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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 with H-H020 lens review

Verdict:

It may be frustratingly expensive, but this is the first compact camera to deliver genuine SLR quality and performance.

Review Date: 4 Feb 2010

Price when reviewed: £637

Supplier: http://www.simplyelectronics.net

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

User Rating 4 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code DMC-GF1CEB-K
Review Date 4 Feb 2010
Rating **** stars out of 5
CCD effective megapixels 12.0 megapixels
CCD size 17.3x13mm
Viewfinder optical electronic
Viewfinder magnification, coverage N/A
LCD screen size 3.0in
LCD screen resolution 460,000 pixels
Articulated screen No
Live view Yes
Optical zoom 1.0x
Zoom 35mm equivalent 40mm
Image stabilisation none
Maximum image resolution 4,000x3,000
Maximum movie resolution 1280x720
Movie frame rate at max quality 30fps
File formats JPEG, RAW; AVCHD Lite, QuickTime (MJPEG)

Camera Controls

Exposure modes program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
Shutter speed 60 to 1/4,000 seconds
Aperture range f/1.7 to f/16
ISO range (at full resolution) 100 to 3200
Exposure compensation +/-3 EV
White balance auto, 5 presets with fine tuning, custom, manual
Additional image controls contrast, saturation, sharpness, noise reduction, dynamic range, colour space
Manual focus Yes
Closest macro focus 20cm
Auto-focus modes multi, centre, spot, face detect, tracking
Metering modes multi, centre-weighted, centre, face detect
Flash auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, rear curtain, red-eye reduction
Drive modes single, continuous, self-timer, AE bracket, WB bracket

Physical

Memory slot SDHC
Mermory supplied none
Battery type Li-ion
Battery Life (tested) 380 shots
Connectivity USB, AV, mini HDMI, remote
HDMI output resolution 1080i
Body material plastic
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Focal length multiplier 2.0x
Kit lens model name H-H020
Accessories USB and AV cables
Weight 385g
Size 71x119x65mm

Buying Information

Warranty one year RTB
Price £637
Supplier http://www.simplyelectronics.net
Details www.panasonic.co.uk
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