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List All 14 PricesThe GF1 adopts the Micro Four Thirds System standard, which was developed as an extended version of the Four Thirds System standard for digital camera systems. By using this standard and developing a camera body that eliminates the mirror box and optical viewfinder unit, LUMIX was able to achieve a dramatic reduction in both size and weight compared with conventional digital SLR cameras, to create a new-generation system camera that features Full-time Live View, high-…
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is a digital SLR that utilizes a 4/3 type MOS (‘Live MOS sensor’) sensor with 12.11 million effective pixels and 16:9 aspect ratio. The camera is compatible with Micro Four Thirds mount lenses via an adapter (DMW-MA1PP). It also supports up to ISO 3200 sensitivity, has a 3.0" Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD with 3:2 aspect ratio, wide viewing angle and 460,000 dots color support. It also supports the following connectors: USB 2.0 (High Spee…
See moreThe Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is a digital SLR that utilizes a 4/3 type MOS (‘Live MOS sensor’) sensor with 12.11 million effective pixels and 16:9 aspect ratio. The camera is compatible with Micro Four Thirds mount lenses via an adapter (DMW-MA1PP). It also supports up to ISO 3200 sensitivity, has a 3.0" Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD with 3:2 aspect ratio, wide viewing angle and 460,000 dots color support. It also supports the following connectors: USB 2.0 (High Speed), Video Out (NTSC / PAL), wired remote control DMW-RSL1 (optional) and HDMI. It also supports PictBridge for PC-less printing facilities, SD / SDHC / MMC memory cards, and is powered by a 1250 mAh 7.2v Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 measures119 mm x 71 mm x 36.3 mm (4.69 x 2.8 x 1.43 inches) and weighs 285 g (10.05 oz) (camera body only)/ 448 g (15.8 oz) (with lens and battery).
The Lumix DMC-GF1 is part of Panasonic’s LUMIX G Micro System lineup of digital interchangeable lens system cameras. The DMC-GF1 is touted as the world’s smallest and lightest system camera with a built-in flash. It takes its place as the third model in the G series of digital interchangeable lens system cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. It can record vivid still shots and smooth, motion pictures and features the advanced AVCHD Lite movie mode, which is ideal for recording extended HD movies and networking with other AV devices, and it can also record in the Motion JPEG format, which offers wide compatibility with PCs. The camera also features several preset filters in My Colour mode or apply a range of unique textures available in Film mode. Other features include iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, exposure meter, aperture preview and shutter speed preview through the live view, Live View Finder which provides full-time live view, built-in flash, a 3.0-inch Intelligent LCD with a wide viewing angle and full 460,000-dot resolution with automatic backlight control, which combines with the high resolution for viewing in everything from sunny outdoor conditions to dim indoor situations; and comes in a choice of body colours: true black, active red and sleek silver. The camera also features Venus Engine HD, Dust Reduction system, My Colour mode with a total of seven preset effects – Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, and Silhouette; 16 Scene modes, AVCHD Lite recoding (1280 x 720 high-definition motion picture); and Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) which prevent handshake when using high-powered zoom. It also has Face Detection, Intelligent Exposure, and VIERA Link networking.
See lessPreview based on a production Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 with firmware v0.1 When Panasonic showed us the first Micro Four Thirds camera, the DMC-G1, our first question was 'why does it look like an SLR?'. We'd been hoping for a much more compact body, something that more effectively straddled the line between the convenience of a compact and the quality and versatility of a digital SLR. Well, a couple of months ago we were ushered into a private meeting with Panasonic to... Read more
Panasonic GF1 Review The asked for followup to the Olympus E-P1 review... Add a comment or send Thom feedback on this article. I've been advocating a "small" competent camera for quite some time, either a compact type camera with an APS sensor (e.g. a Coolpix with a D5000's guts) or a scaled-down DSLR (an FM3a-sized body with the D5000 core). Both are possible. Neither seem to be on Nikon's horizon. Yet the micro 4/3 partners, Panasonic and Olympus, most certainly see... Read more
The Lumix GF1 and E-P1 achieve this goal by adopting the Micro Four Thirds standard developed by Olympus and Panasonic. This takes the sensor size of the existing Four Thirds DSLR standard, but dispenses with the traditional SLR mirror and optical viewfinder to allow a much shorter lens to sensor distance. This in turn enables smaller and lighter cameras to be built, while the mount allows different lenses to be fitted. That’s the theory anyway, and we’re pleased to... Read more
The bottom line: The best interchangeable-lens compact we've see thus far, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 delivers great photo quality and performance in an enthusiast-friendly shooting experience. Like competitors, however, the lack of an optical viewfinder limits its usability for photographing action. Read more
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 DMC-GF1 is only the fourth camera we’ve seen in this new format. It does a lot of things right, but its images are also noisier than its predecessors. Read more
This is a superb camera, even for a dedicated amateur with 45 years of experience with SLR cameras. I expect the GF-1, with its LX3 "little brother" (also a superb camera) as a backup, will probably replace my SLR kit when traveling overseas. There's nothing my SLR kit can do the GF-1 (with the 14-45, 45-200 and 20mm lenses) can't do just as well, in travel photography and most landscape work -- except for fisheye shots and ultra-wide angle. Panasonic makes an... Read more
Very good picture quality even at low light. I like the Pancake Lens, makes it very portable. I'll probably end up buying the viewfinder for video shooting. Read more or see product
Have been reading a thousands of reviews and comparisons during last two months and eventualy sold may Canon 40D with all the lenses, just because of mobility. Read more
Sold my Nikon D40 a while ago and got the GF1 pancake kit recently. I never have the habit to carry my D40 around for everyday chores only for special occasion but the GF1 changed that trend and has become my everyday camera that goes with me anywhere. The compactness of GF1 + pancake lens is incomparable it easily slip into my jacket without hassle. It has everything I need in one little package, the design, the image quality, the features, good battery life, video mode... Read more
The GF1 is a great little micro 4/3 camera. It has a compact form factor which makes it easy to carry all day every day. If you're used to rangefinders you'll feel at home pretty quickly with this camera. Paired with the 20mm 1.7 pancake lens, it makes for a pocketable camera with nice autofocus, shallow DOF, and nice image quality. The Lumix lenses provide a nice range from 7mm to 200mm. One of the big bonuses of this camera is the ability to use almost any lens using... Read more
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