Testseek.co.uk have collected 92 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2.
January 2011
(78%)
92 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
38 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Small size
Touchscreen
Movie quality
Small and light. Quick autofocus. Solid build quality. “Touch to focus” feature.
Good
Easytouse iA mode
Control with buttons or touchscreen
Nice screen (definition
Viewing angles)
Picture quality up to 800 ISO
Decent video
Compact design when used with a 'pancake' type lens
While most cameras with interchangeable lenses feature bulky mirror mechanisms (SLRs)
The Panasonic GF2 is a lot smaller. It doesn't have any internal mirrors
Helping to keep the design incredibly compact
Something which is further helped by a touchscreen rather than hardware buttons. Build quality is also impressive
With metal used for the body of the Panasonic GF2. It gives it a premium fee
One-touch HD video recording
Lightweight yet sturdy with lens attached
Image quality exceeds expectation
Fast and responsive
Smaller
Faster and easier-to-use than its predecessor
Can shoot 3D videos and stills
DSLR-quality images
Interchangeable lenses
Full-HD 1080p video capture
The editors didn't like
No mode dial
14mm kit lens bundle only
No viewfinder
Some noise in shots. Touchscreen won’t be loved by all.
A few more buttons might be nice?
Partly but not entirely touchcontrol (e.g. main menu)
Image quality above 1600 ISO
Noisy shutterrelease
Images aren't automatically rotated unless you use a stabilised lens
The biggest issue with the Panasonic GF2 is the presence of noise in darker conditions and higher ISOs. Although this isn't an issue in a cheap camera
At over £500 the Panasonic GF2 is mixing with some serious rivals
And entry-level DSLRs from Canon and Nikon have it beaten in low lighting conditions.
Loses the useful shooting mode dial of its GF1 predecessor and overall doesn’t feel quite as revolutionary – more a subtle refinement
No mode dial, 14mm kit lens bundle only, no viewfinder
Great touchscreen and small size get the thumbs up, but lack of main mode dial and no choice bar the 14mm F/2.8 lens may put off some prospective buyers. For those seeking a pocket-friendly hybrid camera, however, this is top quality and up there with ...
Smaller, faster and easier-to-use than its predecessor; can shoot 3D videos and stills
No in-body anti-shake; touchscreen won't be to everyone's taste
The touchscreen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 subtly refines its predecessor, the GF1. It's well worth a look if you're after a compact camera with swappable lenses....
This camera's strong points are the small size and excellent build quality, which make this camera a joy to use when travelling. The 14mm pancake lens kit slips easily into a jacket pocket ready for use as and when you require it. When the GF2 is used ...
Panasonic has not announced pricing yet, and prospective buyers are in for a bit of a wait: the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 is slated for availability in January 2011. We think it will be worth the wait. Tim Moynihan, pcworld.com ...
Abstract: Today Panasonic announced the successor the Lumix GF1; at the 2010 T3 Gadget Awards. T3 was lucky enough to have some hands-on time with it earlier this week. Available in black, silver and a really eye-catching red, the GF2 is billed as ‘the worl...
This camera's strong points are the small size and excellent build quality, which make this camera a joy to use when travelling. The 14mm pancake lens kit slips easily into a jacket pocket ready for use as and when you require it. When the GF2 is used ...
Fast autofocus, Touchfocus controls for video and stills, Very small for an interchangeablelens camera,
Underexposed images in Auto mode, Touchscreen is ineffective for some controls,
The Lumix GF2 is an enticingly compact interchangeable-lens camera, but its touchscreen interface is an inefficient way to access some important controls. ...
Abstract: If you’re passionate for a mirrorless, interchangeable lens digicam, this Micro Four Thirds model may be your opportunity. World’s smallest and lightest Digital Interchangeable Lens System Camera? Panasonic thinks so.The review camera was supplied wit...
