At A Glance

With a compact frame, a pop-up flash, interchangeable lenses, HD video-shooting capabilities, and simple-but-versatile controls, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is an excellent alternative to an entry-level DSLR.

Manufacturer’s Description

The LUMIX GF2 is Panasonics signature DSL Micro Compact system camera in its mirrorless line-up, as it it's the smallest and lightest model offered by Panasonic, while still offering the superb image quality expected from LUMIX. Comparing to the GF1, its predecessor, the GF2 has been reduced approximately 19% in size and approximately 7% in weight yet is still retains its signature built-in flash and all metal body.

The Specs

Display
Display size 3.0 inches
Viewfinder Electronic
Touchscreen 0
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • HDMI
  • USB
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 4.7 inches
Depth 1.4 inches
Height 2.8 inches
Weight 0.675 pounds
Lens Features
Focal length conversion factor (SLR) 2.0 X
Minimum aperture 22.0
Maximum aperture 3.5
Lens mount Micro Four-Thirds Mount
Focus features
  • Manual Focus
  • Spot Focus
Storage Media
SD card
  • SD Memory Card
  • SDHC Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Fair
Color Fair
Sharpness Very Good
Distortion Good
Performance
Image Quality, Exposure 43.1
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise 51.3
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash 60.2
Image Quality, Sharpness 54.9
Image Quality, Color--Adjusted 58.8
Image Quality, Color--Auto 41.1
Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation 72.5
Image Quality, Color 50
Image Quality, Overall 47.6
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal 35.7
Image Quality, Distortion 65.3
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction 73.9

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