Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

Résumé : The first Panasonic D-SLR, the Lumix DMC-L1 is a product of an alliance with Olympus, since it employs, according to the company, some "jointly developed technologies and components." In fact, this camera shares many attributes with the Olympus EVOLT ...

Conclusion : Autofocus is available but the camera must lower and raise the reflex mirror for the system to work; that process, and the noisy clicking it produces, can be somewhat slow and annoying. Frankly, I found manual focus to be far more convenient. The ...

Résumé : The Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 is Panasonic's first digital SLR, and it's the second digital SLR to feature a live-view LCD screen.

Points forts : Fast, image stabilized kit lens, Built-in bounce flash, Can preview shots on LCD

Points faibles : Expensive kit is your only option, Very noisy at higher ISOs, Somewhat clunky design

Conclusion : Panasonic's Lumix DMC-L1 is a nice first attempt at a dSLR, but a clunky design and noise at higher ISOs destroy its chances for dSLR superstardom.

Résumé : With brands like Panasonic, Leica and Olympus behind it, the DMC-L1 must be great right?

Conclusion : Although the Panasonic DMC-L1 is an interesting first SLR and the retro styling will no doubt appeal to some, and while its performance and build quality are excellent, the uncomfortable handling, dark viewfinder and fiddly controls are a handicap. It ...

Résumé : Panasonic's Lumix DMC-L1 is a good first attempt at a dSLR, but a clunky design and noise at higher ISOs destroy its chances of dSLR superstardom.

Points forts : Fast, image stabilized kit lens ; built-in bounce flash ; can preview shots on LCD

Points faibles : Expensive kit is your only option ; very noisy at higher ISOs ; somewhat clunky design

Résumé : This new 7.5MP digital SLR has some big photographic names -- Leica and Olympus -- in its corner. But can it perform?