Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Competitors

As well as being compared against other mirrorless, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs, super zooms and travel zooms. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-G3 and the Lumix DMC-G2) and Olympus (such as the PEN E-PL1 and the OM-D E-M5)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G1 compared to other mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none), is thinner (1.8" vs 2.9") and has a faster max shutter speed (1/4000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second).

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 30fps), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO), doesn't have a touch screen, doesn't have a screen which flips out and doesn't take 3D photos.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 2 years newer $500 (body only) $700 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the DMC-G1) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the DMC-G1) None found common strengths of the DMC-G3 and DMC-G1 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Inexpensive: $499.87 vs $489.90 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-G3 vs the DMC-G1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 1 year newer $615 - $642 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-G2 (vs the DMC-G1) Shoots movies: 720p @ 30fps vs None Has a touch screen Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G2 (vs the DMC-G1) Much larger: Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.8" common strengths of the DMC-G2 and DMC-G1 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the DMC-G2 vs the DMC-G1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 1 year newer $1,138 14-45mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF1 (vs the DMC-G1) Shoots movies: 720p @ 30fps vs None Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Smaller: Mid size 119x71x36 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF1 (vs the DMC-G1) No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the DMC-GF1 and DMC-G1 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the DMC-GF1 vs the DMC-G1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 1 year newer $330 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-G10 (vs the DMC-G1) Shoots movies: 720p @ 30fps vs None Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G10 (vs the DMC-G1) Much larger: Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.8" common strengths of the DMC-G10 and DMC-G1 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Inexpensive: $329.99 vs $489.90 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-G10 vs the DMC-G1
Olympus PEN E-PL1 1 year newer $219 - $279 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the DMC-G1) Shoots movies: 720p @ 30fps vs None Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the DMC-G1) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No viewfinder: None vs Digital Much slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second common strengths of the PEN E-PL1 and DMC-G1 Inexpensive: $218.99 vs $489.90 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Olympus PEN E-PL1 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 2 years newer $469 (body only)	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the DMC-G1) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the DMC-G1) No viewfinder: None vs Digital No external flash support common strengths of the DMC-GF3 and DMC-G1 Inexpensive: $394.00 vs $489.90 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the DMC-GF3 vs the DMC-G1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G1 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it is much smaller (standard size 124x84x45 mm vs prosumer size 127x96x78 mm), has a built-in focus motor, is thinner (1.8" vs 2.9"), is slightly lighter (430 g vs 530 g) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).

However, on average it is significantly more noisy at high ISO (463 ISO vs 919 ISO), has significantly lower image quality (53.0 vs 67.0), doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 24fps), has much less color depth (21.1 bits vs 22.5 bits) and has significantly narrower dynamic range (10.3 EV vs 11.5 EV).

Nikon D5100 2 years newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-G1) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 463 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 53.0 Better color depth: 23.5 bits vs 21.1 bits Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-G1) Much larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1.8" Doesn't have a built-in focus motor common strengths of the D5100 and DMC-G1 Inexpensive: $499.99 vs $489.90
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Canon Rebel T3i 2 years newer $619 - $700 (body only) $745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the DMC-G1) Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 21.1 bits Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 793 ISO vs 463 ISO Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the DMC-G1) Much larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1.8" Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the T3i and DMC-G1 None found
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Canon Rebel T3 2 years newer $333 (body only) $489 - $500 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the DMC-G1) Better color depth: 21.9 bits vs 21.1 bits Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 755 ISO vs 463 ISO Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the DMC-G1) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Much larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1.8" common strengths of the T3 and DMC-G1 Light weight: 459 g vs 430 g Inexpensive: $333.00 vs $489.90
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Nikon D3100 1 year newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-G1) Better color depth: 22.5 bits vs 21.1 bits Much lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 463 ISO Much better image quality: 67.0 vs 53.0 Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-G1) Much larger: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.8" Doesn't have a built-in focus motor common strengths of the D3100 and DMC-G1 Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 1.8" Light weight: 505 g vs 430 g
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Canon Rebel T2i 1 year newer $544 - $949 (body only) $649 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-G1) Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 21.1 bits Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 784 ISO vs 463 ISO Significantly better image quality: 66.0 vs 53.0 Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-G1) Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Much thicker: 2.4" vs 1.8" Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the T2i and DMC-G1 Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 1.8" Light weight: 530 g vs 430 g
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi 7 months older $468 (body only) $499 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the DMC-G1) Better color depth: 21.9 bits vs 21.1 bits Lower noise at high ISO: 692 ISO vs 463 ISO Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the DMC-G1) Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Much thicker: 2.4" vs 1.8" Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the Rebel XSi and DMC-G1 Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 1.8" Light weight: 524 g vs 430 g
	Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G1 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has significantly better image quality (53.0 vs 40.0), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.0"), is significantly smaller (standard size 124x84x45 mm vs professional size 87x128x106 mm), takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 4.9 MP) and has much more color depth (21.1 bits vs 19.4 bits).

