The DMC-GF1 comes with unique functions that include exposure meter and shutter speed preview through the live view. A number of accessories, including the Live View Finder that provides full-time live view, makes photography a lot more fun, while expanding the user's artistic capabilities. The camera comes in three attractive body colors: true black, active red, and sleek silver. Experienced photographers will find the GF1 an ideal everyday camera, while those new to system cameras will see that it gives them the potential to explore realms of photography far beyond the limits of compact cameras.
The DMC-GF1 does not contain the pentaprism found on other standard interchangeable lens cameras. This mirror-less structure allows for an extremely thin neo-classic body design and significantly reduces the size of the G1 by 35% and its weight by 26%. Despite its size, the GF1 comes equipped with a built-in flash and boasts a large, 3.0-inch Intelligent LCD with a wide viewing angle and full 460,000-dot resolution. The Intelligent LCD offers extremely fine, automatic backlight control in combination with high resolution for outstanding viewing in sunny outdoor or dim indoor situations.
Panasonic has succeeded in raising the level of image quality for all LUMIX G Micro System cameras to rival or even surpass that of D-SLR cameras. The 4/3-type 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor in the GF1 offers the best of both worlds - the superior image quality of a CCD sensor, and the lower power consumption of a CMOS sensor. It can deliver up to 60 frames-per-second Full-time Live View images, while reproducing images with fine detail and rich gradation. The sophisticated LSI (Venus Engine HD) separates chromatic noise from luminance noise and applies noise reduction to each, so users can capture beautiful images, even when shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels.
The DMC-GF1 also features My Colour mode with a total of seven preset effects – Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, and Silhouette while inheriting the previous Custom mode that lets users manually set the colour, brightness and saturation levels. With the Live View function, users can see how these settings will affect the photo even before they shoot.
The DMC-GF1 can record 1280 x 720 high-definition motion picture in AVCHD Lite that features long recording time and high compatibility with audio-visual equipment. The action starts at a press of a button while most of the settings for photo recording are managed. Movie recording formats include HD Motion JPEG in 1280 x 720, QVGA, VGA and WVGA. Beginners can record excellent movies, because the popular iA (Intelligent Auto) is also available for motion image recording. Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) helps prevent handshake when using high-powered zoom, while Face Detection automatically detects a face in the frame and adjusts focus, exposure, contrast, and skin complexion so it always turns out beautifully. Intelligent Exposure continually checks the ambient light level and adjusts the exposure setting as conditions change. Finally, Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches between Normal, Portrait, Macro, Scenery, and Low Light modes according to the situation to optimize visual quality.
The contrast AF system in the DMC-GF1 features the industry’s high-speed (approx. 0.3 sec with a Lumix G standard zoom lens H-FS014045.) Users can choose from multiple-area AF with up to 23 focus areas, 1-area AF with a selectable focus area, Face Detection, and AF Tracking. The DMC-GF1 also has a Quick AF function that begins focusing as soon as the user aims the camera to enable quick focusing. Continuous AF always keeps the subject in focus.
