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8.4
7 reviews
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8.9
11 reviews
8.0
CNET Sep 23, 2009

The GF1 and the E-P1 had us torn, and if we were forced to choose only one, we wouldn't be able to make a decision. The Lumix has its merits, such as onboard flash and an electronic viewfinder options, which makes it stand out from its rival.

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Digital Photography Review Oct 14, 2009

Overall though - and I guess you probably already know this - I really loved the GF1, and will find it very hard to return it when this review is finished, meaning that I may have to wipe the dust and cobwebs off my wallet and actually hand over my own hard earned cash for one. The Olympus E-P1 now...

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Gizmodo Oct 20, 2009

Every soccer mom tourist in Chicago has a dSLR. They may take prettier photos than I do, but damn do I long to be different once in a while. And I'm here to say that, if you crave a Micro Four Thirds for the same reason, it's my opinion that the GF1 works well enough that, well,...

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9.0
Pocket-Lint Nov 3, 2009

Capable and compact Micro Four Thirds system offering from Panasonic proves the company’s most successful realisation of "DSLR quality without the bulk" to date

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Akihabara News Oct 21, 2009

To put it simple, if I had today to get a compact camera in order to shoot photo during press events of press conferences and do not want to invest in a big DSLR and just want to keep it simple… I will not hesitate a minute and invest in a GF1. Giving you the possibility to choose among different...

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9.0
Kace Kace

The GF1 is a great little micro 4/3 camera. It has a compact form factor which makes it easy to carry all day every day. If you're used to rangefinders you'll feel at home pretty quickly with this camera. Paired with the 20mm 1.7 pancake lens, it makes for a pocketable camera with nice...

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peetuhr peetuhr

I truly love this camera, I am bringing it with me on a backpacking trip through central america, Its compact, it takes sexy pictures, and its beautiful. I couldnt be happier, pictures cannot do it justice.

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