Panasonic Lumix GF1 is being touted as the world’s smallest and lightest system digital camera with built-in flash. It also claims to pack powerful DSLR and HD video capabilities into a sleek and easy-to-use compact body. Similar to the Olympus E-P1, Panasonic Lumix GF1 has a 12.1 mega pixel sensor, 720 pixel video and HDMI-out and also a kit at the same price as Olympus E-P1. Vastly improved than Olympus E-P1, Panasonic Lumix GF1 now has the addition of a built-in flash. Also, the LCD screen is a big improvement. Since there is no optical viewfinder or even a high-resolution digital viewfinder like on the G1 and GH1, Panasonic Lumix GF1 3 inch LCD screen has 4,60,000 dots. A lightweight camera, Panasonic micro system model is ideal for professional photographers. The camera eliminates pentaprism found in traditional interchangeable lens cameras. It is a mirror-free structure that a dramatic reduction in size as well as weight.

Despite being small in size, it does not compromise in advanced features. A high performing camera, whether capturing photos or HD video, Panasonic Lumix GF1 can record 1280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite, a format that enables longer recording times. It has a dedicated video record button, which makes capturing video convenient and easy. Also, the Panasomic Lumix GF1 can record HD Motion JPEG in 1280 x 720 and other video recording formats like QVGA, VGA and WVGA. It has a unique Movie Programme Mode that allows consumers to adjust the depth-of-field while shooting in HD video, which is usually possible only with expensive professional camcorders.