Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Review

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is a Panasonic prosumer digital camera, it contains 12.1 megapixels sensor and users can choose different lenses for shooting. The good: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1... Micro Four Thirds Cameras, Built In Flash Cameras, Best Digital Cameras

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Overview

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is a Panasonic prosumer digital camera, it contains 12.1 megapixels sensor and users can choose different lenses for shooting.

The good: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 has a eye-pleasing interface. With the 12.1 megapixels live MOS sensor, 3-inch TFT LCD color screen and the optical stabilizer. The picture quality is quite nice.

The bad: Although Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 supports interchangeable lenses, it doesn't contain the waterproof or shockproof.

Design
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 measures 4.7x1.4x2.8inch and it weights 10.1oz. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 provides the color of black. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 uses the battery of 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1250 mAh included. It uses the SD memory card. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is a Panasonic prosumer camera.

Features
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 features the 12.1 megapixels and it contains the 3-inch LCD color screen. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 has multiple exposure modes: Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority and Aperture-priority. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 has the pop-up flashlight.

Performance
The max shutter speed of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is 1/4000 sec and the min shutter speed is 60 sec. The X-Sync speed is 1/160 sec. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is an interchangeable-lens prosumer camera, so it can fit the lenses of 20mm and 14-45mm. Users can choose lenses for different requirements.

Summary
In conclusion, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is a fantastic prosumer digital camera. With the eye-pleasing interface, 12.1 megapixels sensor and interchangeable lenses, users can experience the great feelings of taking photos and videos with high quality.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 General Specs

Announce date Sep 1, 2009
Alias --
Weight (inc. batteries) 315 g (11.1 oz)
Dimensions 119 x 71 x 36.3 mm (4.7 x 2.8 x 1.4 in)
Street price --
Release status --
Format --
Summary 12.1 million effective pixels
5 MP/cm² pixel density
Notes --

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Sensor Specs

Sensor type CMOS
Sensor manufacturer --
Sensor size 4/3 " (18.00 x 13.50 mm, 2.43 cm²)
Pixel density 5 MP/cm²
Sensor photo detectors 13.1 million
Effective pixels 12.1 million

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Image Specs

Max resolution 4000 x 3000
Low resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 2672 4000 x 2248 2992 x 2992 2816 x 2112 2816 x 1880 2816 x 1584 2112 x 2112 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1360 1920 x 1080 1504 x 1504
Quality levels Fine, Standard
Uncompressed format Yes, RAW
Image ratio 4:3 3:2 1:1 16:9
ISO rating Auto 100 200 400 800 1600 3200
Image stabilization No
White balance override 6 positions, plus manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Lens Shutter Specs

Zoom wide (W) -
Zoom tele (T) --
Digital zoom --
Auto focus TTL
Manual Focus Yes
Normal focus range --
Macro focus range --
Focal Length Multiplier --
Lens thread Micro 4/3 System Lens Mount
Aperture Range --
Min shutter 60 sec
Max shutter 1/4000 sec
Exposure compensation -3 to +3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Exposure metering --
Aperture priority Yes
Shutter priority Yes
Continuous Drive Yes, 3 or 2 fps

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Storage Specs

Storage types SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage Include None

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 View Specs

Viewfinder None
LCD 3 "
LCD Dots 460,000
Live View Yes

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Flash Specs

Built-in flash Yes, Pop-up
External flash Yes, Hot-shoe
Flash mode Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Flash range 6 m

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Output Interface Specs

USB USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI Yes
Wireless No

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Battery Specs

Battery Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Extra Specs

Movie Clips Yes, 1280 x 720 (AVCHD Lite, 30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Remote control Yes, Optional DMW-RSL1
Self-timer Yes, 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)
Timelapse recording --
Orientation sensor --
GPS No
Environmentally sealed No
 

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