Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

{{Infobox camera

| model = Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

| image = Panasonic Lumix GF1 img 3537.jpg

| image_size = 300px

| caption = The Panasonic DMC-GF1 (shown with the Panasonic Lumix 20mm lens and the optional electronic viewfinder)

| kind = Micro Four Thirds system

| sensor = 4/3 type MOS ('Live MOS sensor')

| res = 4000×3000 (12.0 megapixels)

| lens = Micro Four Thirds system mount

| shutter =

| shutterRange = 60–1/4000 sec

| metering = 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system

| emode = Program AE, Aperture priority AE,

Shutter priority AE, Manual,

iAuto, SCN, Movie, Custom (2)

| mmode = Multiple-Weighted, Center-Weighted, Spot

| farea =

| fmode = Auto Focus,

Manual focus, Face Detection,

AF Tracking, 23-Area-Focusing/1 Area Focusing,

Single or Continuous AF,

AF detection range: EV 0–18 (f/3.5 lens, ISO 100),

Pre AF (Quick AF/Continuous AF), AF+MF, MF Assist(5x, 10x)

| cont = 7 RAW images,

Unlimited JPEG images with a fast card

| viewfinder = Optional External Electronic Viewfinder

| speedRange =

| flash =

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| rearLCD = 3.0" Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD

| storage = SD /SDHC /MMC

| battery = 1250 mAh 7.2v Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery

| dimensions = 119 mm × 71 mm × 36.3 mm (4.69 × 2.8 × 1.43 inches)

| weight = Approx. {{convert|285|g|abbr=on}} (camera body),
Approx. {{convert|448|g|abbr=on}}) (incl. 20 mm lens, card and battery)

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Panasonic Lumix 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 consumer electronics exhibition. This model in the Lumix range was claimed by Panasonic{{cite web|url=http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/gf1/design.html#small|title=DMC GF1|publisher=Panasonic.net|access-date=2010-06-03}} 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 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 is the GF1's "spiritual successor".{{cite web|last=Diallo|first=Amadou|title=Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Review|url=http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicdmcgx1|publisher=Digital Photography Review|access-date=18 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523175243/http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicdmcgx1|archive-date=23 May 2012|url-status=live}}

References

External links

[http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/gf1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Product Page]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20100612171053/http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/gf1/index.html Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Product Page from Wayback Machine]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20120409071237/http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/popup/pressrelease/dmc_gf1.html Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Press Release]
[https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/gf1.html Accessories compatible with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1]
[http://www.lumixphotos.com/category/micro-four-thirds/dmc-gf1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Photos]
[https://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/rumored-micro-four-thirds-panasonic-gf1-gets-pictured Rumored Micro Four Thirds Panasonic GF1 gets pictured]
[http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090204panasonicdmcgf1.asp Panasonic unveils DMC-GF1 Micro four-thirds camera]
[http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/PanasonicGF1 Panasonic Lumix GF1 Review] at Dpreview
[https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2352305,00.asp Hands On with Panasonic's Tiny SLR]
[http://www.vimeo.com/groups/gf1 The Vimeo Panasonic DMC-GF1 Group] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101103002237/http://vimeo.com/groups/gf1 |date=3 November 2010 }}
[http://havecamerawilltravel.com/timelapse-panasonic-lumix-gf1/ Time Lapse Video with the Panasonic DMC-GF1]{{dead link|date=January 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

{{succession box |

title = Panasonic Micro Four Thirds System cameras|

years = November 2008–present|

before = None - New Model|

after = Debatable - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 or Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1|

}}

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