Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Competitors

As well as being compared against other mirrorless, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 is also often compared to boutiques, entry-level DSLRs, pro DSLRs, pro digicams, super zooms and travel zooms. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-GH2 and the Lumix DMC-G3) and Canon (such as the Rebel T3i and the Rebel T2i)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GH1 compared to other mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it is slightly less noisy at high ISO (772 ISO vs 513 ISO), records higher quality movies (1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has slightly better image quality (64.0 vs 54.0), has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none) and has slightly more color depth (21.6 bits vs 21 bits).

However, on average it takes slightly lower resolution photos (12 MP vs 15.8 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO), doesn't have a touch screen, has significantly more startup delay (1800 ms vs 1100 ms) and doesn't take 3D photos.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 1 year newer $849 - $997 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GH2 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much less startup delay: 1100 ms vs 1800 ms Has a touch screen Has an external mic jack Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GH2 (vs the DMC-GH1) None found common strengths of the DMC-GH2 and DMC-GH1 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 24fps Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
	Compare the DMC-GH2 vs the DMC-GH1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 2 years newer $500 (body only) $700 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the DMC-GH1) Has a touch screen Takes 3D photos Significantly less startup delay: 1400 ms vs 1800 ms Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the DMC-GH1) No 24p support Less dynamic range: 10.6 EV vs 11.6 EV common strengths of the DMC-G3 and DMC-GH1 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Flip-out screens
	Compare the DMC-G3 vs the DMC-GH1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 1 year newer $615 - $642 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-G2 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much less startup delay: 1000 ms vs 1800 ms Has a touch screen Has an external mic jack Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G2 (vs the DMC-GH1) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps No 24p support Less dynamic range: 10.3 EV vs 11.6 EV common strengths of the DMC-G2 and DMC-GH1 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Flip-out screens Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-G2 vs the DMC-GH1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 2 years newer $643 - $1,125 (body only) $731 - $964 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GX1 (vs the DMC-GH1) Has a touch screen Has in-camera HDR Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GX1 (vs the DMC-GH1) No viewfinder: None vs Digital No 24p support Screen does not flip out common strengths of the DMC-GX1 and DMC-GH1 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 24fps Focus continuously recording movies Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-GX1 vs the DMC-GH1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 6 months newer $1,125 14-45mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF1 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller: Mid size 119x71x36 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm Significantly less startup delay: 1400 ms vs 1800 ms Has a self cleaning sensor Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF1 (vs the DMC-GH1) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps No viewfinder: None vs Digital No 24p support common strengths of the DMC-GF1 and DMC-GH1 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the DMC-GF1 vs the DMC-GH1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 2 years newer $433 (body only)	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the DMC-GH1) Has a touch screen Much smaller: Compact 107x67x32 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the DMC-GH1) More noise at high ISO: 459 ISO vs 772 ISO No viewfinder: None vs Digital Significantly worse image quality: 50.0 vs 64.0 common strengths of the DMC-GF3 and DMC-GH1 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps Focus continuously recording movies Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-GF3 vs the DMC-GH1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GH1 compared to boutique competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps), records movies in 24p, has much less startup delay (1800 ms vs 3200 ms), has a screen which flips out and has much less shutter lag (336 ms vs 403 ms).

However, on average it has a slightly lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 920k dots), is much larger (prosumer size 124x90x76 mm vs standard size 127x75x54 mm), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO) and has slightly less color depth (21.6 bits vs 22.9 bits).

Canon PowerShot G1X 2 years newer $799 - $800	Significant advantages of the G1X (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller: Standard size 117x81x65 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 460k dots Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the G1X (vs the DMC-GH1) Built-in lens only common strengths of the G1X and DMC-GH1 Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 24fps Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" 24p support
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G1X vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Fujifilm FinePix X100 1 year newer $1,199	Significant advantages of the X100 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller: Standard size 127x75x54 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Much thinner: 2.1" vs 3" Significant disadvantages of the X100 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much more startup delay: 3200 ms vs 1800 ms Much more shutter lag: 403 ms vs 336 ms Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps common strengths of the X100 and DMC-GH1 Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix X100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GH1 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 24fps), has a significantly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), lets you preview your photos on the screen, has a screen which flips out and can focus continuously while recording movies.

