O.I.S.

Gyrosensors built into the lens detect hand-shake and an O.I.S. shifts to compensate. Assisting you in getting those clear, beautiful, blur-free photos.

Face detection - Face Detection AF/AE

The camera detects when there are faces in the frame and adjusts the focus and exposure to capture them properly. This allows you to shoot beautiful portraits without any hassle.

Face Dete ction AF/AE

Scene detection - Intelligent Scene Selector

The camera automatically selects whichever of ﬁ ve Scene modes – Portrait, Night Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, and Close-up – best suits the situation.

Light detection - Intelligent Exposure

The camera can correct the brightness in parts of the image that are too dark due to insufﬁ cient lighting, backlighting or use of the ﬂ ash.

Intelligent Exposure

Subject detection - AF Tracking

Once you've focused on a subject, AF Tracking keeps the subject in focus – even if it moves – until you press the shutter button.

* For use in iA mode, AF Tracking must be selected in advance.

Contrast AF helps make Full-time Live View even more effective

The G1 not only gives you the advantages of Full-time Live View, it also adds contrast AF for even easier, more accurate focusing. These technologies make possible a variety of convenient functions

- such as Face Detection AF and AF Tracking - that digital SLR cameras with phase difference AF systems cannot offer.

Versatile 1-area auto focus for ﬁ ner focusing precision

When using 1-area AF mode, you can move the auto-focusing area in the frame. You can also change the size of focus area to Spot, Normal, L, or XL to fine-tune the focusing in complicated shooting compositions.

23 AF areas cover more of the frame

The auto focus system is keyed to 23 areas all around the frame,

MEGA O.I.S. OFF MEGA O.I.S. ON

Motion detection - Intelligent ISO Control

If the subject moves as you snap the shot, the camera automatically adjusts the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to help prevent subject blur.

Normal ISO Auto Intelligent ISO Control

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Digital Red-Eye Correction

The red-eye correction in the built-in ﬂ ash and the camera's image processing circuit work together to reduce red-eye when you're using the ﬂ ash to take shots of people.

Auto Backlight Compensation

When set to iA mode, the auto backlight compensation function activates whenever the camera detects that the light source is behind the subject. It gives you pictures with a wide dynamic range even in high contrast situations.

automatically assuring the optimal AF operation for any scene you're shooting.

*This is a simulated image. All 23 AF areas are not simultaneously displayed in fact.

Quick AF: Focusing starts as soon as you aim the camera

The camera begins focusing the instant it determines you're in a shooting stance. This system focuses quicker than the usual method of pressing the shutter button halfway, so you're ready sooner to capture the moment.

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NEW QUALITY

Micro Four Thirds: Exquisite Beauty in a Smaller Package

The open standard that led to the mirror-less body

The G1 adopts the Micro Four Thirds System standard, developed as an extended version of the Four Thirds System standard for digital camera systems. By adopting this standard and developing a camera body that eliminates the mirror box and optical viewfinder unit, Panasonic was able to shorten the flange-back distance* by about half (compared with a conventional Four Thirds camera) and reduce the lens mount diameter by about 6 mm. The result is a digital interchangeable lens camera that is simply revolutionary in terms of usability and mobility. Small enough for you to take anywhere yet sophisticated enough to take you as far into photography as you want to go.

Mirror Structure (DMC-L10)

Mirror-Less Structure (DMC-G1)

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Penta Mirror

Focusing Glass

Main Mirror

AF Sensor

Flange Back Approx. 40mm

Flange Back Approx. 20mm

AE Sensor

Sub Mirror

Live View Finder

LVF

Image Sensor

LCD

Image Sensor

LCD

LUMIX G lenses: Superior portability, superior rendering

The newly developed LUMIX G lenses comply with the Micro Four Thirds System standard for interchangeable lenses. Characterized by their compact size and lightweight, both lenses bring out the full capabilities of the 4/3-type image sensor, and support the contrast AF function of the G1 and its long list of convenient functions. Both lenses also feature Panasonic's MEGA O.I.S. (optical image stabilizer), which makes it easy to shoot super clear shots even in low-light situations by suppressing the blur caused by hand-shake.

