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.
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...
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...
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...
This is a marvellous camera. There is a saying that the best camera is the one you have with you, so 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 overwhelme...
Abstract: In the GF1, Panasonic has challenged Olympus with a similar, rangefinder-like model that tackles some of the deficiencies of the E-P1 and exploits the not insignificant potential of the Micro Four Thirds (M4/3) sensor format. In addition, by providing ...
This is a marvellous camera. There is a saying that the best camera is the one you have with you, so 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 overwhelm...
Features match Olympus E-P2 for less money, Dedicated video record button
No viewfinder, Anti-shake via image-stabilised lenses only
More contemporary looking than the E-P2 and with a built-in flash, this is an amazing deal as long as you can live with the lack of anti-shake by instead buying an image-stabilised lens
Abstract: As a member of an entirely new category of cameras, the 12.1-megapixel Panasonic GF1 delivers the image quality and flexibility of a dSLR in a device that will slip easily into your coat pocket.Based on the Micro Four Thirds standard, and jointly devel...
Abstract: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 at a glance: 12.1 million effective pixels Four Thirds Live MOS sensor Micro Four Thirds lens mount 720p video at 25fps RRP £549.99 (body only) Scores: Features - 9/10 Build and handling - 9/10 White balance and colour - 7/10 M...