The DMC-GF1 has advanced functions that will satisfy experienced photographers and yet is easy for beginners to use, thanks to its improved iA mode. With Face Recognition*, up to six faces can be registered, and up to three can be simultaneously recognized
TYPE |
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| Camera Type | Digital interchangeable lens system camera | | Recording media | SD memory card, SDHC memory card | | Image sensor size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio) | | Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount |
IMAGE SENSOR |
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| Type | Live MOS Sensor | | Total pixels | 13.1 Megapixels | | Camera effective pixels | 12.1 Megapixels | | Colour filter | Primary colour filter | | Dust reduction system | Supersonic wave filter |
RECORDING SYSTEM |
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| Recording file format | Still Image: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.21), RAW, DPOF compatible / Still Image with Audio: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.21) + QuickTime / Motion Image: AVCHD Lite / QuickTime Motion JPEG | | Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 | | File size(Pixels) | | Still Image | [4:3] 4000 x 3000(L), 2816 x 2112(M), 2048 x 1536(S) / [3:2] 4000 x 2672(L), 2816 x 1880(M), 2048 x 1360(S) / [16:9] 4000 x 2248(L), 2816 x 1584(M), 1920 x 1080(S) / [1:1] 2992 x 2992(L), 2112 x 2112(M), 1504 x 1504(S) | | Motion Image | Motion JPEG / [4:3] QVGA : 320 x 240, 30fps / VGA : 640 x 480, 30fps / [16:9] WVGA : 848 x 480, 30fps / [HD] 1280 x 720, 30fps / AVCHD Lite / NTSC:[HD] 1280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 30fps)(SH: 17Mbps, H: 13Mbps, L: 9Mbps) / PAL:[HD] 1280 x 720, 50p (sensor output is 25fps)(SH: 17Mbps, H: 13Mbps, L: 9Mbps) | | Continuous recordable time (Motion images) | AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to [SH]: Approx. 210 min with H-H020 / Approx. 170 min with H-FS014045 / Motion JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]: Approx. 210 min with H-H020 / Approx. 170 min with H-FS014045 | | Actual recordable time (Motion images) | AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to [SH]: Approx. 110 min with H-H020 / Approx. 100 min with H-FS014045 / Motion JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]: Approx. 110 min with H-H020 / Approx. 100 min with H-FS014045 | | Image quality | RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard | | Colour space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
AUTO FOCUS |
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| Type | Contrast AF system | | Focusing mode | AFS/AFC/MF | | AF mode | Face detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing | | AF detective range | EV 0-18 (F3.5 lens, ISO 100) | | AF assist lamp | yes | | AF lock | AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFs mode | | Others | Pre AF(Quick AF/Continuous AF),AF+MF, MF Assist(5x, 10x) |
EXPOSURE CONTROL |
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| Light metering system | 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system | | Light metering mode | Intelligent Multiple/Center Weighted/Spot | | Metering range | EV 0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO 100) | | Exposure mode | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual | | ISO sensitivity | Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / Intelligent ISO | | Exposure compensation | 1/3EV Step ±3EV | | AE lock | AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed | | AE bracket | 3,5,7 frame, in 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step, ±2 EV |
WHITE BALANCE |
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| White balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1,2 / Color temperature setting | | White balance adjustment | Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias | | Color temperature setting | 2500-10000K in 100K | | White balance bracket | 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis |
SHUTTER SYSTEM |
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| Type | Focal-plane shutter | | Shutter speed | Still Images: 1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 4minutes) | | Self timer | 2sec / 10sec / 10sec, 3 images | | Remote control | Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional) |
SCENE MODE |
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| Movie SCN mode | Portrait/Soft Skin/Scenery/Architecture/Sports/Flower/Food/Objects/Low Light/Party/Sunset / (Activated by selecting Still Image SCN mode then pressing Movie Button. Still Image SCN modes without corresponding Movie SCN mode is recorded in Normal mode or other related mode.) | | Still Image SCN mode | Portrait/Soft Skin/Scenery/Architecture/Sports/Peripheral Defocus/Flower/Food/Objects/Night Portrait/Night Scenery/Illuminations/Baby 1,2/Pet/Party/Sunset |
BURST SHOOTING |
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| Burst speed | 3 frames/sec (High speed) or 2 frames/sec (Low speed) | | Number of recordable images | 7 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed) / Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files) / (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression) |
BUILT-IN-FLASH |
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| Type | TTL Built-in-Flash, GN6.0 equivalent (ISO 100 ・m), Built-in Pop-up | | Built-in flash(Mode) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | | X-Sync(Synchronization) speed | Less than 1/160 second | | Flash output adjustment | 1/3EV Step ±2EV | | Flash synchronization | 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. | | Hot shoe | TTL Auto with FL220/FL360/FL500(Optional) |