MEGA O.I.S. – Panasonic's advanced hand-shake correction technology

The LUMIX G lenses incorporate Panasonic's MEGA O.I.S., the advanced optical image stabilization system that has highly proven in LUMIX digital cameras. In the LUMIX G lenses, efficient stabilization elaborated by a special integrated LSI that processes output from the gyrosensors, which operate 4,000 times per second.

Three image stabilization modes to suit different needs

Mode 1

Image is continually corrected, so you can see the image clearly on the Live View ﬁ nder or the LCD.

Mode 2

Correction occurs only when you press the shutter release button, providing a greater corrective effect.

Mode 3

Continually corrects for up/down camera movement; ideal for panning action shots.

LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5 - 5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S.

From casual snapshots to personal portraits to sweeping landscapes, this versatile zoom lens provides beautiful results in a wide range of shooting situations. It covers the standard focal range of 28 to 90 mm (35 mm equivalent). The aspheric lens element also improves optical performance by minimizing distortion, even at the 28 mm wide end.

For the lenses distortion compensation available, the horizontal axis of MTF is the distance from the center, which is compensated accordingly.

LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0 - 5.6/ MEGA O.I.S.

Covering from 90 to 400 mm (35 mm equivalent), this telephoto zoom lens lets you capture crisp, blur-free shots when shooting sports events and other distant subjects while achieving minimum aberration at all focal length, high-contrast representation and high color reproduction by implementing 3 ED (extra-low-dispersion) lens elements.

For the lenses distortion compensation available, the horizontal axis of MTF is the distance from the center, which is compensated accordingly.

Four Thirds adaptability – Multiplying photographic possibilities

The G1 can be fit with a mount adaptor DMW-MA1 (optional) that allows the use of a wide variety of high-performance Four Thirds lenses, including Leica D lenses. Naturally, the shooting functions of the G1 remain usable with the DMWMA1 mounted.* Unleash your creative possibilities, for example, by using a single focus lens to capture images with a beautiful, softly focused background, and an ultra-powerful zoom to pull distant wildlife right up close.

*Lenses other than LUMIX G lenses cannot use the AF Tracking, AFc (Auto Focus Continuous) or Continuous AF functions. Also, when a lens that does not support the Contrast AF function is mounted, operation will automatically switch to manual focus. Conﬁ rm the operation information of compatible lenses at Customer support http://panasonic. jp/support/global/cs/dsc (English).

12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor: Higher image quality, lower power consumption

The 4/3-type 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor featured in the G1 offers the best of both worlds – the superior image quality of a CCD sensor, and the lower power consumption of a CMOS sensor. New technology that makes it possible to read 4 channels of data simultaneously also helps the G1 deliver 60 frame-persecond Full-time Live View images, while faithfully reproducing high-resolution images with ﬁ ne detail and rich gradation.

•Four Thirds™ and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries.

Venus Engine HD – Next-generation digital signal processing

Two CPUs give the Venus Engine HD exceptionally advanced processing capabilities. This sophisticated LSI features effective noise reduction even at high ISO sensitivity levels. The Venus Engine HD also reproduces delicate color nuances faithfully with independent gradation control for each of the R, G and B colors. Additionally, it supports the Live View function, resulting in the display of smooth images at 60 fps. HDMI output support is also a feature of the Venus Engine HD.

Dust reduction system protects the image sensor

If dust or other foreign matter gets inside the camera when you're changing lenses, it could cling to the image sensor and show up as a spot in photos. The G1 helps eliminate this possibility by placing a Supersonic Wave Filter in front of the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating around 50,000 times per second, the ﬁ lter repels dust and other particles. This keeps the image sensor clean at all times and eliminates the need for cumbersome maintenance procedures.

