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
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Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | DMC-GF1CEB-K |
| Review Date | 4 Feb 2010 |
| Rating |
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| 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 |
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| Live view |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Warranty | one year RTB |
| Price | £637 |
| Supplier | http://www.simplyelectronics.net |
| Details | www.panasonic.co.uk |
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