Panasonic DMC G1W User Manual

DMC-G1 Specifications  
Digital interchangeable lens system  
Type  
Shutter speed  
Self timer  
Focal-plane shutter  
1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 4 minutes)  
2sec / 10sec / 10sec, 3 images  
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)  
Sunset / Party / Baby 1, 2 / Pet  
3 frames/sec (High speed) or  
2 frames/sec (Low speed)  
English, German, French, Italian,  
Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian,  
Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese  
(Simplified), 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)  
Type  
camera  
SHUTTER  
SYSTEM  
SD memory card, SDHC memory card,  
Multimedia card  
OSD LANGUAGE OSD language  
Recording media  
TYPE  
Remote control  
Image sensor size  
Mount  
Type  
17.3 x 13.0 mm  
Micro Four Thirds mount  
Live MOS Sensor  
13.1 Megapixels  
Total pixels  
Battery  
POWER  
Advanced SCN mode  
Camera effective pixels 12.1 Megapixels  
SCENE MODE  
IMAGE SENSOR  
Aspect ratio  
Color filter  
4:3 (Horizontal : Vertical)  
Primary color filter  
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.  
Battery life  
Dust reduction system Supersonic wave filter  
SCN mode  
JPEG(Design rule for Camera File  
System, based on Exif 2.21 standard),  
RAW, DPOF corresponding  
Burst speed  
Dimensions (W x H x D) 124 x 83.6 x 45.2 mm  
Approx. 385g (Body only)  
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C  
Recording file format  
Aspect ratio  
DIMENSIONS  
WEIGHT  
/
Weight  
7 pictures (when there are RAW file  
with the particular speed), Unlimited  
consecutive shooting (when there are  
no RAW file)(depending on memory  
card size, battery power, picture size,  
and compression)  
4:3, 3:2, 16:9  
OPERATING  
CONDITIONS  
BURST  
SHOOTING  
4:3 Aspect Ratio: 4000  
x
3000 pixels,  
Operating humidity  
Software  
10% to 80%  
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  
Number of recordable  
Type  
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  
RECORDING  
SYSTEM  
File size  
STANDARD  
ACCESSORIES  
Standard accessory  
TTL Built-in-Flash, GN11 equivalent  
.
(ISO100 m), Built-in Pop-up  
RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard,  
Fine, Standard  
sRGB, Adobe RGB  
Live View Finder  
(1,440,000 dots equivalent)  
Image quality  
Color space  
Type  
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced  
On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction,  
Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye  
Reduction, Forced Off  
Built-in flash  
X-Sync speed  
LUMIX G Lens Specifications  
LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.  
BUILT-IN-  
FLASH  
Lens Construction  
Mount  
Optical Image Stabilizer YES  
12 elements in 9 groups (1 Aspherical lens)  
Micro Four Thirds mount  
Less than 1/160 second  
Field of view  
Approx. 100%  
Flash output adjustment 1/3EV Step 2EV  
Flash synchronization 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync.  
Hot shoe  
Type  
Approx. 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm film camera  
equivalent) with 50mm lens at infinity;  
-1.0 m  
VIEWFINDER  
AUTO FOCUS  
Magnification  
f=14 mm to 45 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent  
28 mm to 90 mm)  
7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm  
F3.5 (Wide) - F5.6 (Tele)  
F22  
TTL Auto with FL220/FL360/FL500 (Optional)  
Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD  
Free-angle 3.0inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide  
viewing angle  
460K dots  
Approx. 100%  
2x, 4x  
Max.2x (Not effective with full pixel  
recording. Magnification ratio depends  
on the recording pixels.)  