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NEW FUN

High Deﬁ nition that Goes Beyond Beauty – All the Way to Emotion

My Color mode puts you in control of the color

In My Color mode you can freely adjust the color, brightness and saturation parameters, while checking the Fulltime Live View image to see how those adjustments affect the picture. This makes it easier and more fun to create interesting, expressive images. Adjust the settings that best suit the shooting conditions and your expressive intent, and then enjoy your own photography.

Color

Brightness

Saturation

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Film mode – To capture photos with a special mood or expressiveness

Much like changing the film type in a film camera, you can enjoy a wide range of expression based on six color modes and three monochromatic modes. When the multi-film mode is selected, you can record pictures having up to three different effects with each press of the shutter button.

Standard Dynamic

Smooth

NatureNostalgic Vibrant

Dynamic B&WStandard B&W Smooth B&W

Exposure modes and Scene modes that ﬁ t a range of situations

The G1 starts with the common P/A/S/M exposure modes and adds a host more to give you easy shooting and beautiful results in a wide range of situations. These include an iA mode in which the camera makes all of the settings, a Custom mode that lets you register up to three sets of settings you use often, and Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait, SCN (Sunset/Party/Baby/Pet), and My Color modes.

Advanced Scene modes give you even more control

In Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait modes, you can ﬁ ne-tune four or ﬁ ve of the settings to better match the shooting conditions. This makes it easier to capture the exact image you have in mind.

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

Designed for easy operation

A textured coating on the grip makes the G1 easy to hold and handle, and the grip's gentle curvature helps prevent hand fatigue even after extended use. The front dial on the top of the grip provides even smoother operation. By pressing the front dial, you can quickly set the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation while holding the camera in shooting position.

1920 x 1080-pixel HD (high-deﬁ nition) photo recording

The G1 shoots wide-screen, 16:9, full-HD images. These images are simply breathtaking when displayed on an HDTV, which handles about four times the data of a standard-deﬁ nition TV. With G1, you can enjoy a whole new style of HDTV viewing with family and friends.

HD output-ready for the HDTV age

The G1 has an HDMI output terminal. When the G1 is connected to an HDMIcompatible TV via an HDMI mini cable (optional), the user can easily enjoy a slideshow of photos taken with the G1. When the G1 is connected to a VIERA TV that has VIERA Link capability, the TV's remote control unit can be used to run the slideshow.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Deﬁ nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Color selection: Unique in more ways than one

Advanced technologies and performance set the G1 apart from other cameras. Its choice of body colors does too. All models feature a textured coating and, in addition to authentic black, the G1 comes in attractive red and blue colors that add to the fun of owning this unique digital interchangeable lens camera. The G1 lets you bring a splash of color into your life while capturing spectacular images of the world around you.

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Optional accessories

External Flash

DMW-FL220

DMW-FL360 DMW-FL500

PL Filter

DMW-LPL52

MC Protector

DMW-LMC 52

ND Filter

DMW-LND 52

Mount Adaptor

DMW-MA1

Remote Shutter Shoulder Strap (Stylish)

DMW-RSL1

•Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. •The battery pack, DMW-BLB13, comes with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together. •Batteries made by other companies which have been certiﬁ ed by Panasonic may be used with these units, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries. •Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before purchasing. •Please conﬁ rm the latest information about batteries on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/info/battery.html (English) •Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the optional accessories that are available in your market.

NEW NEW

DMW-MA3R*

*They will be available in summer 2009.

DMW-SSTG1-K (Black) DMW-SSTG1-A (Blue) DMW-SSTG1-C (Beige) DMW-SSTG1-R (Red)

NEW

Included software

SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.0 SE

The G1 records original image data in RAW file format, which allows images to be developed according to your intention. A number of highly advanced functions can be applied to these RAW images by using the SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.0 SE software utility, with its unique combination of high resolution and extraordinary color separation performance.

PHOTOfunSTUDIO –viewer- 2.1E

PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer - 2.1E gives you a single interface to easily manage your growing photo collection, and editing functions to enhance your images.

