Panasonic DMC-GF1

Panasonic DMC-GF1 Reviews

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PhotoCracti reviews the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and writes;
“he GH1 offers the best of all worlds: the features/speed/versatility of a DSLR, the versatility of a camcorder (and superior video quality), plus the intelligent automation of a Lumix point-and-shoot digicam. This combination definitely makes the camera attractive to many types of consumers.”
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TechRadar reviews the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and writes;
“High ISO performance is not quite as good as the Canon G11, but it’s a close run thing, as our test images reveal. The Lumix DMC-GF1’s Micro Four Thirds sensor does a great job of resolving detail, and results are certainly as good as a budget SLR.”
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LetsGoDigital reviews the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and writes;
“The image quality of the Panasonic DMC-GF1 is high. And if you opt for the RAW format, you will soon find out that there’s more to this camera than just a standard JPEG picture. The resemblance to a standard DSLR is made quickly, and it’s only the higher ISO of 1600 and higher, that is not able to keep up entirely with values that a large sensor camera is able to achieve. However, we are still satisfied with these results. “
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PCMag reviews the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and writes;
“the GF1 was so sharp, in fact, that its resolution scores were higher than entry-level and mid-range D-SLR cameras like the Sony A230 and the Nikon D5000 across all ISO sensitivities. At ISO 100, the GF1 delivered spectacular sharpness scores at every f-stop. “
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TrustedReviews reviews the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and writes;
“In the Lumix GF1 Panasonic has created a camera that I’m sure will come to be regarded as a classic. It really does offer comparable flexibility and image quality to a good digital SLR in a form that can slip into a jacket pocket. Build quality, performance and most importantly image quality are all of the highest order. “
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CNET reviews the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and writes;
“The best interchangeable-lens compact we’ve see thus far, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 delivers great photo quality and performance in an enthusiast-friendly shooting experience. Like competitors, however, the lack of an optical viewfinder limits its usability for photographing action.”

ByThom.com compares the Panasonic DMC-GF1 to Olympus EP-1 and writes;
“the GF1 is much better in AF speed than the E-P1, even with the E-P1 update…Olympus E-P1, which produces a more subtle, higher quality JPEG out of camera…. I was expecting a bit more out of the Panasonic, and perhaps that’s clouded my judgment a tiny bit, but it just doesn’t push the m4/3 compact forward enough over the E-P1 to be a clear winner.”
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CNET.uk reviews the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and writes;
“Don’t get the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 if you want a camera that does as much as possible as cheaply as possible. With the DMC-GF1, you’re buying simplicity, quality and precision, not gadgets. It will appeal most to dSLR owners looking for a portable back-up, as well as old-time photographers who want the emphasis shifted away from the tech and back to the pictures. “
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GoodGearGuide reviews the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and writes;
“We like the build quality and the look of the GF1 very much, and its picture quality is great as well. It has a fast burst mode (up to three frames per second), a useful HD video mode (albeit without stereo audio recording), and it’s very easy to use. What we don’t like is its noisy performance at high ISO speeds, its sometimes unreliable autofocusing in dimly lit scenes, and the fact that the screen often misrepresents the shot about to be taken. .”
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TOP reviews the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and writes;
“The GF1 is fast. Maybe not quite as fast as the fastest DSLRs, but I was not missing any shots because of shutter lag or slow focusing. I was surprised at the GF1’s focusing speed (particularly in relatively low light)…”
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ImagingResource reviews the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and writes;
“Overall, the Panasonic GF1 is an extremely good camera for such a small package, recording impressive detail thanks to its quality sensor, image processor, and fine optics. While we’d never say it’s for everyone, the Panasonic GF1 will be irresistible for many of our readers; and it’s a sure Dave’s Pick.”
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DCR reviews the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and writes;
“Default images out of the GF1 were very good with regard to color, quality and sharpness, and if you shoot program auto or any of the manual modes you have a wealth of adjustments to manipulate the final result..”
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PhotographyBlog reviews the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and writes;
“In summary, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 takes most of the good points of its bigger brothers, the G1 and GH1, and literally squeezes them inside a smaller, more compact-camera-like body. The fantastically well-implemented Live View, lightning fast auto-focus, excellent image quality and added bonus of 720p video make the GF1 a great camera for beginners and more serious photographers alike.”
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DCRP reviews the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and writes;
“it’s roughly the same size as the E-P1 and has better AF performance, a built-in flash, a higher resolution LCD, and a nicer movie mode. Add in full manual controls, a second-to-none live view experience, great photo quality, and lots of bells and whistles and well, I was smitten. Not only do I highly recommend the DMC-GF1 — I can tell you that I bought one to take on my trip.”
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PhotoReview.au reviews the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and writes;
“Image noise was negligible at ISO settings up to 800 but was very obvious by ISO 3200, where colour noise combined with pattern noise to reduce image quality…. video recorded with the review camera looked as good as the clips we shot with the GH1. However, as with the GH1, autofocusing was slow”
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HardwareZone reviews the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and writes;
“Panasonic Lumix GF1 is a joy of a camera to shoot with. It gave us better shots than we could hope for with any compact, at an acceptable trade-off between size and convenience. It’s dead-easy to use, with Panasonic’s intelligent iA (Intelligent Auto) mode for point and shoot situations, and full manual settings for finer control.”
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