Guide Lines (3 patterns),  
Real-time Histogram  
Standard / Dynamic / Nature / Smooth /  
Vibrant / Nostalgic  
Standard / Dynamic / Smooth  
My Film 1 / My Film 2 / Multi Film  
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  
Single / Multi or Cancel  
Single / Multi / All / Except FAVORITE  
PictBridge (Print size, Layout, Date  
setting is selectable)  
USB 2.0 High Speed  
-1  
Focal Length  
Eye point  
Diopter adjustment  
Type  
Approx.17.5 mm  
-1  
Aperture Type  
Aperture  
Minimum Aperture  
Monitor size  
-4.0 ~ +4.0 [m  
]
LCD MONITOR  
Contrast AF system  
AFs/AFc/MF  
Face detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-  
focusing / 1-area-focusing  
Pixels  
Field of view  
Digital zoom  
Focusing mode  
Closest Focusing Distance 0.30 m at all focal lengths  
Maximum magnification Approx. 0.17x / 0.34x (35 mm film camera equivalent)  
AF mode  
Diagonal Angle of View  
Filter Size  
Max. Diameter  
75° (W)~27° (T)  
Ø52 mm / 2.05 in  
Ø60 mm / 2.36 in  
Approx. 60mm / 2.36 in (from the tip of the lens to  
the base side of the lens mount)  
AF detective range  
AF assist lamp  
EV 0-18 (F3.5 lens, ISO 100)  
YES  
Extra optical zoom  
LIVE VIEW  
AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button  
halfway pressed in AFs mode  
Other functions  
Color  
AF lock  
Overall Length  
144-zone multi-pattern sensing  
system  
Weight  
Standard Accessory  
Approx. 195 g / 6.88 oz  
Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag  
Light metering system  
FILM MODE  
Black and white  
Others  
Intelligent Multiple  
/ Spot  
EV 0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO 100)  
/
Center Weighted  
Light metering mode  
Metering range  
LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.  
Lens Construction  
Mount  
Optical Image Stabilizer YES  
16 elements in 13 groups  
Micro Four Thirds mount  
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE,  
Shutter Priority AE, Manual  
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200  
/ Intelligent ISO  
Exposure mode  
EXPOSURE  
CONTROL  
f=45 mm to 200 mm (35mm film camera equivalent  
90 mm to 400 mm)  
7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm  
F4.0 (Wide) - F5.6 (Tele)  
F22  
ISO sensitivity  
PLAYBACK  
Playback mode  
Focal Length  
Exposure compensation 1/3EV Step 3EV  
Aperture Type  
Aperture  
Minimum Aperture  
AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button  
halfway pressed  
AE lock  
AE bracket  
3, 5, 7 frame, in 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step, 2 EV  
Protection  
Erase  
PROTECTION  
ERASE  
/
Closest Focusing Distance 1.0 m at all focal lengths  
Maximum magnification Approx. 0.19x / 0.38x (35 mm film camera equivalent)  
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade /  
Halogen / Flash / White Set 1,2 / Color  
temperature setting  
White balance  
Diagonal Angle of View  
Filter Size  
Max. Diameter  
27° (W)~6.2° (T)  
Ø52 mm / 2.05 in  
Ø70 mm / 2.75 in  
Approx. 100mm / 3.93 in (from the tip of the lens to  
the base side of the lens mount)  
DIRECT PRINT Print  
White balance  
adjustment  
Color temperature  
setting  
Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias  
2500-10000K in 100K  
WHITE  
BALANCE  
Digital  
Digital video  
Analog video  
MiniHDMI TypeC (1.3b corresponding)  
Overall Length  
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.  
INTERFACE  
Weight  
Standard Accessory  
Approx. 380 g / 13.4 oz  
Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag  
3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in  
magenta/green axis  
White balance bracket  
LOCAL DEALER  
*Shooting conditions: 23°C with 50% humidity; LCD on**; Using  
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 flash every second  
recording; Turning the camera off every 10 recordings.  
a
Panasonic SD Memory Card (512MB); Using the supplied battery; Using the supplied lens; Starting  
Actual Size  
**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 specifications 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.  
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  
Live View Finder – an electronic viewfinder  
complete with Full-time Live View  
Eye Sensor: Live View Finder switches on when  
you look into it  
3.0-inch free-angle LCD with high 460,000-dot  
resolution  
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.  
Yo u ' v e n e v e r lo o ke d i n t o  
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.  
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.  
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  
270°  
180°  
Freely customizable information display  
unit into  
experience  
a
digital form. You  
new level of  
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.  
a
shooting convenience through  
the high-performance viewfinder  
that is simply not possible with  
optical viewfinders of the past.  
Shoot any way you want to shoot. High angle,  
low angle, side angle – it's easy with the G1.  
100% field 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.  