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LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0 - 5.6/MEGA O.I.S. 1/80 sec, F11.0, ISO 100

Battery Pack

DMW-BLB13DMW-MA2M*

Shoulder Strap (Woven)

DMW-SSTG2-W (White)

SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.0 SE System Requirements

Windows: Microsoft® Windows® Millenium Edition, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional (Recommended), Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition (Recommended), Microsoft® Windows ® XP Professional (Recommended), Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Basic (Recommended),

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Premium (Recommended), Microsoft® Windows® Vista Ultimate (Recommended), Microsoft® Windows® Vista Business (Recommended)* 64-bit OS is unsupported.; Macintosh: Mac® OS X v10.2 (v10.3 or later recommended)

Windows: XGA (1024 x 768) and Full-Color (24 bits) or more

Display

Macintosh: Display that supports a resolution of XGA (1024 x 768) or more; Display and video card capable of displaying 16-bit color or more.(24-bit color or more recommended)

Windows® XP / 2000 / Me: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

RAM

Windows® Vista: 1 GB or more; Macintosh: 512 MB (1 GB or more recommended)

Free Hard Disk

100 MB or more free space (required for installation and activation); A large amount of free disk space is required depending on the development data or storage of images after development.

Space

•Please conﬁ rm compatibility with Windows® Vista on the following website. http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/ english/p/support/index.html; •System administrator (Administrator) privileges are necessary when installing this software on Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP. •The personal computer must be connected to the Internet for user registration. •We have conﬁ rmed that this software is compatible with the Rosetta, but it does not support the Universal binary.

PHOTOfunSTUDIO –viewer- 2.1E System Requirements

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Basic,

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Premium, Microsoft® Windows® Vista Ultimate, Microsoft® Windows® Vista Business

High Color (16 bit) or more

Display

Desktop resolution of 800 x 600 pixels or more

(1024 x 768 or more recommended) RAM 256 MB or more (512 MB or more for Windows® Vista) Free Hard Disk

[For install] 200 MB or more; [For use] 200 MB or more Space

•Some function is limited with Windows® Vista.

DC Cable

DMW-DCC3

Shoulder Strap (Leather)

DMW-SSTG3-T (Brown)

Soft Case

DMW-CG1

HDMI mini Cable

RP-CDHM15 RP-CDHM30

Soft Bag

DMW-BAG1

SD / SDHC Memory

Pro High Speed

32 GB*: RP-SDV32G 16 GB*: RP-SDV16G 8 GB*: RP-SDV08G 4 GB*: RP-SDV04G 2 GB*: RP-SDV02G

*1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Usable capacity will be less.

High Speed

12 GB*: RP-SDM12G 6 GB*: RP-SDM06G 4 GB*: RP-SDM04G 2 GB*: RP-SDM02G 1 GB*: RP-SDR01G

Box Contents

DMC-G1K Lens Kit

DMC-G1W Double Zoom Lens Kit

*Additional DC Cable (DMW-DCC3; optional) required to power camera using Battery Charger/AC Adapter.

Body, LUMIX G VARIO 14-45 mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S., Lens Hood, Lens Cap, Lens Storage Bag, Battery Pack, Battery Charger / AC Adaptor, Body Cap, Video Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM

Body, LUMIX G VARIO 14-45 mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S., LUMIX G VARIO 45-200 mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S., Lens Hood x2, Lens Cap x2, Lens Storage Bag x2, Battery Pack, Battery Charger/AC Adaptor, Body Cap, Video Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM

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Main Parts and Controls

2 3

Flash

Sensor

Self-timer indicator / AF assist lamp

Lens release button Diopter adjustment dial

Lens lock pin

Mount

Display (LCD monitor style)

