Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Overview
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 is a simplified version of the company's GF1, it inherits the same flat-body design but with revised control layout and touch-screen control. It is built around a 12MP CMOS sensor but with a more powerful processor than its predecessor, allowing AVCHD video recording of 1080i60 movies from 1080p30 capture. It is also compatible with the company's recently released 3D lens.
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
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| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Effective pixels | 12 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Focal length mult. | 2× |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 460,000 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33 mm (4.45 x 2.68 x 1.3″) |
| GPS | None |
The GF2 sees Panasonic packing a lot of approachable creative control into a compact package, with one of the best-implemented touchscreens we've ever seen on a camera. It's fast and responsive with excellent raw image quality, but the JPEG output is disappointing.
Good for: Upgraders from compact cameras looking for higher image quality and easy creative control
Not so good for: Users looking for excellent images straight out of the camera without having to use raw
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