The G1's Live View Finder has the large 1.4x (0.7x*) magnification  
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.  
High angle shots over a crowd  
Shots around obstacles or barriers,  
where an ordinary viewfinder just  
won't work  
LCD monitor style  
Viewfinder style  
Aperture effect  
In Preview mode, you can display a preview of the image to check  
the depth of field before you shoot.  
Tripod shots without having to  
crouch  
Low angle shots near ground level  
100% field of view  
Full-screen display  
Quick menu display  
04  
05  
NEW WAY  
iA Mode Helps You Get Beautiful Shots Anytime, Anyplace  
iA mode can make all the  
right settings – automatically  
Face detection - Face Detection AF/AE  
Light detection - Intelligent Exposure  
Contrast AF helps make Full-time Live View  
even more effective  
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.  
The camera can correct the brightness in parts of the image that  
are too dark due to insufficient lighting, backlighting or use of the  
flash.  
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.  
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 finer focusing precision  
Intelligent Exposure  
Face Detection AF/AE  
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.  
Subject detection - AF Tracking  
Shake detection - MEGA O.I.S.  
Scene detection - Intelligent Scene Selector  
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.  
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.  
The camera automatically selects whichever of five Scene modes  
– Portrait, Night Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, and Close-up –  
best suits the situation.  
23 AF areas cover more of the frame  
The auto focus system is keyed  
to 23 areas all around the frame,  
automatically assuring the optimal AF  
operation for any scene you're shooting.  
MEGA O.I.S. OFF  
MEGA O.I.S. ON  
*This is  
a
simulated image. All 23 AF areas are not  
Motion detection - Intelligent ISO Control  
simultaneously displayed in fact.  
If the subject moves as you snap the shot, the camera  
automatically adjusts the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to help  
prevent subject blur.  
Digital Red-Eye Correction  
Auto Backlight Compensation  
Quick AF: Focusing starts as soon as you aim the  
camera  
The red-eye correction in the built-in flash and the camera's  
image processing circuit work together to reduce red-eye  
when you're using the flash to take shots of people.  
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.  
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.  
Normal ISO Auto Intelligent ISO Control  
06  
07  
NEW QUALITY  
Micro Four Thirds: Exquisite Beauty in a Smaller Package  
The open standard that led to the  
mirror-less body  
LUMIX G lenses: Superior portability,  
superior rendering  
LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5 - 5.6 ASPH./  
MEGA O.I.S.  
LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0 - 5.6/  
MEGA O.I.S.  
Four Thirds adaptability – Multiplying  
photographic possibilities  
Venus Engine HD – Next-generation  
digital signal processing  
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.  
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.  
From casual snapshots to personal  
portraits to sweeping landscapes, this  
versatile zoom lens provides beautiful  
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.  
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 DMW-  
MA1 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.  
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.  
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.  
MEGA O.I.S. – Panasonic's advanced  
hand-shake correction technology  
*Lenses other than LUMIX  
G
lenses cannot use the AF Tracking, AFc (Auto Focus Continuous) or Continuous AF  
Penta Mirror  
Mirror Structure  
(DMC-L10)  
functions. Also, when lens that does not support the Contrast AF function is mounted, operation will automatically  
a
The LUMIX G lenses incorporate Panasonic's MEGA  
O.I.S., the advanced optical image stabilization  
system that has highly proven in LUMIX digital  
AE Sensor  
jp/support/global/cs/dsc (English).  
Focusing Glass  
Dust reduction system protects the image sensor  
Sub Mirror  
Image  
cameras. In the LUMIX  
G
lenses, efficient  
I f d u s t o r o t h e r  
f o r e i g n m a t t e r  
g e t s i n s i d e t h e  
camera when you're  
changing lenses, it  
could cling to the  
image sensor and  
For the lenses distortion compensation available, the horizontal axis of MTF is the distance from the center,  
which is compensated accordingly.  
For the lenses distortion compensation available, the horizontal axis of MTF is the distance from the center,  
which is compensated accordingly.  
12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor:  
Higher image quality, lower power consumption  
stabilization elaborated by a special integrated LSI  
that processes output from the gyrosensors, which  
operate 4,000 times per second.  