LCD MONITOR |
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| Type | Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD | | Monitor size | 3.0inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide viewing angle | | Pixels | 460K dots | | Filed of view | Approx. 100% | | Monitor adjustment | Brightness (7 levels), Color (7levels) | | LCD mode | Off / Auto Power LCD / Power LCD | | OSD language | Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish |
LIVE VIEW |
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| Digital zoom | 2x, 4x | | Extra optical zoom | Max.2x (Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.) | | Other functions | Guide Lines (3 patterns) / Real-time Histogram |
FILM MODE |
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| Colour | Standard / Dynamic / Nature / Smooth / Nostalgic / Vibrant | | Black and white | Standard / Dynamic / Smooth | | Others | My Film1 / My Film2 / Multi Film |
PLAYBACK |
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| Playback mode | Normal playback, 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Slideshow, Playback Mode (Normal/Picture/AVCHD Lite/Motion JPEG/Category/Favorite), / Title Edit, Text Stamp, Resize, Trimming, Aspect Conversion, Rotate, Rotate Display, Print Set, Protect, Audio Dubbing |
PROTECTION / ERASE |
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| Protection | Single / Multi or Cancel | | Erase | Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite |
DIRECT PRINT |
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| Print | PictBridge compatible（Print size, Layout, Date setting is selectable ） |
INTERFACE |
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| HDMI | miniHDMI TypeC Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p (576p in PAL system) Audio: Dolby® Digital Creator | | USB | USB 2.0 High Speed | | Speaker | YES | | Audio video output | Monaural Type, NTSC/PAL, NTSC only for North America *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the products that are available in your market. | | External microphone terminal | NO | | Built-in microphone | Monaural, Wind-cut: Off / Low / Standard / High | | Remote | φ2.5mm. |
GENERAL DATA |
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| Power | | Battery | ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1250mAh) (Included) / Battery Charger/AC Adapter (Input: 110-240V AC, DC Cable is required) | | Battery life | Still Images CIPA Standard : Approx. 380 images(LCD) with LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH. Motion Images Approx. 210 minutes (LCD) Recording time capacity in AVCHD SH mode | | Dimensions [mm] | | Width | 119.0 | | Height | 71.0 | | depth | 36.3 | | Weight | Approx. 285g / 10.05 oz （Body only） | | Operating Condition | | Operating temperature | 0℃ to 40℃ (32°F to 104°F) | | Operating humidity | 10% to 80％ | | Standard Accessories | | Software | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0 HD Edition / SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.0 SE / USB Driver | | Standard accessories | Battery Charger/AC Adapter, Battery Pack, Body Cap, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM |
Interchangeable Lens-1 |
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| Lens Construction | 7 elements in 5 groups (2 Aspherical lenses) | | Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount | | Optical Image Stabilizer | No | | Focal Length | f=20mm (35mm camera equivalent 40mm) | | Aperture Type | 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm | | Aperture | F1.7 | | Minimum Aperture | F16 | | Closest Focusing Distance | 0.2m / 0.66ft | | Maximum magnification | Approx. 0.13x / 0.25x (35mm camera equivalent) | | Diagonal Angle of View | 57° | | GENERAL DATA | | Filter Size | φ46mm / 1.81 in | | Max. Diameter | φ63mm / 2.48 in | | Overall Length | Approx. 25.5mm / 1.00 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) | | Weight [g] | Approx. 100g | | Weight [oz] | 3.53oz | | Standard Accessory | Lens Cap, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag |
Further Specifications |
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| MY COLOR MODE | Expressive/Retro/Pure/Elegant/Monochrome/Dynamic Art/Silhouette/Custom(Color/Brightness/Saturation/ adjustable) |
The new LUMIX DMC-GF1 debuts as the world’s smallest and lightest system camera with built-in flash*. The DMC-GF1 features an elegant, compact flat body and combines great performance with ultimate operating and shooting ease. Furthermore, it effectively optimizes the advantages of a system camera to assure outstanding image quality. The new camera is capable of recording vivid still shots, as well as smooth, beautiful motion pictures. It also features the advanced AVCHD Lite movie for recording extended HD movies, networking with other AV devices and recording in the Motion JPEG format for greater compatibility with PCs.
The DMC-GF1 comes with unique functions that include exposure meter and shutter speed preview through the live view. A number of accessories, including the Live View Finder that provides full-time live view, makes photography a lot more fun, while expanding the user's artistic capabilities. The camera comes in three attractive body colors: true black, active red, and sleek silver. Experienced photographers will find the GF1 an ideal everyday camera, while those new to system cameras will see that it gives them the potential to explore realms of photography far beyond the limits of compact cameras
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