Testseek.com have collected 113 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1.
September 2009
(83%)
113 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
35 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
More compact than a D-SLR. Fast focusing speeds. Extremely sharp images. 720p30 HD video capture. Built-in flash. HDMI port with CEC support.
Onboard flash
Compact size
Good picture quality
Optional electronic viewfinder helps conserve battery life
Solid build.
The editors didn't like
Noisy images at ISO 1600 and higher. No optical viewfinder. No optical image stabilization with 20mm lens.
Mono microphone tends to pick up too much ambient noise
Features match Olympus E-P2 for less money, Dedicated video record button
No viewfinder, Anti-shake via image-stabilised lenses only
More contemporary looking than the E-P2 and with a built-in flash, this is an amazing deal as long as you can live with the lack of anti-shake by instead buying an image-stabilised lens
Abstract: As a member of an entirely new category of cameras, the 12.1-megapixel Panasonic GF1 delivers the image quality and flexibility of a dSLR in a device that will slip easily into your coat pocket.Based on the Micro Four Thirds standard, and jointly devel...
Abstract: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 at a glance: 12.1 million effective pixels Four Thirds Live MOS sensor Micro Four Thirds lens mount 720p video at 25fps RRP £549.99 (body only) Scores: Features - 9/10 Build and handling - 9/10 White balance and colour - 7/10 M...
The GF1 doesn’t work at its best when used as a ‘point and shoot’ camera. It’s a powerful photographic tool that will only reach its true potential in skilled hands, but it’s capable of excellence....
Abstract: MORE: Watch our video review of the Panasonic Lumix GF1Those who used to take photos before digital cameras became popular may remember that there were two popular kinds of high-quality 35mm film camera. ...
