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
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...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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 ...
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...
