Wednesday April 1
 
15:01
 
HD video Panasonic Lumix GH1 is coming

Jeepney, Manila, Philippines

I really love my G1. When I went to Manila a few weeks ago I took the G1 in preference to my D60 or D90 – it’s just so small and light to carry about, and photo quality is outstanding. And it was more discreet in the dodgy streets of Manila.

The GH1 is very tempting. Here’s the details on pricing and release:

The DMC-GH1K (GH1 and LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm／F4.0-5.8 ASPH.／MEGA O.I.S) will be available from 24th April 2009 in Japan. The price is set at 149,800 yen. You can check the US price here.

In Japan the GH1 will be available in black, red, and very cool gold!

The individual lens prices are:
14-400: 84,800yen, available in May.
14-45: 29,500yen, available April 24th.
7-14: 99,9600yen, available April 24th.

The release date of the 14-45 is interesting. I’m not sure whether this is the same lens that comes with the G1 or not.

GH1 samples and galleries:
Panasonic Japan – Stills
Panasonic Japan – Video

Lemon Soju – Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 – Main Page