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Still, the GF1 is a decent mirrorless system camera that manages to outperform compact cameras and superzooms alike. It also retains many options and settings that experienced photographers will appreciate.
Fast autofocus speeds; builtin pop up flash; 720p HD video recording...
Mono audio recording; colour modes not practical; average ISO performance; no builtin optical image stabilisation.
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T3.com Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:23
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Extremely close to the stunning n terms of size and spec, the Panasonic GF1 even shares its sensor with its Micro Four Thirds rival, offering an effective resolution of 12.1 megapixels from its 13.1 megapixel chip. However, being more contemporary l...
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...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:23
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There have been many attempts over the years to squeeze DSLR-like power and flexibility into a smaller, lighter and more manageable package. It was kick-started with cameras such as the half-frame Olympus Pen in 1959, and has culminated recently in the...
A likeable high-end compact, but it’s expensive and can’t handle noise at high ISO...
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wired.co.uk Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:23
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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...
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We’ve seen various cameras that claim SLR quality in a compact package, but none has quite hit the mark – until now. The GF1 is a Micro Four Thirds camera, which means it uses a large, SLR-style sensor and interchangeable lenses but lacks an SLR’s opti...
It may be frustratingly expensive, but this is the first compact camera to deliver genuine SLR quality and performance...
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digitalartsonline.co.uk Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:23
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With a similarly solid build and size to Canon’s G11, the 12.1-megapixel Lumix is the only one here that lets you change lens – something it shares with digital SLRs. The GF1 brings the lens and sensor closer together – hence the neat compact build –...
Solid, substantial build; relatively compact; swappable lenses; comprehensively featured.
Optical viewfinder costs extra; weightier than equivalent compact with battery and lens attached.
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amateurphotographer.co.uk Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:23
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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...
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macworld.co.uk Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:23
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Of similar dimensions and solid build to Canon’s G11, Panasonic’s 12.1-megapixel camera is the only one here that lets you change lens – something it shares with true DSLRs. The GF1 has done away with the internal mirror mechanism to bring lens and se...
Solid, substantial build; relatively compact shape and form; the ability to swap and add lenses; comprehensively featured...
An optical viewfinder costs extra, weightier than equivalent compact with battery inserted and lens attached...
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digicambuyer.co.uk Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:23
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The latest Micro Four Thirds camera to join the ranks: can it take on the competition? Following the introduction of Panasonic’s first Micro Four Thirds camera – the DSLR-esque G1 – and the more recent GH1, the manufacturer has launched something that...
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...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:23
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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...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:23
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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. SLRs provided a through-the-lens view for focusi...
A small camera that takes great photos – but it's expensive...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:23
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There's no way of reviewing Panasonic's latest Micro Four Thirds camera, the GF1, without mentioning the Olympus E-P1. Other than the nostalgic design of Olympus' sixties styled snapper, the two cameras are almost identical in build quality, purpose an...
Solid build. Fast, excellent pictures. HD movies...
No viewfinder, no onboard IS...
An exceptional camera in almost every way, the GF1 is what serious photographers and ambitious amateurs have been waiting for...
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Product Code: DMCGF1EBK The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF1-K is a compact, easy to use, and definitely stylish D-SLR-like camera. It's based on Micro Four Thirds technology and is available in lens kits. One kit includes a gorgeous 40mm, f/1.7 pancake lens...
The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF1-K is a solidly built compact camera that lets you use different lenses. It's capable of capturing beautifully clear images and it's fast. It does have some issues when focusing in dim lighting, and noise is noticeable a...
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techradar.com Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:23
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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 len...
Good low light performance, Fantastic 20mm lens, Impressive RAW output, Quality metering and autofocus, HD movies with stereo sound...
Lacks in-camera stabilisation, Lacklustre pop-up flash, Live view drains battery faster, Limited choice of lenses, Pricey optional viewfinder...
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 l...
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Panasonic’s first two Micro Four Thirds system cameras – last year’s G1 and this spring’s GH1, which added high-def video – based their designs on that of traditional digital SLRs. Even though technically they weren’t, having junked the integral mirro...
DSLR-like features and picture quality, but with the convenience and portability of a compact, albeit one with a solid feel aluminium construction...
Pricey either with or without lens combination. Requires investment in a new camera system from scratch. EVF costs extra...
Capable and compact Micro Four Thirds system offering from Panasonic proves the company’s most successful realisation of "DSLR quality without the bulk" to date Key specs12 megapixels, HDMI, Li-ion battery, SD, SDHC...
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Within the digital cameras industry there are certain concepts that circulate as memes ; everyone seems to to agree that they're a really good idea and just what everybody wants, but nobody seems to know exactly why or where the idea originated. One of th...
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There have been many attempts over the years to squeeze DSLR-like power and flexibility into a smaller, lighter and more manageable package. It was kick-started with cameras such as the half-frame Olympus Pen in 1959, and has culminated recently in the...
A highly likeable high-end compact, but expensive noise at high ISO isn't handled as well as with a proper DSLR...
