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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...
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buy-n-shoot.com Updated:
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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...
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To be honest, when Micro Four Thirds format was announced, I couldn’t really see the point. Sure, the cameras were slightly smaller but not by much. If you look at older Micro Four Thirds cameras like the Panasonic G1 and GH1, they’re smaller than so...
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...
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The Panasonic GF1 is a 12.1MP Micro Four Thirds camera that is more compact than other Panasonic Micro Four Thirds models, while retaining the same large sensor that rivals DSLR image quality. As you may be aware, Micro Four Thirds cameras like the GF...
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...
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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...
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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...
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The GF1 is another Panasonic Micro Four Thirds camera that is laden with awards for ingenuity and design. It is shaped like a point and shoot camera, but has the features and picture quality of a DSLR. The 12.1 mp sensor also shoots HD video at...
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...
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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...
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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...
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steves-digicams.com Updated:
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he Panasonic Lumix GF1 features the performance, image quality and interchangeable lenses like a dSLR, but in a much smaller and easier to carry body.
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...
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photoxels.com Updated:
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was first to reveal the new Digital Interchangeable Lens system with the ; Olympus generated the buzz with its retro look ; and now Panasonic has caught up -- and done it right -- with the...
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1is rather interesting to try and review. It is not every day that one gets to try a new type of digital camera. At first glance, the GF1 seems odd. There are familiar elements, like the exposure-mode dial and mechanical ri...
There are almost no similar cameras, so one has to consider the compromise in choosing the Panasonic Lumix GF1. For the ultimate in image quality one should to a recent DSLR. For the ultimate in speed, one should go to a higher-end model of DSLRs as...
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Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GF1 might be the ideal camera for anyone who doesn’t want to make major compromises when they’re not using a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera. The DMC-GF1 is also good if you’d like to upgrade from your point-and-shoot, but don’t w...
Extremely well-built; very good interface; full feature set; high-quality, removable lenses; larger sensor for very good image quality.
Noisy in low light at high ISO; LCD viewfinder only.
Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GF1 might be the ideal camera for anyone who doesn’t want to make major compromises when they’re not using a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera. The DMC-GF1 is also good if you’d like to upgrade from your point-a...
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pricemo.com Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:35
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Asking photographers to fork out nearly £800 for a compact/SLR hybrid may seem a high-stakes gamble in our tough economic times.After all, the same money will buy you a quality enthusiast D-SLR such as the Nikon D90 or Canon EOS 50D, or a very nice le...
The lens, the lens, the lens! Shoot at wider apertures than f/2.8 and the results are a joy to behold –go back to a camera with a narrower aperture range and it suddenly feels very restrictive, We also like the stylish looks and quality build quali...
While the pancake lens is great, the choice of other lenses is tiny compared to the Canon or Nikon SLR system, The Lumix DMCGF1 is a bit bland looking compared to the retro Olympus Pen and it suddenly gets bulky and awkward when you pop up the flash or...
We really like this camera, mainly because of the lens, superior sensor, intelligent design and handy exposure widgets.Low light performance is good too. It might not be as chunky as the PowerShot G11 or as chic as the Olympus Pen, but it’s definite...
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Electronic ViewfinderTo line up your shot, you can use the GF1's LCD screen, which is large, accurate and easy to use. However, it does struggle in bright sunlight. The solution: an electronic viewfinder, sold by Panasonic as an optional extra.While we...
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letsgodigital.org Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:35
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At the time of writing, there are only two truly compact Micro Four Thirds System cameras available. Both are similar when it comes to functions and dimensions. Olympus and Panasonic are the promoters and developers of the Micro Four Thirds system, and...
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g4tv.com Updated:
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Video Review: Meet the Panasonic Lumix GF1, one of the smallest and lightest system camera available. With 12.1 megapixel pictures from a camera half the size of normal DSLRs, Kevin Pereira and Olivia Munn find out if its Intelligent Auto Mode, 720p vi...
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digitalcamerainfo.com Updated:
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Panasonic takes the compact Micro Four Thirds format to the next level with the GF1, delivering sharp, good-looking photos from a camera that focuses quickly, accepts an optional electronic viewfinder and, best of all, fits in your jacket pocket...
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camcorderinfo.com Updated:
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The video functions on the Panasonic GF1 are rather limited. Its maximum video resolution is 1280 x 720, the camera doesn't offer manual ISO or shutter speed control in video mode, and we noticed numerous editing programs having trouble with the AVCHD...
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The slimmest Micro Four-Thirds System camera yet, the industrial-looking Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 ($900 in two kit variations as of 10/28/2009) is the most enticing non-DSLR we've seen to date. Purist and professional-level photographers may not like th...
Compact size for an interchangeablelens camera, Great learning tool and/or DSLR replacement...
No optical viewfinder, Not as many lens options as a full DSLR, Image exposure is a bit dark...
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With image quality that rivals capable D-SLRs and a body not much larger than a super-zoom camera, the 12.1-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 ($899.95 direct, with lens) is the most compact model in Panasonic's line-up of micro-four-thirds cameras...
More compact than a D-SLR. Fast focusing speeds. Extremely sharp images. 720p30 HD video capture. Built-in flash. HDMI port with CEC support.
Noisy images at ISO 1600 and higher. No optical viewfinder. No optical image stabilization with 20mm lens.
The best micro-four-thirds camera we've seen so far, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-GF1 offers a D-SLR experience in a body that's not much bigger than a superzoom camera...
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Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GF1 is a compact camera with a DSLR-sized sensor and removeable lenses. Announced in September 2009, it’s the third Lumix G model from Panasonic, following the G1 and GH1, with all three based on the recent Micro Four Thirds sta...