Sensor  
Main Mirror  
AF Sensor  
LCD  
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  
Flange Back Approx. 40mm  
Three image stabilization modes to suit different needs  
Live View Finder  
Mirror-Less Structure  
(DMC-G1)  
Mode 3  
Mode 1  
Mode 2  
CCD sensor, and the lower power  
show up as  
a
spot  
LVF  
consumption of a CMOS sensor.  
in photos. The G1  
New technology that makes  
it possible to read 4 channels  
of data simultaneously also helps the G1 deliver 60 frame-per-  
second Full-time Live View images, while faithfully reproducing  
high-resolution images with fine detail and rich gradation.  
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 filter repels dust and other particles. This keeps  
the image sensor clean at all times and eliminates the need for  
cumbersome maintenance procedures.  
Image  
Sensor  
LCD  
Image is continually  
corrected, so you can  
see the image clearly  
on the Live View finder  
or the LCD.  
Correction occurs only  
when you press the  
shutter release button,  
Continually corrects  
for up/down camera  
movement; ideal for  
panning action shots.  
providing  
a
greater  
Flange Back Approx. 20mm  
corrective effect.  
•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.  
08  
09  
NEW FUN  
High Definition that Goes Beyond Beauty – All the Way to Emotion  
My Color mode puts you in control of the color  
Film mode – To capture photos with a special  
mood or expressiveness  
Exposure modes and Scene modes that fit a  
range of situations  
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.  
In My Color mode you can freely adjust  
the color, brightness and saturation  
parameters, while checking the Full-  
time 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.  
Much like changing  
the film type in a  
film camera, you  
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.  
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.  
1920 x 1080-pixel HD (high-definition)  
photo recording  
Color  
Standard  
Smooth  
Dynamic  
Advanced Scene modes give you even  
more control  
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-definition TV. With  
G1, you can enjoy a whole new style of HDTV viewing with family  
and friends.  
In Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait modes,  
you can fine-tune four or five of the settings to better match the  
shooting conditions. This makes it easier to capture the exact  
image you have in mind.  
Brightness  
Saturation  
Nostalgic  
Nature  
Vibrant  
HD output-ready for the HDTV age  
The G1 has an HDMI output terminal.  
When the G1 is connected to an HDMI-  
compatible 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.  
Standard B&W  
Dynamic B&W  
Smooth B&W  
Portrait  
Normal / Soft Skin / Outdoor / Indoor / Creative  
Normal / Nature / Architecture / Creative  
Normal / Outdoor / Indoor / Creative  
Color selection: Unique in more ways than one  
Scenery  
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.  
Sports  
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
Close-up  
Night Portrait  
Flower / Food / Objects / Creative  
Night Portrait / Night Scenery / Illuminations / Creative  
10  
11  
Optional accessories  
External Flash  
PL Filter  
MC Protector  
ND Filter  
DMW-FL220  
DMW-FL360  
DMW-FL500  
DMW-LPL52  
DMW-LMC 52  
DMW-LND 52  
Mount Adaptor  
Battery Pack  
DC Cable  
Soft Case  
Soft Bag  
NEW  
NEW  
DMW-MA1  
DMW-MA2M*  
DMW-MA3R*  
DMW-BLB13  
DMW-DCC3  
DMW-CG1  
DMW-BAG1  
*They will be available in summer 2009.  
Remote Shutter  
Shoulder Strap (Stylish)  
Shoulder Strap (Woven)  
Shoulder Strap (Leather)  
HDMI mini Cable  
SD / SDHC Memory  
NEW  
DMW-RSL1  
DMW-SSTG1-K (Black)  
DMW-SSTG1-A (Blue)  
DMW-SSTG1-C (Beige)  
DMW-SSTG1-R (Red)  
DMW-SSTG2-W (White)  
DMW-SSTG3-T (Brown)  
RP-CDHM15  
RP-CDHM30  
Pro High Speed High Speed  
32 GB*: RP-SDV32G 12 GB*: RP-SDM12G  
16 GB*: RP-SDV16G 6 GB*: RP-SDM06G  
8 GB*: RP-SDV08G  
4 GB*: RP-SDV04G  
2 GB*: RP-SDV02G  
4 GB*: RP-SDM04G  
2 GB*: RP-SDM02G  
1 GB*: RP-SDR01G  
*1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Usable capacity will be less.  
