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
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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.
