Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2: Well-made housing
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 is one of the best micro four thirds digital cameras 2011. The number of mirror-less system cameras is growing steadily; many manufacturers of this type of camera now bring out their models in the second and third generation. Micro four thirds digital cameras are now even more popular than the digital SLR camera.
The case of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 looks more like a compact camera. With a weight of only 320 g for the housing and ready to shoot (with the tested 14 to 42 mm zoom) less than a pound, it is certainly one of the lightest and most compact system cameras at all. The DMC-GF2 comes in various colors; black, red, silver and white. All of them seem very solid.
The well-made aluminum case looks neat and is ideal. For one-handed operation, the camera jammed because of the slim housing does not just apply between three fingers and thumb. Unfortunately the GF2 has no viewfinder. The viewfinder however must be purchased separately as an accessory.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2: What’s in it?
On the opposite side with a mechanical switch, the tiny flash will be extended. Using a delicate joint technology it rises about 5.5 cm on the optical axis, which is advantageous for the illumination. The bottom holds few surprises ready; the tripod mount is as it should be placed in metal and in the optical axis. The flap for battery and memory card slot does not open with attached Quick Release Plate. However, this is solved in this case size of much the same. The HDMI and the combined AV / USB port only jammed with tiny plastic tabs on the housing. The bayonet in turn makes a solid impression and the release button on the camera front can be well operated and blind.
The 3-inch display screen with 460,000 pixels is very detailed and brilliant. Thanks to the touch screen, the DMC-GF2 could save the mode dial. If you tap on the icon of the current operation mode, the icons appear for all modes. The selected mode for each matching parameters are also set directly on the monitor. Also, various displays such as histogram, grid, file information, or overexposure warning can be switched over one by one and by tapping an onscreen virtual button.
The already known by the GF1 smart key for "intelligent auto", can be changed by the operation of any effort to fully automatic without the need for instant, has been preserved. And the "Quick Menu" button can also be assigned individually.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 is pretty much equipped with everything you could wish for photographer’s heart. All conventional automatic to completely manual control, are of course on board. However, fully automatic scene detection, individual color settings and a function that called as "intelligent auto" will appreciated by beginners.
The DMC-GF2 records videos in Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) at 25 frames per second in either the old Motion-JPEG standard or the modern AVCHD, which entails more time in better video quality on the memory card. The AF engine performs very quietly and leaves without disturbing noises on the video. In some situations it loses focus and then pumps a little. Audio recording is in stereo, where the level can be adjusted manually. An external microphone is not possible, but the built-in features surprisingly little in handling noise, so that only the typical "squalls" to hear. All in all, the DMC-GF2 is a good substitute for a real camcorder, if you can live with the hake then hand zoom.
The display can be used in a limited preview for exposure only in the automatic modes. The focus area, however, can be controlled with appropriate configuration of the Quick Menu button. There are different grids, the histogram and overexposure warning, which can be displayed on demand.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2: Image Quality
The only painful criticism of the GF1 was bad image quality in some areas. The successor model now comes with a different lens. The test results are not directly comparable. But it seems that the engineers at Panasonic done a lot on Panasonic Lumix DMX-GF2 for better image quality. The then criticized dynamic range has increased to ten stops at ISO 100 and ISO 800 falls gently to a level to a still excellent nine stops. The noise is well-judged; up to ISO 800 it is perfectly acceptable and even afterwards it bothers shots much less than you would expect from compact cameras.
The resolution shows that the lens at full aperture almost reached its maximum. By closing the aperture, the resolution increases only slightly up to f / 8, but it also decreases significantly. To the edge, unfortunately, shows a different picture. Even at full aperture, the loss of detail in the corners is visible.
In practice, the DMC-GF2 be certified a high accuracy in both the exposure and the white balance. The autofocus is very fast, but is sometimes inaccurate.
Conclusion
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 differs from its predecessor primarily by the pressure-sensitive display. Which remained even in the GF1 acclaimed qualities of good workmanship and equipment, faster autofocus and minimal shutter lag, have improved the dynamic range and noise. In particular, the versatility that offers both beginners and experienced photographers is some evidence for this approach. As photographic and video recording device in an extremely compact form it replaces two devices. And as the camera system can be expanded via an adapter with interchangeable lenses from different manufacturers. The touch screen is in this context, only a total modernization of a very successful camera. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 is really worth to buy.
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