However, on average it has slightly lower image quality (64.0 vs 72.0), has significantly less color depth (21.6 bits vs 22.1 bits), takes slightly lower resolution photos (12 MP vs 14.2 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO) and has much more startup delay (1800 ms vs 500 ms).

Canon Rebel T3i 1 year newer $619 - $700 (body only) $745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the DMC-GH1) Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 21.6 bits Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the DMC-GH1) Many fewer focus points: 9 vs 23 Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection Significantly larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm common strengths of the T3i and DMC-GH1 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps 24p support Flip-out screens
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Canon Rebel T2i 1 year newer $544 - $949 (body only) $649 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-GH1) Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 21.6 bits Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-GH1) Many fewer focus points: 9 vs 23 Screen does not flip out Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection common strengths of the T2i and DMC-GH1 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps 24p support Fairly small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Nikon D3100 1 year newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-GH1) Better color depth: 22.5 bits vs 21.6 bits Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.1x15.4mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-GH1) Screen does not flip out Significantly fewer focus points: 11 vs 23 Doesn't have a built-in focus motor common strengths of the D3100 and DMC-GH1 Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 24fps 24p support Focus continuously recording movies
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Nikon D5100 2 years newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 772 ISO Better color depth: 23.5 bits vs 21.6 bits Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 64.0 Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-GH1) Significantly fewer focus points: 11 vs 23 Doesn't have a built-in focus motor Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the D5100 and DMC-GH1 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps 24p support Flip-out screens
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Nikon D50 3 years older	Significant advantages of the D50 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.7x15.5mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Much more lenses available: 169 lenses vs 26 lenses Has an optical viewfinder: Pentamirror vs Digital Significant disadvantages of the D50 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller screen: 2.0" vs 3.0" Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 24fps Worse color depth: 20.9 bits vs 21.6 bits common strengths of the D50 and DMC-GH1 None found
	Compare the Nikon D50 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Nikon D5000 similar age $880 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5000 (vs the DMC-GH1) Better color depth: 22.7 bits vs 21.6 bits Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the D5000 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 24fps Significantly fewer focus points: 11 vs 23 common strengths of the D5000 and DMC-GH1 24p support Flip-out screens
	Compare the Nikon D5000 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GH1 compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it has a screen which flips out, can focus continuously while recording movies, focuses automatically while shootting video (contrast detection vs none), has slightly more focus points (23 vs 9) and is slightly smaller (prosumer size 124x90x76 mm vs professional size 152x114x75 mm).

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (772 ISO vs 1,815 ISO), has slightly lower image quality (64.0 vs 79.0), has much less color depth (21.6 bits vs 23.7 bits), has a significantly lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 1,040k dots) and takes significantly lower resolution photos (12 MP vs 21 MP).

