12.1 effective Megapixel Live MOS sensor; same size as on a regular FourThirds camera
Micro FourThirds lens mount, with 2X focal length conversion ratio
First two lenses to be announced are the F3.5-5.6, 14 - 45 mm and F4.0-5.6, 45 - 200 mm lenses; both have image stabilization
Lenses coming in 2009 include: F4.0, 7 - 14 mm, F1.7, 20 mm, and F4.0-5.6, 14 - 140 mm OIS
Supports regular FourThirds lenses via the optional DMW-MA1 adapter
World's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera (according to Panasonic)
Body is 4.9 x 3.3 x 1.8 inches in size, weighs 385 g; compare that to the Olympus E-420, which is 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.1 inches and 380 g
Will come in three colors: black, blue, and red
Venus Engine HD image processor
Supersonic Wave Filter dust reduction system
Since there's no mirror inside the camera, it's live view only on the DMC-G1
You get 100% field-of-view, customizable displays, and preview of shutter speed and aperture adjustments
Flip-out, rotating 3-inch LCD display has 460,000 pixels
Super high resolution electronic viewfinder has an unbelievable 1.44 million pixels and 1.4x magnification
Shooting info is displayed on the main LCD when you're using the EVF; when you put your eye to the viewfinder, the LCD shuts automatically
Full manual controls, plus Intelligent Auto Mode (complete with face detection and auto scene selection)
23-point contrast detect autofocus system with speeds that rival traditional phase difference AF
Camera can take 7 RAW and an unlimited number of JPEGs at 3 frames/second
Hot shoe for external flash
SD/SDHC memory card slot
Ports include USB 2.0 High Speed, HDMI, and remote control
Uses DMW-BLB13 lithium-ion battery; 350 shots per charge with the EVF, and 330 with the LCD
Will ship with the 14 - 45 mm lens this November; pricing to be announced next
month
