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
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...
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...
Compact form factor with interchangeable lenses. Built-in flash. Excellent image quality
The editors didn't like
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...
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...
No in-body image stabilisation. Viewfinder not included
Abstract: 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...
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...
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 -...
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...
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...
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...
Abstract: 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 ...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