•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 certified 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 confirm the latest  
Included software  
Box Contents  
DMC-G1K Lens Kit  
SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.0 SE  
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  
Body, LUMIX G VARIO 14-45 mm /  
F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.,  
Lens Hood, Lens Cap,  
The G1 records original image data  
in RAW file format, which allows  
images to be developed according to  
®
XP Professional (Recommended), Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Basic (Recommended),  
OS  
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)  
Lens Storage Bag, Battery Pack,  
Battery Charger / AC Adaptor,  
Body Cap, Video Cable, USB  
Connection Cable, AC Cable,  
Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM  
Windows: XGA (1024 x 768) and Full-Color (24 bits) or more  
your intention.  
A
number of highly  
Display  
RAM  
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)  
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.  
Windows® XP / 2000 / Me: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)  
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  
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 confirmed that this software is compatible with the Rosetta,  
but it does not support the Universal binary.  
DMC-G1W  
Double Zoom Lens Kit  
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,  
PHOTOfunSTUDIO –viewer- 2.1E  
PHOTOfunSTUDIO –viewer- 2.1E System Requirements  
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition,  
PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer - 2.1E gives  
you a single interface to easily manage  
your growing photo collection, and  
editing functions to enhance your  
images.  
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Basic,  
OS  
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Premium, Microsoft® Windows® Vista Ultimate,  
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Business  
High Color (16 bit) or more  
Display  
RAM  
Desktop resolution of 800 x 600 pixels or more  
(1024 x 768 or more recommended)  
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  
USB Connection Cable, AC Cable,  
Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM  
•Some function is limited with Windows® Vista.  
*Additional DC Cable (DMW-DCC3; optional) required to power camera using Battery Charger/AC Adapter.  
LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0 - 5.6/MEGA O.I.S. 1/80 sec, F11.0, ISO 100  
12  
13  
Main Parts and Controls  
G1 System Chart  
Panasonic System  
1
2
3
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
36  
35  
Micro Four Thirds  
Standard Accessories  
LUMIX G Lenses  
LUMIX G VARIO HD  
14-140mm  
F4.0-5.8 ASPH.  
MEGA O.I.S.  
Movie Support  
LUMIX G VARIO  
45-200mm  
F4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.  
LUMIX G VARIO  
14-45mm  
F3.5-5.6 ASPH.  
MEGA O.I.S.  
LUMIX G VARIO  
7-14mm F4.0 ASPH.  
CD-ROM  
PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer- 2.1 E  
PL Filter  
ND Filter  
MC Protector  
External Flash  
DMW-FL500  
DMW-LPL52 DMW-LND52 DMW-LMC52  
SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 SE  
21  
22  
Four Thirds  
LUMIX G VARIO  
14-45mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.  
25  
26  
23  
24  
LEICA D Lenses  
External Flash  
DMW-FL360  
LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR  
LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT  
14-50mm  
LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR  
14-50mm  
LEICA D SUMMILUX  
25mm  
14-150mm  
F3.5-5.6 ASPH.  
MEGA O.I.S.  
F2.8-3.5 ASPH.  
MEGA O.I.S.  
F3.8-5.6 ASPH.  
MEGA O.I.S.  
F1.4 ASPH.  
