A bit sluggish they say?
I think that the Micro Four Thirds standard is finally getting to be where it wants to be, and it's a good thing too, since the competition is heating up.

A very interesting shoot-out, with some unpredictable results: 
 
"It's a widely held belief that in low light the 5D trounces the GH1. But it is simply not the case. In fact the GH1 often matches or produces a punchier image, especially at ISO 800 - and it's not even much nosier, usually."
 
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I like user reviews that venture a bit away from the beaten path. Added bonus, some garneshing of engrish. How about lenses that "hunt like fanatics"?:
 
"Unfortunately, GF1's focusing speed becomes a bit sluggish in low light situations with the pancake and the kit zoom lenses alike. Moreover, although the manuals say that the two lenses afford a closest focusing distance of 0.2m and 0.3m respectively, the lenses hunt like fanatics when the subjects are around

Makes you wonder who would buy this video orientated camera without the excellent 14-140 lens, but there you go:
 
"Panasonic is pleased to announce that its award winning DMC-GH1 interchangeable lens camera will be available to purchase as body only – offering Micro Four Thirds Lens owners a cost effective solution to using the DMC-GH1.

The Google translation says "most historical", and we can't quite make out some of the orther stuff, but the camera models selected speak for themselves. One interesting tidbit is the medium format film camera among the 10, and also the complete lack of any Canon models. As an added bonus they list the most historical cameras of the past 10 years too:

Reading the text might get you dizzy, but pictures are as always worth more than words:
"Does not GF1 is equipped with image stabilization and you say No, the target LUMIX G 20mm F1.7 ASPH. And LUMIX G VARIO 7-14mm F4 ASPH. Maikurofosazu two lenses to use the book except Panasonic I do not feel a lack in any way. Because it has image stabilization capabilities in the lens

In a way, Sanyo returns "home", because it was started by the brother-in-law of Panasonic's founder. Now, Sanyo may not be a well known name for us consumers, but it is a major player in many areas of the "underlying" electronic components, such as stepmotors, semiconductors and batteries, like the

Even if this camera is half as good as the hype surrounding it should still be a strong card. And half the price of what Panasonic as asking would also be a nice option. Excerpt:
"The GH1 seems to have a slight but clear edge over the G1, but its sensor does seem to suffer from more banding. The

 Panasonic DMC-G1 firmware version 1.1 fixes and improvements:

1. Makes it possible to check the exposure with Live View during the AE lock. 
2. Makes it possible to continuously display the enlarged screen of the MF assist. 
3. Added "color adjustment function" for the LCD monitor/View finder. 
4. Added "Red-eye reduction forced flash on" to the flash setting for the [PARTY]. 

Panasonic will release a new firmware update for the Lumix DMC-LX3 on 15th December. Version 1.1 includes a compatibility update for the optional FL220 flash unit, and improves auto white balance performance. 

The first micro 4/3 Dslr does not appear to be a very special deal (given the lack of a video capture mode non the less), but looks may deceive some times.

Excerpt: "As the very first camera in a substantially new and different format, we're impressed with the Panasonic Lumix G1. The company has successfully conquered the nagging problem of delivering an effective Live View system in an interchangeable-lens camera, and done so in a design that's both compact and comfortable. Image quality results from the lab also earned our respect: not flawless certainly, particularly when it comes to image noise, but competitive with the traditional SLRs we benchmarked it against and, in several cases, superior."

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Two new lenses to accompany the panasonic G1, from a roadmap that also includes a 14-140mm f4.0-5.6,  one 7-14mm f4.0 and a 20mm f1.7, all three to be released in 2009. 

The first micro 4/3 camera to hit the market is curiously enough not  a a Olympus but a Panasonic.  Did they get it right? Well, time and reviews will tell and so far the specs look nice, but at a time when new dslrs start to feature video capture, this feature is strangely absent here.  And it would be really at home here, with the articutaled lcd and the super hi-res EVF. Oh well, The press release:

This one from amateur photographer UK:

" Panasonic has given Amateur Photographer (AP) its reaction to internet rumours that the firm is about to withdraw from the Four Thirds camera system.

 Panasonic Europe has rubbished the rumours and confirmed that the company plans to continue with the format.

 AP approached Panasonic for comment after several internet postings suggested that the company was poised to pull out of Four Thirds.

Our enquiry was referred to Sven Dabelstein, digital still camera marketing manager at Panasonic Europe who said: 'The information found in the articles is incorrect. Panasonic will be continuing with the Four Thirds format.'
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