Panasonic
Lumix
Lumix is Panasonic's brand of digital cameras, ranging from pocket point-and-shoot models to digital SLRs.
Compact digital cameras DMC-LC5 and DMC-F7 were the first products of the Lumix series, released in 2001.
Most Lumix cameras use di ...
DMC-GF1 was introduced in September 2009 as the third camera in Panasonic's Lumix G-series, using the
Micro Four Thirds system. It was the first model in the "GF" line, which is primarily distinguished from the other Lumix G cameras by the lack of an integrated electronic viewfinder.
Features
The design of the DMC-GF1 is similar to that of the
Olympus E-P1 which was introduced a few months earlier. The GF1 is 35% smaller than earlier G models. It has the same 12.1 megapixel sensor as the
DMC-G1, 1280 × 720
HD recording in
AVCHD Lite format, an optional hot-shoe mounted electronic viewfinder, and a 3-inch LCD with 460,000 dots. It was announced at the 2009
Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin
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consumer electronics exhibition. This model in the Lumix range was claimed by Panasonic
as the world's smallest and lightest system digital camera with a built-in flash capability.
Although the GF1 is small it still offers many advanced features such as its high definition video recording capability. It offers most of the features of the larger G1, including high speed contrast detect autofocus and an identical sensor.
Successor model
The GF1's successor, the
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 is the sixth camera in Panasonic's Lumix G-series, using the Micro Four Thirds System.
The main GF2 innovation is the inclusion of a touch sensitive rear LCD screen which can be used to control mode, focus and opera ...
was announced in November 2010. The GF line has since been extended with the
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 (announced in June 2011), the
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 (announced in April 2012) and the
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 (announced in April 2013). Many enthusiasts decried the move away from the GF1's button driven interface and the omission of the top control dial in the GF2 and subsequent models. Because of this some feel that the
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 is a micro four thirds camera which was announced 7 November 2011.
Features
The DMC-GX1 has a 16MP sensor with a top ISO of 12,800. The 460,000 dot (480x320, HVGA
The graphics display resolution is the width and h ...
is the GF1's "spiritual successor".
References
External links
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Product PagePanasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 PhotosRumored Micro Four Thirds Panasonic GF1 gets picturedPanasonic unveils DMC-GF1 Micro four-thirds cameraPanasonic Lumix GF1 Review
at Dpreview
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Hands On with Panasonic's Tiny SLRThe Vimeo Panasonic DMC-GF1 Group
Time Lapse Video with the Panasonic DMC-GF1
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