Panasonic GH-1 camera

see also:

• comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras
• Micro Four Thirds system
• Panasonic GH-2 camera

• the GH series of Micro Four Thirds system are the current top models made by Panasonic and are differentiated from the G series by:
  • over-sized sensor allowing uncropped native 16:9 aspect ratio images
  • highest HD video capabilities with highest movie quality
  • automatic eye detection to activate and deactivate the built-in EVF
  • top panel switch controls that make it easier to select:
    • focus mode: S-AF, C-AF or MF
    • drive/self-timer: single, burst, self-timer
  • largest buffer and thus fastest burst rate
  • more powerful built-in flash
  • higher price
• GH-1 was announced in 2009 and quickly became a favorite amongst videographers in particular.
• it was superceded by the Panasonic GH-2 camera in Sept 2010.