SIGMA Lenses  
External Flash  
DMW-FL220  
Shoulder Strap  
DMW-SSTL1  
Shoulder Strap  
DMW-SSTG1  
DMW-SSTG2  
DMW-SSTG3  
Shoulder Strap  
8
6
4
16  
17 18 19 20  
22 [REMOTE] socket  
27 28 29  
30  
31  
32 33  
34  
7
5
APO 50-500mm  
F4-6.3  
EX DG HSM  
APO 70-200mm  
F2.8 II EX DG  
MACRO HSM  
APO 300-800mm  
F5.6 EX DG HSM  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Flash  
Lens fitting mark  
Front dial  
13 Playback button  
19 [MENU/SET] button  
Focus mode dial  
Flash open lever  
Hot shoe  
34 [FILM MODE] button  
35 Shutter button  
7
8
9
28  
29  
30  
Sensor  
14 [AF/AE LOCK] button  
15 Camera ON/OFF switch  
16 LCD monitor  
20 Cursor buttons  
/ ISO  
23  
24  
[HDMI] socket  
Self-timer indicator / AF assist lamp  
Lens release button  
Lens lock pin  
[LVF/LCD] button  
[DIGITAL / V.OUT] socket  
36 Drive mode lever  
Single  
Burst  
Auto bracket  
Self-timer  
APO MACRO 150mm  
F2.8 EX DG HSM  
MACRO 105mm  
F2.8 EX DG  
50mm  
F1.4 EX DG HSM  
18-50mm  
F2.8 EX DC MACRO  
/ AF mode  
/ Function button  
/ WB  
Remote Shutter  
DMW-RSL1  
10 Diopter adjustment dial  
11 Viewfinder  
25 Card door  
31 Mode dial  
17 [DISPLAY] button  
26 DC cable cover  
32 Status indicator  
24mm  
F1.8 EX DG  
ASPHERICAL MACRO  
30mm  
10-20mm  
F4-5.6 EX DC HSM  
Mount  
12  
Eye sensor  
18  
Delete button / Preview button  
21  
Strap eyelet  
27  
Focus distance reference mark  
33  
[Q.MENU] button  
F1.4 EX DC HSM  
Mount Adaptor  
DMW-MA1  
Display (LCD monitor style)  
Aspect ratio  
Picture size  
Quality  
OLYMPUS E-System  
:4000 x 3000 pixels (12 million pixels)  
:2816 x 2112 pixels (5.9 million pixels)  
:2048 x 1536 pixels (3.1 million pixels)  
1
2
3
Flash mode  
Film mode  
Optical image stabilizer /  
: Jitter alert  
: Single  
11  
Card (displayed only during recording)  
12 Recording state (Flashes red.)/  
Focus (Lights green.)  
13 AF area  
14 Number of recordable pictures  
15 White balance  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
ED 300mm  
F2.8  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
ED 70-300mm  
F4.0-5.6  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
ED 90-250mm  
F2.8  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
ED 50-200mm  
F2.8-3.5 SWD  
1
2
3
4
6
8
9
10  
5
7
Soft Bag  
DMW-BAG1  
Soft Case  
DMW-CG1  
Leather Bag Personal Computer  
DMW-BAL1  
USB Connection  
Cable  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
160  
320  
650  
47  
96  
55  
110  
220  
330  
450  
670  
900  
1810  
320  
640  
1270  
2510  
3820  
5110  
7710  
10290  
20650  
55  
110  
220  
330  
450  
680  
900  
1820  
60  
120  
240  
360  
490  
740  
990  
1980  
600  
1220  
2410  
3660  
4910  
7400  
9880  
19820  
1180  
2360  
60  
120  
240  
360  
490  
730  
980  
1970  
63  
125  
250  
380  
510  
770  
1030  
2070  
330  
650  
650  
1290  
1970  
2630  
3980  
5310  
10650  
11  
12  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
ED 18-180mm  
F3.5-6.3  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
ED 150mm  
F2.0  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
ED 40-150mm  
F4.0-5.6  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
ED 35-100mm  
F2.0  
1280  
1950  
2610  
3930  
5250  
10540  
185  
280  
380  
580  
770  
1550  
4640  
4
6GB  
8GB  
990  
7050  
9440  
14240  
19000  
38120  
: Burst  
Card  
1320  
2000  
2660  
5350  
: Auto bracket  
: Self-timer  
Digital zoom  
Picture size  
Quality  
LCD mode  
Intelligent Exposure  
16 ISO sensitivity  
12GB  
16GB  
32GB  
13  
17 Exposure compensation value  
/Manual exposure assistance  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
ED 12-60mm  
F2.8-4.0 SWD  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
14-54mm  
F2.8-3.5 II  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
ED 14-42mm  
F3.5-5.6  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