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 30fps), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3 fps vs 8 fps) and has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.3 EV vs 10.9 EV).

Nikon Coolpix P500 2 years newer $300	Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the DMC-G1) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Has a flip-out screen Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the DMC-G1) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Significantly larger: Professional size 116x84x103 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm common strengths of the P500 and DMC-G1 Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 2 years newer $499	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-G1) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs None Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-G1) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Significantly larger: Prosumer size 124x82x92 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm common strengths of the DMC-FZ150 and DMC-G1 Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS RAW support Support external flash
	Compare the DMC-FZ150 vs the DMC-G1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 2 years newer $384 - $426	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ48 (vs the DMC-G1) Video autofocus: Phase detection vs None Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ48 (vs the DMC-G1) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 12 MP Significantly larger: Prosumer size 120x79x91 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm common strengths of the DMC-FZ48 and DMC-G1 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-FZ48 vs the DMC-G1
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 2 years newer $299	Significant advantages of the HS20 (vs the DMC-G1) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the HS20 (vs the DMC-G1) Much smaller sensor: 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much larger: Large 130x90x126 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Much lower true resolution: 10.6 MP vs 12 MP common strengths of the HS20 and DMC-G1 Capture very high resolution images: 10.6 MP vs 12 MP Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS RAW support
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 4 years older	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ20 (vs the DMC-G1) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ20 (vs the DMC-G1) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much lower true resolution: 4.9 MP vs 12 MP Much smaller screen: 2.0" vs 3.0" common strengths of the DMC-FZ20 and DMC-G1 Support external flash Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the DMC-FZ20 vs the DMC-G1
Nikon Coolpix L810 3 years newer $250 - $265	Significant advantages of the L810 (vs the DMC-G1) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Shoots movies: 720p @ 30fps vs None Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 460k dots Significant disadvantages of the L810 (vs the DMC-G1) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Built-in lens only common strengths of the L810 and DMC-G1 Fairly small: Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Thin: 3.3" vs 1.8" Light weight: 430 g vs 430 g
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L810 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G1 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 9.6 MP), has a much larger sensor (four thirds 18.0x13.5mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm), shoots RAW, has interchangeable lenses and has a viewfinder (digital vs none).

However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 921k dots), is much larger (standard size 124x84x45 mm vs compact 105x59x28 mm) and doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V 3 years newer $420	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX30V (vs the DMC-G1) Much smaller: Compact 107x62x35 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Has a GPS Shoots movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX30V (vs the DMC-G1) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Built-in lens only common strengths of the DSC-HX30V and DMC-G1 Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 3 years newer $291 - $350	Significant advantages of the ZS20 (vs the DMC-G1) Much smaller: Compact 105x59x28 mm vs Standard size 124x84x45 mm Has a GPS Shoots movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the ZS20 (vs the DMC-G1) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much lower true resolution: 9.6 MP vs 12 MP Built-in lens only common strengths of the ZS20 and DMC-G1 Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Lumix DMC-G1