Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is awarded Amateur Photographer Entry Level Camera of the Year 2010
2nd February 2010
Panasonic are pleased to announce that the DMC-GF1 has been awarded the prestigious Amateur Photographer Entry Level Camera of the Year 2010 award. It is easy to see why the GF1 has beaten stiff competition to receive this sought after accolade. A truly unique camera, the GF1 revolutionary Neo Classic digital camera with Four Thirds Sensor and interchangeable lenses is the camera many enthusiasts have been waiting for. The perfect marriage of DSLR functionality and compact portability – the GF1 bridges the gap between SLR and compact cameras, opening up opportunities for photographic users. With a multitude of features – including an innovatively designed built in pop-up flash, hybrid functionality with AVCHD high definition Lite video recording and new peripheral defocus scene mode for easy & fun depth of field control – the GF1 remains ingeniously compact and sleek.
John Mitchell product manager for Digital SLR for Panasonic UK commented, “We are delighted to receive this prestigious award from Amateur Photographer. With innovative features like the compact size, intelligent auto & full time live view, the GF1 is proving very popular. The GF1 is the third camera in the Lumix G Micro system based on the Micro Four Thirds System Standard, and continuing to innovate we look forward to expanding the system including the range of lenses in 2010, to give our users more choice and opportunities to expand their photographic skills.”
The DMC-GF1 is perfect for everyone from beginners to photo enthusiasts looking for a compact camera to use at the weekend or when their DSLR kit is not with them. Amateur Photographer commented that, “The winning camera in this category has made a significant impact on our readership and has introduced them to a whole new way of working. It is a camera that combines ultimate portability with exceptional quality, ease of use and great style to boot. That camera, the Amateur Photographer Entry-Level Camera of the Year is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1.”