Panasonic officially announced the release of the GF1, their answer to Olympus’ EP-1 and a strong contender in the much talked about micro four-thirds camera market.
Shortly after release of much talked about Olympus EP-1 earlier this year, some leaked images appeared around the web of an up-coming Panasonic Micro 3/4’s prosumer compact, stirring up huge discussions around photography community. Well, the rumours can now be put to rest as Panasonic officially announces the up-coming release of their compact Micro four-thirds model, the GF-1.
As with the existing compact micro four-thirds on the market, the GF-1 stays compact by removing the traditional SLR mirrored viewfinder, while still allowing for itnerchangable lenses. Not only will the GF1 be the smallest and lightest camera in its class with an onboard flash (its 10-ounce body measures 4.7 by 2.8 by 1.4 inches), the Live MOS sensor captures images up to 12 megapixel and is also capable of taking high-defintion video (1280 by 720). Allowing the user to adjust depth of field to shift focus while shooting.
Also note-worthy is that a Micro four-thirds specifically compatable lense from Leica will be released alongside the GF1 come October. It will be the first Leica lens to adhere to the Micro Four Thirds standard, bringing with it a reputation for superior image quality and the ability to shoot sharp, clear images in macro mode.
For those that really want to know more about this camera, I’d recommend you read the full dpreview here.
Or the official Panasonic site here,http://www.panasonic.com/promos/video/cameras/DMC-GF1.html for a full 360 degree look.
I’ve long been a user of Olympus’ four-thirds DSLRs, but at the same time a huge fan of Panasonic’s compacts like the LX3. So I’ve been fairly neutral in the EP-1 vs GF1 debates, but since the official announcement and going through a number of reviews, I have to say I’m alot more excited about this up-coming October release than I ever was with the EP-1
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