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
Abstract: If you've been able to get your hands on one of these, consider yourself lucky. After driving to most every electronic store I knew of and still not being able to get a hands-on feel for this new camera, I decided to take the plunge and make my order on A...
Abstract: Panasonic have released a number of cameras in their G Series over the past couple of years. Each iteration added minor improvements that, many would say, should have been implemented in its predecessor. But this should, really, be forgiven for Pan...
The GF1 is a surprisingly good camera given it’s size and weight. It certainly holds its own against other cameras in a similar price range namely the ones from its Micro Four Thirds partner Olympus. In-body image stabilization, external microphone c...
In short, I love the GF1. It is my current pick of the mirrorless camera genre. Sure, the GF1 is not going to replace anyone’s 5D Mark II or D700 anytime soon. For casual photos though, it’s tough to beat for image quality, functionality and portabil...
Abstract: I’ve long waged a personal war against overweight, over-sized digital SLRs. As the effective digital film frame is mostly stamp-sized why on earth does the body and lens of every camera maker’s DSLR have to be so bulky?When the Micro Four Thirds camer...
Abstract: In this review, we'll introduce the fourth Micro Four Thirds camera to earn some coverage here on Gadling. As a quick reminder - Micro Four Thirds digital cameras offer the same image sensor quality found on large(r) digital SLR cameras, but in a much ...
The popularity of the Micro Four Thirds format is growing, and the award-winning cameras in this review are exactly the reason why. Read on to find out about the best Micro Four Thirds cameras available today.The Best Micro Four Thirds CamerasWhereas ...
Abstract: Amateur Digital SLRs Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GF1; A 12MP Micro Four Thirds Camera By Jack Neubart • February, 2010 Micro Four Thirds format cameras promise of compact size, reduced weight, and versatility approaching a D-SLR. I recently had the oppo...
Panasonic's Lumix GF1 is their third Micro 4/3 system camera, featuring the same 12.1-Megapixel Live MOS imaging sensor, Venus Engine HD and 23-Area AF system as the previous GH1, but packed into a smaller, more compact housing. The new body shape is...
Abstract: With any new technology, it takes time to work out the kinks. And while the flurry of coverage—and humanity’s ever-shrinking attention span—might make it seem as though Micro Four Thirds has been around awhile, it’s still quite new. Panasonic’s Lumix D...
