This new Lumix GF1 from Panasonic is the latest and the most compact Micro Four Thirds camera. The GF1 is basically about the same as the previous model of Panasonic DSLR camera, the G1 with the loss of several scene modes. It has 35% less volume and 26% lighter than the G1.
Similar type camera from other company is Olympus E-P1. Compared to E-P1, there are some extra features found in GF1 such as built-in flash and good focus speed.
Micro Four Thirds is an extension of the Four Thirds standard that Olympus, Leica and Panasonic have used for their recent DSLRs. To mount existing Four Thirds lenses on this new compact Four Thirds camera there is an adapter ring available.
The current price is about US$1,300 - US$1,400.
Spesification:
- 20mm + 7-14mm + 14-140mm HD Lens with optical image stabilizer
- 12.1 Megapixel resolution
- Live MOS Sensor
- 720/30p with HDMI 1080i output
- 3” Free-angle LCD
- ISO Range : Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / Intelligent ISO