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 and pro digicams. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-GH2 and the Lumix DMC-G2) and Canon (such as the Rebel T2i and the Rebel T3i)

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 506 ISO), has slightly better image quality (64.0 vs 56.0), has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none), has slightly wider dynamic range (11.6 EV vs 10.6 EV) and records movies in 24p.

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 much more startup delay (1800 ms vs 1000 ms) and lacks a built in HDR feature.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 1 year newer $1,199 - $1,499 14-140mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GH2 (vs the DMC-GH1) Has a touch screen Much less startup delay: 1100 ms vs 1800 ms 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-G2 1 year newer $642 - $649 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 More noise at high ISO: 493 ISO vs 772 ISO Worse image quality: 53.0 vs 64.0 common strengths of the DMC-G2 and DMC-GH1 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Flip-out screens Many lenses available: 26 lenses vs 26 lenses
	Compare the DMC-G2 vs the DMC-GH1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 2 years newer $549 (body only)	Significant advantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the DMC-GH1) Has a touch screen Takes 3D photos Significantly higher true resolution: 15.8 MP vs 12 MP 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-GX1 2 years newer $754 (body only) $916 - $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 Many lenses available: 26 lenses vs 26 lenses Focus continuously recording movies
	Compare the DMC-GX1 vs the DMC-GH1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 1 year newer $329 - $379 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF2 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much less startup delay: 1000 ms vs 1800 ms Has a touch screen Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF2 (vs the DMC-GH1) More noise at high ISO: 506 ISO vs 772 ISO No viewfinder: None vs Digital No 24p support common strengths of the DMC-GF2 and DMC-GH1 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps Many lenses available: 26 lenses vs 26 lenses Focus continuously recording movies
	Compare the DMC-GF2 vs the DMC-GH1
Sony Alpha NEX-5 1 year newer $569 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the DMC-GH1) Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 460k dots Much less startup delay: 1000 ms vs 1800 ms Has in-camera HDR Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the DMC-GH1) No viewfinder: None vs Digital No 24p support Significantly fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 26 lenses common strengths of the NEX-5 and DMC-GH1 Relatively low noise at high ISO: 796 ISO vs 772 ISO Good image quality: 69.0 vs 64.0 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps
	Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Panasonic Lumix 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 significantly 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	Significant advantages of the G1X (vs the DMC-GH1) Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 460k dots Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significantly smaller: Standard size 117x81x65 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm Significant disadvantages of the G1X (vs the DMC-GH1) Built-in lens only Shorter battery life: 250 shots vs 320 shots 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 $1,189 - $1,419	Significant advantages of the X100 (vs the DMC-GH1) Significantly smaller: Standard size 127x75x54 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm Better color depth: 22.9 bits vs 21.6 bits Shoots significantly faster: 5 fps vs 3 fps 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 Great battery life: 300 shots vs 320 shots Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital 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 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 11) and has a built-in focus motor.

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (772 ISO vs 1,167 ISO), has slightly lower image quality (64.0 vs 72.0), has much less color depth (21.6 bits vs 22.9 bits), has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.6 EV vs 12.4 EV) and has a slightly lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 920k dots).

Canon Rebel T2i 1 year newer $499 - $949 (body only) $579 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-GH1) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much less startup delay: 400 ms vs 1800 ms Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 21.6 bits 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 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" 24p support
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Canon Rebel T3i 1 year newer $609 - $800 (body only) $709 - $1,180 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the DMC-GH1) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 21.6 bits Significantly higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 460k dots 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 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" 24p support
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Nikon D5100 2 years newer $650 - $749 (body only) $600 - $750 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 772 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 64.0 Better color depth: 23.5 bits vs 21.6 bits 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 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" 24p support
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Nikon D3100 1 year newer $500 - $984 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 less startup delay: 400 ms vs 1800 ms 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 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" 24p support
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Pentax K-r 1 year newer $649 (body only) $540 - $579 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the K-r (vs the DMC-GH1) Better color depth: 22.9 bits vs 21.6 bits Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Significant disadvantages of the K-r (vs the DMC-GH1) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 25fps vs 1080p @ 24fps No 24p support Screen does not flip out common strengths of the K-r and DMC-GH1 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Fairly small: Prosumer size 125x97x68 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm
	Compare the Pentax K-r vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Nikon D7000 1 year newer $1,097 (body only) $1,227 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D7000 (vs the DMC-GH1) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,167 ISO vs 772 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 64.0 Better color depth: 23.5 bits vs 21.6 bits Significant disadvantages of the D7000 (vs the DMC-GH1) Screen does not flip out Much heavier: 780 g vs 430 g Significantly larger: Professional size 132x105x77 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm common strengths of the D7000 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 Nikon D7000 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 78.0), has much less color depth (21.6 bits vs 23.7 bits), has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.6 EV vs 11.9 EV) and has a significantly lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 1,040k dots).

Canon EOS 7D 6 months newer $1,329 - $1,821 (body only) $1,498 - $1,800 28-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the DMC-GH1) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Better color depth: 22 bits vs 21.6 bits 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 Light weight: 860 g vs 430 g Inexpensive: $1,329.00 vs $1,299.99
	Compare the Canon EOS 7D vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Canon EOS 60D 1 year newer $899 - $1,304 (body only) $1,138 - $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 Significantly 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 Light weight: 755 g vs 430 g
	Compare the Canon EOS 60D vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 5 months older $2,400 (body only) $2,799 - $2,839 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the DMC-GH1) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,815 ISO vs 772 ISO Better color depth: 23.7 bits vs 21.6 bits Much 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 Larger: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm common strengths of the 5D Mark II and DMC-GH1 Fairly small: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm Light weight: 850 g vs 430 g Inexpensive: $2,330.54 vs $1,299.99
	Compare the Canon EOS 5D Mark II vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Sony SLT A77 2 years newer $1,398 - $1,600 (body only) $1,998 - $2,049 16-50mm lens	Significant advantages of the SLT A77 (vs the DMC-GH1) Better color depth: 24 bits vs 21.6 bits Significantly better image quality: 78.0 vs 64.0 Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the SLT A77 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds Significantly heavier: 732 g vs 430 g common strengths of the SLT A77 and DMC-GH1 Flip-out screens Both use faster phase detection autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Focus continuously recording movies
	Compare the Sony SLT-A77 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" 7.6x5.7mm), is much less noisy at high ISO (772 ISO vs 153 ISO), has much better image quality (64.0 vs 47.0), records higher quality movies (1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 24fps) and has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.8").

However, on average it is significantly larger (prosumer size 124x90x76 mm vs compact 99x58x29 mm), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO), is older (march, 2009 vs september, 2010) and slightly lower boost light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO).

Canon PowerShot G12 1 year newer $389 - $500	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-GH1) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significantly smaller: Mid size 112x76x48 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm Thinner: 1.9" vs 3" Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Much more noise at high ISO: 161 ISO vs 772 ISO Much worse image quality: 47.0 vs 64.0 common strengths of the G12 and DMC-GH1 Supports RAW Good color depth: 20.4 bits vs 21.6 bits Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Canon PowerShot S95 1 year newer $369	Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-GH1) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Much smaller: Compact 99x58x29 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm Better boost ISO: 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-GH1) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm Much more noise at high ISO: 153 ISO vs 772 ISO Much worse image quality: 47.0 vs 64.0 common strengths of the S95 and DMC-GH1 Supports RAW Good color depth: 20.4 bits vs 21.6 bits Good dynamic range: 11.3 EV vs 11.6 EV
	Compare the Canon PowerShot S95 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1