Compact body with DSLR-sized sensor, Detailed 3in / 460k screen and optional EVF, HD movies with choice of encoding formats, Great Auto mode and full Manual controls.
No stabilisation in body or 20mm kit lens, Viewfinder is a pricey accessory, Screen suffers from reflections in bright light, Focusing restrictions with many lenses.
When Olympus and Panasonic developed Micro Four Thirds, it was cameras like the E-P1 and GF1 which really had enthusiasts excited: the dream of squeezing a DSLR sensor and interchangeable lenses into as small a form factor as possible. And in this res...
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akihabaranews.com Updated:
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The Lumix GF1 is Panasonic's latest micro four thirds camera and their most compact… While I haven't tested too many micro four thirds, I got the chance to play with a G1, GH1 and Olympus E-P1 and got a pretty good idea of what to expect… Hey, after al...
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Possessing nearly everything you want in a digital SLR with the convenience of a smaller digital camera, the Panasonic GF1 is the most refined of the new category of small, interchangeable-lens digital cameras. Its small size allows it to fit into very...
High-quality build, Weighs just over one pound with 20mm lens, Fits into small places, Excellent quality kit lenses, Camera corrects geometric distortion and chromatic aberration, Accurate LCD viewfinder, Very good auto white balance performance in inc...
20mm lens vignettes when wide-open, Yellows and oranges are tainted by green in JPEG files, Edge-enhancement halos at default settings, High contrast in direct sunlight, Limited dynamic range compared to most SLRs, Shadow noise at high ISO like that of...
Possessing nearly everything you want in a digital SLR with the convenience of a smaller digital camera, the Panasonic GF1 is the most refined of the new category of small, interchangeable-lens digital cameras. Its small size allows it to fit into very...
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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...
Superb resolution, excellent overall image quality up to ISO 1600, Stunning raw output, Reliable exposure and focus and generally reliable white balance, Excellent build quality & great screen, Surprisingly good handling, fun and easy to use, Very compact...
Dynamic range and high ISO output not quite as good as best in class (including Olympus E-P1), JPEG output nowhere near as good as it could be - shoot raw for best results, Default settings don't produce particularly appealing (JPEG) color, Flash is v...
Reviewing cameras day in day out (in my case for well over a decade) whilst retaining at least some of the love of photography that got us here in the first place can be quite a challenge, and a good measure of how much we've engaged with - enjoyed -...
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The is the lastest member of the Micro Four Thirds family. But before Micro Four Thirds, there was Four Thirds. With Olympus having produced relatively small film SLRs since at least the early 1970s, it was probably no surprise that they would part...
Light and relatively compact, Very good image and video quality, Good AF and shutter response, Shoots RAW, One button video recording...
Cost, Monitor only standard, view finder optional...
The GF1 is an interesting camera with the potential to attract a wide cross-section of users. On the one hand it can appeal to novice shooters with its host of automatic and scene shooting modes, face recognition technology and compact size. More exper...
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The new Panasonic DMC-GF1 is the latest Micro Four Thirds camera, following in the footsteps of the electronic giant’s G1 and GH1 models. Unlike those two cameras, which have a distinct DSLR look and feel, the Panasonic GF1 is smaller and lighter, th...
The Panasonic DMC-GF1 is a natural evolution of the Micro Four Thirds format, offering similar functionality to the G1 and GH1 models in a smaller and lighter body. The GF1 isn't perfect, but it is one of my favourite cameras of 2009.The DMC-G1...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
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The Panasonic GF1 is compact in size, yet with a DSLR-type Micro Four Thirds sensor and ability to change lenses - albeit minus the mirror box and, therefore, optical viewfinder - this new wave of camera sits somewhere between the two types. The indus...
Size, design, HD video, Peripheral Defocus scene mode, Micro Four Thirds compatability...
Costly, limitations to auto focus, no inbuilt viewfinder...
The GF1 makes best sense of the Micro Four Thirds format by kicking all the unnecessary DSLR-styling to the kerb. What remains is a compact-sized camera with a deceptive amount of oomph tucked away on the inside, plus the 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens is hi...
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dpnow.com Updated:
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An even smaller, lighter, and more advanced Micro Four Thirds camera from Panasonic Lumix This article has been reproduced from our sibling site Four Thirds User (FTU). Check out FTUs 60 image gallery GF1 product tour plus sample images and sample HD...
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dcresource.com Updated:
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This is a preview of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 interchangeable lens camera. The camera shown here is pre-production, and some of the features described in this article are subject to change. Photos taken with this camera are not available. When a fi...
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Panasonic Lumix GF1 Large-Sensor / Coat Pocket Sized / Lots to Like Ive never been a fan of the Four Thirds format. When it first was introduced I complained on these pages that it was a step in the wrong direction. We needed larger sensors, not smal...
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There are four Micro Four Thirds cameras on the market right now. That's it. But with Panasonic's GF1, investing in the mini genre makes more sense than ever—if you know what you're getting into. What the &*^@ is Micro Four Thirds? Olymp...
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Preview November 2010 |Andy Westlake It's been fourteen months since Panasonic announced its first compact-body 'rangefinder-like' Micro Four Thirds camera, in the shape of the DMC-GF1. This quickly gained a following as arguabl...
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Evaluation of Panasonic Lumix GF1, GF2 and Olympus E-PL1 Cameras Left: Panasonic Lumix GF1 camera and 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 lensRight: Canon EOS-40D and EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 lensSeveral micro four thirds cameras (Panasonic and Olympus) were evaluated as a...
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