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This 12-megapixel Micro Four Thirds camera is, in effect, a DSLR in a compact body. The Live MOS sensor (shared with Olympus) is similar to that used in Olympus SLRs and Panasonic's G1 and GH1. Body construction is solid and the lens is mechanically ex...
This is a marvellous camera. There is a saying that the best camera is the one you have with you, so on that criterion alone, the GF1 ranks as one of the best. It is also not surprising that demand for the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic GF1 has overwhelm...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:23
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This 12 megapixel Micro Four Thirds camera is, in effect, a DSLR in a compact body. The Live MOS sensor (shared with Olympus) is similar to that used in Olympus SLRs and Panasonic's G1 and GH1. Body construction is solid and the lens is mechanically e...
Panasonic has solved the problem of auto focus speed in a compact camera using the contrast detect method. There is little difference between the focus speed of the GF1 and any SLR at the same price. Images are sharp with excellent contrast. Image qual...
The camera ergonomics and implementation of controls are not the best. The Olympus E-P1 has been criticised for its user-unfriendliness, but we would rate it better than the Panasonic. But once the GF1's idiosyncrasies are understood it is easy enough...
This is a marvellous camera. There is a saying that the best camera is the one you have with you, and on that criterion alone the GF1 ranks as one of the best. It is also not surprising that demand for the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic GF1 has overwhelmed...
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smh.com.au Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:23
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14-45mm lens Price: $1650 A LITTLE MARVEL This 12-megapixel Micro Four Thirds camera is, in effect, a DSLR in a compact body. The Live MOS sensor (shared with Olympus) is similar to that used in Olympus SLRs and Panasonic's G1 and GH1. Body construc...
Panasonic has solved the problem of auto-focus speed in a compact camera using the contrast detect method. There is little difference between the focus speed of the GF1 and any SLR at the same price. Images are sharp with excellent contrast. Image qua...
The camera's ergonomics and implementation of controls are not the best. The Olympus E-P1 has been criticised for its user-unfriendliness but we would rate it better than the Panasonic. But once the GF1's idiosyncrasies are understood, it is easy...
This is a marvellous camera. There is a saying that the best camera is the one you have with you, so on that criterion alone, the GF1 ranks as one of the best. It is also not surprising that demand for the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic GF1 has overwhelme...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:23
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Going against the trend for miniaturisation in the electronics world, SLR cameras aimed at amateurs and professionals alike still come in relatively bulky frames. Recently though, the new micro four-thirds format has opened the way for Panasonic and O...
Fast autofocus and powerful iA mode, Image quality up to 8001600 ISO, 720p HD video with continuous autofocus, Interchangeable lenses with powerful antidust system, Small (with 20 mm lens); elegant and powerful...
No builtin optical image stabilisation, Electronic viewfinder could do better, Scroll wheel too wmall, Mechanical shutter is loud, Tends to underexpose some photos.
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In the GF1, Panasonic has challenged Olympus with a similar, rangefinder-like model that tackles some of the deficiencies of the E-P1 and exploits the not insignificant potential of the Micro Four Thirds (M4/3) sensor format. In addition, by providing...
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practicalphotography.com Updated:
2015-03-20 13:21:23
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The Panasonic LUMIX GF1 is small and lightweight like a compact but has a removable lens and large sensor like a DSLR. So is the latest LUMIX from Panasonic a DSLR, a digital compact or a new breed of camera altogether?...
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fhm.com.ph Updated:
2016-11-27 02:27:07
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For photography enthusiasts who think that the traditional point-and-shoot is underwhelming and DSLRs to be a bit too cumbersome at times, Panasonic now offers a formidable choice: the Panasonic Lumix GF1...
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thestar.com.my Updated:
2016-11-27 02:27:07
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The Panasonic GF1 is a mirrorless system camera that we reviewed a while back but we thought it was a worthy entry into this shootout for its great handling and excellent picture taking qualities. The GF1 is a 12.1-megapixel camera that draws aesthet...
Fast autofocus speeds; built-in pop up flash; 720p HD video recording.
Mono audio recording; colour modes not practical; average ISO performance; no builtin optical image stabilisation.
In a nutshell, the GF1 has many good qualities that make it a strong performer in this camera shootout. SIDE VIEW: Mounted with a 20mm pancake lens, the GF1 makes for a very portable compact camera. Its main advantages are its portable size, ability t...
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It's been more than a year since the Micro Four Thirds standard was announced, promising DSLR-like quality images in smaller than DSLR bodies. With four of these cameras in the market, including the new Panasonic Lumix GF1 we're reviewing today, has the s...
The Panasonic Lumix GF1 is a joy of a camera to shoot with. It gave us better shots than we could hope for with any compact, at an acceptable trade-off between size and convenience. It's dead-easy to use, with Panasonic's intelligent iA (Intelligent Auto)...
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pcmag-mideast.com Updated:
2016-11-27 02:27:07
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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 is the most compact model in Panasonic’s line-up of micro-four-thirds cameras. Panasonic’s first two entries i...
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.
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