Nikon D5000 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 – Steve Morgenstern:
While the Nikon D5000 didn't fare as poorly as the Canon Rebel T1i in our resolution testing, sharpness was still a problem when shooting stills with the camera, where the Panasonic GH1 performed well. Both cameras offer articulated displays that pivot for shooting at an angle, but the Nikon's folds down rather than out to the side, which is less practical, especially since we found the extended screen on the GH1 made it easier to shoot steady video. And speaking of video, the Nikon can't shoot at 1080p the way the Panasonic can and lacks the manual controls and continuous autofocus that make the GH1 a video star, albeit an expensive one.