Comments on: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 12. 1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-45mm Lens

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:08:43 +0000

The Panasonic GF1 is a well-made MFT camera. I find it to be sufficiently portable as a street-wise camera with the 20mm f1. 7 MFT lens. The raw IQ is very good below iso 800. It is as good as the Olympus E-P1 that I also owned.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Honest Abe

Honest Abe — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:53:35 +0000

I have been into amateur photography most of my life (getting too old to carry all the heavy stuff) and wanted a light, easy to use, go everywhere camera that takes quality pictures comparable to a mid-level DSLR. The Panasonic Lumix GF1 delivers.
This camera is very light and handles well. The image quality is excellent with both the 14-45mm and neat little 20mm f1. 7 lenses. I have made 16×20 enlargements with raw images in photoshop with great results. These are close to my Canon D50 shots using an L series lense. The focus is fast and true, great live view with sharp auto and enlarged screen manual focusing. The viewing screen is sharp and clear; however I did get the optional viewfinder which works well especially with bright scenics. I will not review the video or the numerous features other then to say there are many, easy to use options, some quite sophisticated.
OK so any major drawbacks? Not for me. However I’m not sure I would strongly recommend this for the casual consumer who just wants some nice 4X6 images of the family with an occasional enlargement. While the GF1 is superior to point and shoots, it is also more expensive and complicated. The instructions need to be read over carefully several times if you want to successfully use many of the neat options. It can be used for auto everything, but if that is what you want, there are much cheaper and easier to use cameras.
If you want one of the most functional, unique, quality cameras around, the GF1 could be for you.

Rating: 5 / 5

By: Daniel Dror II

Daniel Dror II — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:47:08 +0000

Excellent, highly functional camera and easy to use. Amazing colors! It seems to me it is close to, if not, professional quality while not too complicated for beginners. I have yet to use the HD video option and this is one reason I chose to purchase this camera.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:49:48 +0000

Nice Camera. I love it. you will not regret buying this but you can get this camera at Panasonic website for $899 with FREE Shipping!
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Teddy Popa

Teddy Popa — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:55:40 +0000

i got this camera about two weeks ago and i was playing with it every day trying to convins my self that i am wrong if i would return it. i was so excited when i received it. but i was very disapointed after the first shot. but here they are. . . do not know where to start first. i own a canon sd 550 is a nice piece of work for more than four years. Very NICE LOOKING CAMERA beautiful still pictures and outstanding video. I use my camera more for shuting small videos if i am on a trip,or party etc. The only complaint i have is that in night time if i try to take a picture of a building everything is very dark. . . #2 very often red eye when using the flash. . . #3 sometimes bluered picture. . . other than that my camera is very good. So i am looking for a new camera to replace my old one. I decided to try the GF1 after reading the above reviews. FIRST THE PICTURE QUALITY IS POOR COMPARING WITH MY CANON. (I AM USING THE AUTO SETTING TO COMPARE THE TWO CAMERAS)PICTURES LOOK UNDER EXPOSED THEY ARE DARKER THAN CANON, NO SHARPNESS THEY DO NOT LOOK NATURAL. I CAN SAY IF YOU REED THE REVIEWS FOR PANASONIC ZS3 IS THE SAME COMPLAINT ABOUT THE PICTURE. SECOND THERE ARE NOT ANY ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE LCD SCREEN SO THERE IS NOT CONTROL OVER YOUR SCREEN. IN BRITE SUN IS HARD TO SEE WHAT YOU SHOOTING. MORE,CAMERA IS HEVY, MANUAL ZOOMING IS RETARDED. IN NIGHT TIME IF YOU TAKE PICTURES INSIDE A BIG ROOM IF YOU USE THE FLASH PICTURES ARE DARKER WITH A TINT OF ORANGE PURPULISH. TURN OFF THE FLASH AND THEY COME OUT GOOD BUT AGAIN UNDER EXPOSED. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH BLUERED PICTURES. I WANT TO TELL YOU THAT I AM NOT A PERSON THAT LIKES TO TRASH PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET I NEVER WROTE A REVIEW IN MY LIFE BUT,I DO NOT WANT OTHER PEOPLE TO MAKE AN EXPENSIVE MISTAKE. I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER I AM JUST A REGULAR GUY LOOKING FOR NORMAL PICTURES AND MOVIE. NOW THE VIDEO HAS ITS PROBLEMS TO. . . HD GOOD FOR YOU TUBE. . . AGAIN NO SHARPNESS AND DARK. . . USLESS. SO I AM GIVING IT ONE STAR AFTER PLAING WITH IT OR BETTER SAYING AFTER CAREFOOL TESTING IT JUST BECAUSE LOOKS LIKE GOOD QUALITY AND GOOD LOOKING. BUT I AM TRYING TO BUY A CAMERA NOT A GOOD LOOKING TOY. MY OLD CANON GOT LUKY AGAIN.

Rating: 1 / 5