Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Electronics | By: Jamie Pert
Posted on: July 1, 2009 | 3 Comments
If you head over to Gizmodo you can see a full review of Panasonic’s latest digital camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1, if you read our review on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 last November you will probably be shocked to hear that this latest camera has exactly the same still shooting capabilities as the G1.
The thing that is different about this version of the camera is it has a ‘H’ in the model name, this ‘H’ simply stands for High-definition, considering there is a $700 price difference in my opinion this is a big difference just for the additional High-definition video recording capabilities.
Due to the identicalness of the still photography with the G1 and the GH1 you would hope that the video recording was exceptional to justify the price difference, as it turns out the video recording was exceptional, recording a 1080p.
The major thing holding this camera back is its current $1500 price tag, if you already posses a half decent still photography camera why buy this rather then a cheaper High-definition camera?
Check out Gizmodo for a full detailed review which include sample photos, videos and a much deeper look into the cameras features.
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To the last question in your post, I have no answer. I thought I was in a rare situation of having neither a good still camera nor an HD video camera at the moment, so $1500 for this one makes sense for me. But clearly it makes sense for a lot of other people too, because every seller has this camera backordered. I have one pre-ordered but I wish I knew when to expect it. I’m almost glad it’s priced a bit high, otherwise the supply/demand ratio would be even worse.
Panasonic needs to move fast and price the GH1 at the same price as a G1.
I have grown tired of waiting for the GH1. I’m cancelling my order and moving on.