ED 14-35mm  
F2.0 SWD  
SD Memory Card  
SDHC Memory Card  
5
6
7
8
9
18  
Shutter speed  
19 Aperture value  
20  
Aspect ratio  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
ED 50mm  
F2.0 Macro  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
35mm  
F3.5 Macro  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
25mm  
F2.8  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
11-22mm  
F2.8-3.5  
22  
Recording mode  
Picture size  
Quality  
:4000 x 2672 pixels (10.7 million pixels)  
:2816 x 1880 pixels (5.3 million pixels)  
:2048 x 1360 pixels (2.8 million pixels)  
21 Metering mode  
22 AF mode  
HDTV  
21 20 19  
18  
17  
16 15 14  
10 Battery indication  
HDMI mini Cable  
RP-CDHM15  
RP-CDHM30  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
180  
370  
360  
730  
53  
105  
210  
320  
430  
650  
870  
1750  
62  
125  
240  
370  
500  
760  
1010  
2040  
360  
730  
710  
1420  
2800  
4260  
5710  
8610  
11490  
23050  
62  
125  
240  
370  
500  
760  
1020  
2040  
68  
135  
270  
410  
550  
830  
1110  
2230  
680  
1360  
2680  
4070  
5450  
8230  
10980  
22020  
1310  
2550  
67  
135  
270  
410  
550  
830  
1100  
2220  
71  
140  
280  
430  
570  
870  
1160  
2330  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
ED 9-18mm  
F4.0-5.6  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
ED 8mm  
F3.5 Fisheye  
ZUIKO DIGITAL  
ED 7-14mm  
F4.0  
Display (LCD monitor style)  
(LCD recording information)  
730  
1430  
2180  
2920  
4400  
5880  
11800  
1450  
2200  
2950  
4460  
5950  
11940  
5020  
6GB  
8GB  
1110  
1480  
2240  
2990  
6000  
7640  
Battery Pack  
DMW-BLB13  
23  
24  
25 26  
20  
19  
22 18  
10  
14  
Card  
10230  
15430  
20590  
41300  
12GB  
16GB  
32GB  
Video Cable  
Blu-ray Disc Player  
LEICA M/R  
16  
1
23 24  
15 28 29  
LEICA M Mount Lenses  
LEICA R Mount Lenses  
Aspect ratio  
DC Cable  
DMW-DCC3  
38  
37  
21  
Picture size  
Quality  
:4000 x 2248 pixels (9 million pixels)  
:2816 x 1584 pixels (4.5 million pixels)  
:1920 x 1080 pixels (2.1 million pixels)  
Mount Adaptor  
DMW-MA2M  
6
25  
3
36  
27  
28  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
210  
430  
430  
860  
62  
125  
250  
380  
510  
770  
1030  
2060  
73  
145  
290  
440  
590  
900  
1200  
2410  
430  
870  
850  
1700  
3350  
5090  
6820  
10280  
13720  
73  
145  
290  
440  
600  
900  
1200  
2420  
80  
160  
320  
480  
650  
980  
1310  
2640  
900  
1720  
3410  
81  
160  
320  
490  
650  
990  
1320  
2650  
84  
170  
67  
135  
260  
400  
540  
820  
1090  
2190  
75  
89  
AC Cable  
Battery Charger / AC Adaptor  
1800  
3540  
5390  
7220  
10890 20580  
14530 27450  
29150 55070  
150  
300  
180  
DVD Recorder  
860  
1690  
2580  
3450  
5210  
6950  
13960  
1720  
2620  
3500  
5290  
7050  
6700  
10190  
13640  
330  
350  
6GB  
8GB  
1300  
1750  
2640  
3520  
7070  
510  
450  
540  
Card  
Battery Pack  
DMW-BLB13  
Mount Adaptor  
DMW-MA3R  
680  
610  
720  
35 34  
33 32 31  
30  
29  
29  
7
9
2
4
17 30  
12GB  
16GB  
32GB  
1030  
1380  
2770  
920  
1090  
1450  
2920  
23  
34  
Flash output adjustment  
White balance fine adjustment  
30 My color mode  
31 Current date and time/  
: Travel destination setting  
AE lock  
35 AF lock  
36 Age  
37 Self-timer  
38 Spot metering target  
1230  
2470  
24 2nd curtain synchro  
25 Extra optical zoom  
26 Histogram  
27 AF tracking operation  
28 White balance bracket  
14160 27530  
•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. •Confirm 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 certified 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 confirm 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.  
•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.  
32 Custom settings  
33 Program shift  
14  
15  

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