Good morning dear readers!

Today we found two interesting links:

1) Lorenzo Cavalla made a ISo test comparison between the Panasonic GH1 and the Panasonic GF1: http://www.lorenzocevavalla.eu/lumix/test/

2) And our friend Marcram shows you the Robot 40mm f1.9 Lens on the Olympus E-P1: http://marcstephenramirez.blogspot.com/2010/01/robot-40mm-f19lens-on-olympus-e-p1.html

“Near Sighted” A collection of macro clips created with the Lumix GH1 and a Sigma 105mm f2.8 Music by Clint Mansell

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GF1 vs D700 (dpreview forum)
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Steve Huff “Abandoned” with the Olympus E-P2 and Kit Zoom
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Fake Ricoh Fullframe camera (ricohforum)
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Today Deals:
Amazon US: Panasonic 45-200mm Lens for $282.00
Amazon US: Panasonic GH1 for under $1,250.00!
Pixmania Deutschland: Panasonic GH1 rot + Stereo-Mikrofon DMW-MS1E + Tasche DMW-BAG1 für 1 162,32 €
Pixmania Österreich: OLYMPUS E-520 + Objektiv 14-42mm + Objektive 40-150mm für 499 Euro
Pixmania España: Panasonic DMC-TZ7 -Color negro por 257 €

Press release:
“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 DMC-GH1 is a digital interchangeable lens camera system that delivers professional-level features and performance
in a compact, easy-to-use camera body. The DMC-GH1 is called a CREATIVE HD HYBRID because it records not only high-quality photos but also high definition 1080/25p or smooth 720/50p HD (High Definition) movies in AVCHD[1] format. Continuous AF can be used while recording movies, to further boost operating. Compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System standard, the DMC-GH1 can be partnered with the many Micro Four Thirds Lenses available to offer your preferred shooting experience[2]. To further add to its appeal, thanks to the selection of mount adapters, many different lens system users can now enjoy the DMC-GH1.

Perfect for videographers and photographers alike, this camera won the prestigious European Multimedia Camera 2009-2010 award from the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA).

Available in stylish black, the DMC-GH1 body only can be purchased in the UK from the beginning of January 2010. ”

via: fourthirds-user.com

Pdngear wrote a short Panasonic GH1 review. They say the GH1 is a little dated and it seems that they preferr the Canon 7D.

via: 1001noisycameras.com

Amazon US: Panasonic GH1 with 14-140mm lens for $1,338.93.
PIXMANIA: Belgium / Deutschland / España / Holland / Italia / Österreich

We noticed that the Panasonic price dropped in many countries. As you may remember few weeks ago we posted a rumor which said that the GH1 could become a successor in February-March. We don’t know (and we don’t believe) that the current price drops has something to do with the rumored successor release.

Check for yourself the worldwide price drops:

US
- Today amazon US sells the Panasonic GH1 with 14-140mm lens for $1,299.00. In few weeks the price dropped $200 (-13%).

Germany
Let’s take a look on the 90 days price history:

The cheapest price you can find is in Pixmania Deutschland: 1 290 € mit dem Promo-Code DE181209 .

Other European countries
Pixmania dropped the prices in Netherland, Belgium and Italy.

UPDATE:
And that’s the UK price history (Thanks Andy!)