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

Penta Mirror

 

(DMC-L10)

AE Sensor

 

Focusing Glass

 

 

 

 

Sub Mirror

Image

 

 

 

 

Sensor

 

Main Mirror

LCD

 

AF Sensor

 

 

Flange Back Approx. 40mm

Mirror-Less Structure

Live View Finder

(DMC-G1)

 

 

 

LVF

 

 

 

Image

 

 

Sensor

 

 

LCD

Flange Back Approx. 20mm

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

Mode 2

Mode 3

Image is continually

Correction occurs only

Continually corrects

corrected, so you can

when you press the

for up/down camera

see the image clearly

shutter release button,

movement; ideal for

on the Live View finder

providing a greater

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 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.

*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. Confirm 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-per- second Full-time Live View images, while faithfully reproducing high-resolution images with fine detail and rich gradation.

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

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 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 filter repels dust and other particles. This keeps the image sensor clean at all times and eliminates the need for cumbersome maintenance procedures.

or the LCD.

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.

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