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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | Pentax K2000 | Nikon D5000 | Olympus E-620 |
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|  | Score: 84% When: November 2008 Worth: $670 |
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| We got our hands on the world's first Micro Four Thirds camera, and it dazzled us in so many ways. You'll just have to read all about it in our Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 review. |
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| The Great White Whale is here! Will the Pentax K2000 fill us with fear and loathing or will this radical entry-level DSLR take us on a nice trip to Quality Heights? Read the full Pentax K2000 review to find out. |
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| |  | Score: 86% When: June 2009 Worth: $730 |
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| InfoSync reviews the most highly anticipated DSLR of the year. Read the full Nikon D5000 review here, complete with image samples from Coney Island. |
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| The "Best Entry Level DSLR" of 2009 hits the infoSync shores. Does it fill us with delight? Read the full Olympus E-620 review here. |
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| Size |
3.29 by 4.88 by 1.78 inches | 3.6 by 4.8 by 2.7 inches | by by 10 inches | 3.7 by 5.11 by 2.36 inches |
| Weight |
13.5 ounces | 20.8 ounces | ounces | 16.7 ounces |
| Display |
3.0 inches, 460K pixels Touch: No | 2.7 inches, 230K pixels Touch: No | 2.7 inches, 230K pixels Touch: No | 2.7 inches, 230K pixels Touch: No |
| Scene modes |
9 | 5 | Macro, Sports, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Presets | |
| Burst mode |
3 fps | 1.1 fps | 4 fps | |
| Image formats |
JPEG, RAW Up to 4000 x 3000 pixels | JPEG, RAW Up to 3872 x 2592 pixels | JPEG, RAW Up to 12MP | JPEG, RAW Up to 4032 x 3024 pixels |
| Video formats |
MJPEG
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| 720p @ 24 fps |
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| Sensor |
12 Megapixels CCD) | 10 Megapixels 23.5 x 15.7mm CCD) | 12 Megapixels 23.6 x 15.8mm CMOS) | 12 Megapixels Live Mos) |
| Optical zoom |
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| Focal length |
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| Focus range |
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| Optical image stabilization |
Optical | Sensor shift | | |
| Aperture |
f/3.5-f/20 | | | |
| Shutter speed |
1/4000 - 60 sec. | 30 - 1/4000 sec. | Bulb, 30-seconds - 1/4000 | |
| ISO sensitivity |
ISO 100 to 3200 | | 100 - 6400 | |
| Light metering |
Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | | |
| Exposure control |
Manual, Program AE | Manual, Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE | Manual, Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE | |
| White balance |
Multiple | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (W, D, N), Flash, Manual setting, with WB fine adjustment | Auto, Manual, Presets | |
| Flash modes |
Auto, Red-eye reduction, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow sync. | | | |
| Flash range |
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| Memory cards |
SD, SDHC, MMC | SD, SDHC | | |
| Wi-Fi |
No | No | | No |
| Accessories |
Battery Charger/AC Adapter, Battery Pack, Body Cap, Video Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM | | | |
| Scoreboard: |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | Pentax K2000 | Nikon D5000 | Olympus E-620 |
| Design | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Display & Viewfinder | 4.7/5 | 4/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Menus & Buttons | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Features | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Image quality | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Sensor | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Lens | 4/5 | 4.3/5 | 4/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Transfer & Storage | 3.5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Accessories | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Total score | 84% | 85% | 86% | 84% |
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