The use of such in-camera and in-lens stabilizers is another way to deal with the question of High ISO as shooting in low light situations such as building interiors or night scenes. For such scenes, the lowest allowable shutter speed will be sufficient to capture the ambience and character of a place without blurring the image when hand holding the camera However this type of stabilizing option is not a solution if you wish to freeze moving subjects in low light.

In terms of Micro Four Thirds sensors, they are playing catch up to the APS-C sized sensors. Of course the new Sony E-system and Samsung NX will be in direct competition. The GH-1’s sensor will be on level ground with the APS-C as it is a different animal. Panasonic has a much bigger sensor installed on the GH-1 so one way to know where your model stands is to read in between the lines. Of course there is the “pricing” concern as the GH-1 is probably over rated for its asking price.