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
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...
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...
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...
Abstract: 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...
Excellent build quality and design; great image quality; LCD display has 460,000-pixel resolution; good high-definition movie mode
Expensive; fairly large and heavy
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is part of a new breed of camera that aims to combine the features and image quality of a digital SLR with the convenience of a compact camera. But it's the sheer physical and mechanical quality of the DMC-GF1 that impresse...
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.
Abstract: 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?...
