Main Features
- 12 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
- 100 - 3200 ISO
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 3 fps continuous shooting
- 1280 x 720 video resolution
- Built-In Wireless
- 119 x 71 x 36 mm, 385g.
- Price Category:
- Replaced by: Lumix DMC-GF2
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Overview
First introduced in October, 2009, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is a 12 MP Mirrorless with a Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Panasonic replaced Lumix DMC-GF1 with Panasonic GF2. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:Compare Panasonic GF1 with Panasonic GF2
Panasonic GF1 comes with a 17.3 x 13 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 21.64 mm (0.84").
- Full Frame
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Sensor resolution of Panasonic GF1 ~ 3995 x 3003 pixels.
Panasonic GF1 has Crop Factor: 2.0
The sensor has a surface area of 224.9 mm².
There are approximate 11,996,985 photosites (pixels) on this area.
| Panasonic GF1 Series History |
|---|
| Model | Year | $ | Sensor | ISO | Weight | Dimensions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Panasonic GF8 | 2016 | 16MP | 200 - 25600 | 266g | 107 x 65 x 33mm | |
|
Panasonic GF7 | 2015 | 16MP | 200 - 25600 | 266g | 107 x 65 x 33mm | |
|
Panasonic GF6 | 2013 | 16MP | 160 - 12800 | 323g | 111 x 65 x 38mm | |
|
Panasonic GF5 | 2012 | 12MP | 160 - 12800 | 267g | 108 x 67 x 37mm | |
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Panasonic GF3 | 2011 | 12MP | 160 - 6400 | 264g | 108 x 67 x 32mm |
Proc and Cons of Panasonic GF1
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 with competitors in entry-level mirrorless cameras.
| Pros |
|---|
| Built-in Wireless |
| AF Face Detection |
| 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
| Manual Focus |
| 385g Light Body |
| ±3 AE Bracketing Range |
| Focus Bracketing |
| External Flash |
| RAW Support |
| 1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
| Manual Exposure Mode |
| 23 Focus Points |
| Flash Sync Port |
| Cons |
|---|
| No Bluetooth |
| No Touch Screen |
| No Image Stabilization |
| No Built-in Viewfinder |
| Slow Continuous Shooting: 460 fps |
| No Articulating Screen |
| No Full HD Video |
| No Environmental Sealing |
| Low Screen Resolution: 460k dots |
| Low Battery Life: 380 shots |
| Type Scores |
|---|
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 has an Overall Score of 54/100 and ranked #191 out of 214 in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #437 out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Panasonic GF1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 weighs 385g and has external dimensions of 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.69 x 2.8 x 1.42"). Considering that the average weight of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras is 323g, Panasonic GF1 is 62 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Size Compared to Major Competitors
| Model | Weight | Lumix DMC-GF1 | Dimensions | Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Panasonic GF2 | 310 g | 385 g | 113 x 68 x 33 mm | 119 x 71 x 36 mm |
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Panasonic GX1 | 318 g | 385 g | 116 x 68 x 39 mm | 119 x 71 x 36 mm |
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Panasonic GF3 | 264 g | 385 g | 108 x 67 x 32 mm | 119 x 71 x 36 mm |
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Panasonic GX7 | 402 g | 385 g | 123 x 71 x 55 mm | 119 x 71 x 36 mm |
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Panasonic GF7 | 266 g | 385 g | 107 x 65 x 33 mm | 119 x 71 x 36 mm |
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Panasonic GM1 | 204 g | 385 g | 99 x 55 x 30 mm | 119 x 71 x 36 mm |
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Panasonic GX8 | 487 g | 385 g | 133 x 78 x 63 mm | 119 x 71 x 36 mm |
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Panasonic GF5 | 267 g | 385 g | 108 x 67 x 37 mm | 119 x 71 x 36 mm |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DMC-GF1 |
| Announced | October, 2009 |
| Body Type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Lens | |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Manual Focus | |
| Focal Lens Multiplier | n/a |
| Number of Lenses | 103 |
| Macro Focus Range | n/a |
| Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Resolution | 460k pixels |
| Touch Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Viewfinder Resolution | no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.0 |
| Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | |
| AF Continuous | |
| AF Single | |
| AF Tracking | |
| AF Selective | |
| AF Center | |
| AF Multi Area | |
| AF Live View | |
| AF Face Detection | |
| AF Contrast Detection | |
| AF Phase Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 23 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | 0 |
| Photography Features | |
| RAW Support | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual Exposure Mode | |
| Exposure Compensation | |
| Custom White Balance | |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Range | 6.00 |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External Flash | |
| AE Bracketing | |
| AE Bracketing Range | ±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Four Thirds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Sensor Area | 224.9 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution | 12 MP |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max Native ISO | 3200 |
| Min Native ISO | 100 |
| Max Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Min Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Video Features | |
| 4K | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Video Formats | AVCHD Lite |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Microphone Port | |
| Headphone Port | |
| Exposure Modes | |
| Multi-Segment | |
| Average | |
| Spot | |
| Partial | |
| AF-Area | |
| Center Weighted | |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | |
| HDMI | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life | 380 shots |
| Battery Type | Battery Pack |
| Battery Model | |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 385 g |
| Physical Dimensions | 119 x 71 x 36 mm |
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Water Proof | |
| Dust Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Crush Proof | |
| Freeze Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Storage | Storage Type | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Storage Slots | 1 |
| Other Features | |
| Self Timer | |
| Selfie Friendly | |
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