Flash output adjustment

2nd curtain synchro

Extra optical zoom

Histogram

AF tracking operation

White balance bracket

14 15

1 2 3

23 24

456

Lens ﬁ tting mark

Front dial

[LVF/LCD] button

Viewﬁ nder

Eye sensor

1415

1617181920

29 30

3031

White balance ﬁ ne adjustment

My color mode

Current date and time/ : Travel destination setting

Custom settings

Program shift

Flash mode

Film mode

Optical image stabilizer / : Jitter alert

: Single

: Burst : Auto bracket

: Self-timer

Digital zoom

Picture size

Quality

LCD mode

Intelligent Exposure

Battery indication

Playback button

[AF/AE LOCK] button

Camera ON/OFF switch

LCD monitor

[DISPLAY] button

Delete button / Preview button

(LCD recording information)

11 12

13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22

91610 11 12 13 14 15

Card (displayed only during recording) Recording state (Flashes red.)/ Focus (Lights green.) AF area Number of recordable pictures White balance ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation value /Manual exposure assistance Shutter speed Aperture value Recording mode Metering mode AF mode

1819

AE lock

AF lock

Age

Self-timer

Spot metering target

17 18 19 20

[MENU/SET] button

Cursor buttons / ISO / AF mode / Function button / WB Strap eyelet

Aspect ratio Picture size :4000 x 3000 pixels (12 million pixels) :2816 x 2112 pixels (5.9 million pixels) :2048 x 1536 pixels (3.1 million pixels)

Quality

Card

Aspect ratio Picture size :4000 x 2672 pixels (10.7 million pixels) :2816 x 1880 pixels (5.3 million pixels) :2048 x 1360 pixels (2.8 million pixels)

Quality

Card

23 24

Aspect ratio Picture size

Quality

Card

•The number of recordable pictures is an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)

•The number of recordable pictures depends on the subjects. •In some cases, the number of recordable pictures displayed on the Live View Finder/LCD monitor may not decrease regularly. •The picture size for [EZ] is not displayed when [EX. OPT. ZOOM] is set to [OFF]. •If you set [EX. OPT. ZOOM] to [ON], [EZ] is displayed on the screen when the picture size is set to a size other than the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio.

[REMOTE] socket

[HDMI] socket

[DIGITAL / V.OUT] socket

Card door Mode dial

DC cable cover

Focus distance reference mark

1GB 160 320 47 55 320 640 55 60 600 1180 60 63 2GB 330 650 96 110 650 1270 110 120 1220 2360 120 125 4GB 650 1280 185 220 1290 2510 220 240 2410 4640 240 250 6GB 990 1950 280 330 1970 3820 330 360 3660 7050 360 380

8GB 1320 2610 380 450 2630 5110 450 490 4910 9440 490 510 12GB 2000 3930 580 670 3980 7710 680 740 7400 14240 730 770 16GB 2660 5250 770 900 5310 10290 900 990 9880 19000 980 1030 32GB 5350 10540 1550 1810 10650 20650 1820 1980 19820 38120 1970 2070

1GB 180 360 53 62 360 710 62 68 680 1310 67 71

2GB 370 730 105 125 730 1420 125 135 1360 2550 135 140

4GB 730 1430 210 240 1450 2800 240 270 2680 5020 270 280

6GB 1110 2180 320 370 2200 4260 370 410 4070 7640 410 430

8GB 1480 2920 430 500 2950 5710 500 550 5450 10230 550 570 12GB 2240 4400 650 760 4460 8610 760 830 8230 15430 830 870 16GB 2990 5880 870 1010 5950 11490 1020 1110 10980 20590 1100 1160 32GB 6000 11800 1750 2040 11940 23050 2040 2230 22020 41300 2220 2330

:4000 x 2248 pixels (9 million pixels) :2816 x 1584 pixels (4.5 million pixels) :1920 x 1080 pixels (2.1 million pixels)

