Pros
- Great learning tool and/or DSLR replacement
- Compact size for an interchangeable-lens camera
Cons
- No optical viewfinder
- Not as many lens options as a full DSLR
- Image exposure is a bit dark
Bottom Line
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.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1: A Great DSLR Alternative
The slimmest Micro Four-Thirds System camera yet, the industrial-looking Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is the most enticing non-DSLR we've seen to date.
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Panasonic GF1 Camera Offers Small Size and High Performance
The DMC-GF1 has features similar to those of an SLR, but in a much smaller body.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1: The Non-DSLR Camera We've Been Waiting For?
With a stylishly thin frame, a blend of beginner- and advanced-friendly features, and a couple of new interchangeable lenses to choose from, the Lumix DMC-GF1 looks like the best Micro Four-Thirds offering yet.
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