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
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...
Light and relatively compact
Very good image and video quality
Good AF and shutter response
Shoots RAW
One button video recording
Very fast autofocus for a Contrast Detection-based camera
Excellent movie mode
Very good image quality in good light
Simple and discrete design.
Compact size for an interchangeablelens camera
Great learning tool and/or DSLR replacement
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...
GF1 offers an interesting look versus other DSLR cameras
Image quality is very good
Manual focus "zoom" feature works extremely well
Camera construction is very sturdy
Offers both USB and HDMI output
More compact than a D-SLR. Fast focusing speeds. Extremely sharp images. 720p30 HD video capture. Built-in flash. HDMI port with CEC support.
Excellent photo quality and performance for its class
Comfortable
Streamlined design
Interchangeable lenses.
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...
Extremely well-built
Very good interface
Full feature set
High-quality
Removable lenses
Larger sensor for very good image quality.
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.
Size
Design
HD video
Peripheral Defocus scene mode
Micro Four Thirds compatability
The editors didn't like
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...
Cost
Monitor only standard
View finder optional
Noisy images at high ISOs
Camera not as small as it seems when all the parts are added on
Aggressive anti-noise processing in JPEG mode blurs detail.
No optical viewfinder
Not as many lens options as a full DSLR
Image exposure is a bit dark
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...
Camera seems a little expensive
Learning to find all of the GF1's features will take some time
Placement of popup flash is very awkward
Noisy images at ISO 1600 and higher. No optical viewfinder. No optical image stabilization with 20mm lens.
EVF costs extra
Can't use EVF and hot-shoe flash simultaneously.
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
Very fast autofocus for a Contrast Detection-based camera; excellent movie mode; very good image quality in good light; simple and discrete design.
Noisy images at high ISOs; camera not as small as it seems when all the parts are added on; aggressive anti-noise processing in JPEG mode blurs detail.
In the burgeoning small camera/big sensor category, the Panasonic Lumix GF1 is probably the best model out there right now with surprisingly fast autofocus; a simple and lightweight design; an excellent HD movie mode; and solid image quality and resolv...
GF1 offers an interesting look versus other DSLR cameras, Image quality is very good, Manual focus "zoom" feature works extremely well, Camera construction is very sturdy, Offers both USB and HDMI output
Camera seems a little expensive, Learning to find all of the GF1's features will take some time, Placement of popup flash is very awkward, No optical viewfinder
Abstract: 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 ....
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...
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...
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...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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....