1GB 210 430 62 73 430 850 73 80 900 1720 81 84 67 75 89

2GB 430 860 125 145 870 1700 145 160 1800 3410 160 170 135 150 180

4GB 860 1690 250 290 1720 3350 290 320 3540 6700 320 330 260 300 350

6GB 1300 2580 380 440 2620 5090 440 480 5390 10190 490 510 400 450 540

8GB 1750 3450 510 590 3500 6820 600 650 7220 13640 650 680 540 610 720 12GB 2640 5210 770 900 5290 10280 900 980 10890 20580 990 1030 820 920 1090 16GB 3520 6950 1030 1200 7050 13720 1200 1310 14530 27450 1320 1380 1090 1230 1450 32GB 7070 13960 2060 2410 14160 27530 2420 2640 29150 55070 2650 2770 2190 2470 2920

27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

Focus mode dial

Flash open lever

Hot shoe

Status indicator

[Q.MENU] button

[FILM MODE] button

Shutter button

Drive mode lever Single Burst Auto bracket Self-timer

G1 System Chart

Panasonic System

ND Filter

HDTV

DVD Recorder

DMW-LPL52

Soft Case

DMW-CG1

PL Filter

Shoulder Strap

DMW-SSTL1

Leather Bag DMW-BAL1

External Flash

DMW-FL500

External Flash

DMW-FL360

External Flash

DMW-FL220

Remote Shutter

DMW-RSL1

Soft Bag

DMW-BAG1

Blu-ray Disc Player

•Some functions of G1 cannot be used when mounting the Four Thirds lenses with the Mount Adaptor DMW-MA1, the LEICA M or R lenses with the Mount Adaptor DMW-MA2M or DMW-MA3R. •Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. •When a lens that does not support the Contrast AF function is mounted, operation will automatically switch to manual focus. •Conﬁ rm the operation information of compatible lenses at Customer Support http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc (English). •For detailed information about the lenses made by SIGMA, OLYMPUS and LEICA, please see each company’s website. •The DMW-BLB13 comes with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together. •Batteries made by other companies which have been certiﬁ ed by Panasonic may be used with these units, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries. •Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before purchasing. •Please conﬁ rm the latest information about batteries on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/info/battery.html (English). •The SDHC Memory Card can be used only if the SDHC logo is indicated on the equipment or in the operation manual. It cannot be used with equipment that supports only the SD Memory Card.

DMW-LND52

SDHC Memory Card

MC Protector DMW-LMC52

DMW-SSTG1 DMW-SSTG2 DMW-SSTG3

Personal Computer

SD Memory Card

HDMI mini Cable

RP-CDHM15 RP-CDHM30

DC Cable

DMW-DCC3

Battery Pack DMW-BLB13

Standard Accessories

CD-ROM

PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer- 2.1 E

SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 SE

LUMIX G VARIO

14-45mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.

Shoulder StrapShoulder Strap

USB Connection

Cable

Video Cable

AC Cable

Battery Charger / AC Adaptor

Battery Pack DMW-BLB13

Micro Four Thirds

LUMIX G Lenses

LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm F4.0-5.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.

Movie Support

Four Thirds

Mount Adaptor

DMW-MA1

LEICA M/R

Mount Adaptor

DMW-MA2M

Mount Adaptor

DMW-MA3R

LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm F4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

LEICA D Lenses

LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-150mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.

SIGMA Lenses

OLYMPUS E-System

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/index.htm

APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM

30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F2.8

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm F3.5-6.3

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 SWD

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50mm F2.0 Macro

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6

LEICA M Mount Lenses

LEICA R Mount Lenses

LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.

LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm F2.8-3.5 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.

APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM

MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG

24mm F1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO

http://www.olympus-global.com/en/global/

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 70-300mm F4.0-5.6

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150mm F2.0

ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm F2.8-3.5 II

ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm F3.5 Macro

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm F3.5 Fisheye

LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm F3.8-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.

APO 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG HSM

50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM

10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90-250mm F2.8

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6

ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F2.8

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F4.0

LUMIX G VARIO 7-14mm F4.0 ASPH.

LEICA D SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 ASPH.

APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM

18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 35-100mm F2.0

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-35mm F2.0 SWD

ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm F2.8-3.5