Canon EOS 60D 1 year newer $848 - $1,304 (body only) $1,177 - $1,342 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 60D (vs the DMC-GH1) Better color depth: 22.2 bits vs 21.6 bits Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 460k dots Significant disadvantages of the 60D (vs the DMC-GH1) Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds Significantly heavier: 755 g vs 430 g common strengths of the 60D and DMC-GH1 Flip-out screens Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the Canon EOS 60D vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Canon EOS 7D 6 months newer $1,549 - $1,821 (body only) $1,620 - $1,849 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the DMC-GH1) Better color depth: 22 bits vs 21.6 bits Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much more lenses available: 162 lenses vs 26 lenses Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the DMC-GH1) Screen does not flip out Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the 7D and DMC-GH1 Fairly small: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm Supports RAW Light weight: 860 g vs 430 g
	Compare the Canon EOS 7D vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 5 months older $2,130 (body only) $2,875 - $2,999 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the DMC-GH1) Better color depth: 23.7 bits vs 21.6 bits Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,815 ISO vs 772 ISO Significantly better image quality: 79.0 vs 64.0 Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the DMC-GH1) Screen does not flip out Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the 5D Mark II and DMC-GH1 Fairly small: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm Supports RAW Light weight: 850 g vs 430 g
	Compare the Canon EOS 5D Mark II vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GH1 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a much larger sensor (four thirds 17.3x13.0mm vs 1/1.7" 7.8x5.8mm), is much less noisy at high ISO (772 ISO vs 245 ISO), has significantly better image quality (64.0 vs 50.0), records higher quality movies (1080p @ 24fps vs 848 x 480 @ 10fps) and has a much larger screen (3.0" vs 2.0").

However, on average it doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3 fps vs 10 fps), lacks a built in panoramas, has significantly fewer focus points (23 vs 49) and significantly lower boost light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 2 years older	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ50 (vs the DMC-GH1) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ50 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Much smaller screen: 2.0" vs 3.0" Lower resolution movies: 848 x 480 @ 10fps vs 1080p @ 24fps common strengths of the DMC-FZ50 and DMC-GH1 Supports RAW Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Support external flash
	Compare the DMC-FZ50 vs the DMC-GH1
Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR 4 months newer	Significant advantages of the S200EXR (vs the DMC-GH1) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Better boost ISO: 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Significant disadvantages of the S200EXR (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.8x5.8mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Lower resolution movies: 480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps Much larger: Large 133x94x145 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm common strengths of the S200EXR and DMC-GH1 Large sensors: 1/1.7" 7.8x5.8mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Supports RAW Capture extremely high resolution images: 12 MP vs 12 MP
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Fujifilm Finepix X10 2 years newer $599	Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the DMC-GH1) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significantly smaller: Standard size 117x70x57 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the X10 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Much more noise at high ISO: 245 ISO vs 772 ISO Worse color depth: 20.5 bits vs 21.6 bits common strengths of the X10 and DMC-GH1 Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Relatively low noise at high ISO: 245 ISO vs 772 ISO Supports RAW
	Compare the Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GH1 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has much better image quality (64.0 vs 40.0), records higher quality movies (1080p @ 24fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps), has a significantly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.5"), takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 7.1 MP) and records movies in 24p.

However, on average it doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3 fps vs 12 fps), lacks a built in panoramas and doesn't take 3D photos.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 2 years newer $495 - $500	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-GH1) Has an external mic jack Image stabilization: Lens vs None Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP No 24p support common strengths of the DMC-FZ150 and DMC-GH1 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 24fps Flip-out screens Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the DMC-FZ150 vs the DMC-GH1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 2 years older	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ8 (vs the DMC-GH1) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ8 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Much lower true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 12 MP Lower resolution movies: 848 x 480 @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps common strengths of the DMC-FZ8 and DMC-GH1 Fairly small: Standard size 113x72x79 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm RAW support Light weight: 340 g vs 430 g
	Compare the DMC-FZ8 vs the DMC-GH1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GH1 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 9.7 MP), records movies in 24p and has a screen which flips out.

However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, is much larger (prosumer size 124x90x76 mm vs compact 97x56x28 mm), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO) and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3 fps vs 10 fps).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v 1 year newer $321	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX7v (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller: Compact 101x58x27 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm Has a GPS Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX7v (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Screen does not flip out Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 12 MP common strengths of the DSC-HX7v and DMC-GH1 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 24fps Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX7V vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Fujifilm FinePix T200 1 year newer $150	Significant advantages of the T200 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller: Compact 97x56x28 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm Much thinner: 1.1" vs 3" Much lighter: 151 g vs 430 g Significant disadvantages of the T200 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Screen does not flip out Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP common strengths of the T200 and DMC-GH1 None found
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix T200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1