Pictures are great ways of storing memories of unforgettable moments and gatherings. And what better way to capture those smiles than to get the perfect camera. If you are looking to purchase your own personal camera for picture taking, you have to take a lot into consideration. First of all, cameras fall into various categories. These gadgets are ultra compact, which are very light in the pocket but the controls and viewfinder are cramped; the compact camera which is the most marketable and portable and easy to use; the creative compact which are more on the features than compact, usually $200 extra expense and are perfect for techno enthusiasts; SLR-like which are bulky but easy to use and have large sensors and can take better pictures in dim light; and the SLR which is large and not compact but can take the best kinds of pictures and are used by professional photographers to take quality shots.

If you are looking for a camera that you want to take with you anywhere you go, then a compact camera is what you need. But if you need a camera for taking great shots on special occasions, then you might consider those cameras that are more on features than on its small size. When you are a traveler, you might settle for quality but compact cameras so you can take them with you. And if you make photography your source of income, then you should get an SLR. Not only this, you should also consider the resolution of a camera. 3 megapixels can result to good 8×10” pictures. The higher the resolution, the better it results it can give.
When it comes to quality of cameras, names like Canon, Panasonic and Olympus among others arise. Cameras that are often of the highest technology are manufactured by Canon. Kodak gives simple options and excellent balance. Sony and Panasonic are very much in the league of Canon. Olympus cameras are good and usually offer one-of-kind features like being waterproof. So if you are looking for the right type of camera to purchase, you must consider the camera first according to your needs.

Panasonic and Olympus, two of the leading names in digital cameras, has finally decided to work together and produce a camera which will certainly be a delight for most photographers—the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. This model paves the way for the interchangeable camera lens, which was tagged as the Micro Four Thirds. The Micro Four Thirds aims to reduce the size of the cameras with an interchangeable lens. This can be done by doing away with the mirror box in the totality of the design. This particular camera is the first one in the series, and we can expect that there is still more to come from Panasonic and Olympus.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is smaller than most cameras intended for professional use. This camera weighs only 5 grams more than its predecessor, the E-410, which has the record for the most lightweight digital SLR. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 has a 12 megapixel live MOS image sensor and the latest type of Venus Engine HD processor. These two amazing features work together produce a 60 per second live view function, which is not present in some digital SLRs. Furthermore, this model can use lenses from the existing Four Thirds model; however, there should be a special converter before this can be done.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 also has a 3.0 inch LCD which can give anyone the clearest view of the pictures that he has taken. An electronic viewfinder is also included in this wonderful model, which is considered one of the best SLR displays in the market. The camera also has a rechargeable lithium ion battery, so you do not have to worry about taking pictures anytime that you want, as long as the battery is fully charged. If you are a photographer, then the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 may just be the perfect gadget for you.