The Panasonic Lumix GF10 is a mirrorless camera. Like other Lumix cameras, the Panasonic Lumix GF10 is equipped with a Micro Four Thirds sensor. As for the size, Lumix GF10 has a size like a pocket camera. This series of lenses can be removable. The Panasonic Lumix GF10 camera is also equipped with quite complete features. Like equipped with ultra-high speed AF. Besides the ability to burst 5 fps with AFC. So to get to the point, this is the full review of the Panasonic Lumix GF10.
Panasonic Lumix GF10 Body
Panasonic Lumix GF10 has a concise form. This is both the camera body and camera lens. The size of the Panasonic Lumix GF10 camera is 107x65x33 mm and weighs 270 grams. Whereas the size of the Panasonic Lumix GF10 kit lens is 12-32 mm F / 3.5-22. From the camera design, the Series is almost like a series of predecessors, the GF9. Where the camera body is made of metallic components and accents like leather for a fashionable look.
Panasonic Lumix GF10 is available in several color choices. There are exactly three color choices for this series. That is black and the same color for the lens. And there are warana siver and pink for silver colored lenses. Most of the lenses from Panasonic are black – so if you plan to upgrade the lens, the GF10 black color choice is the most appropriate.
Panasonic Lumix GF10 Button
Like the Panasonic Lumix GF10’s compact camera body. The buttons in this series are also concise. There is no room for Panasonic to embed an electronic viewfinder, hot shoe, and input for an external microphone. Flash pop-ups are still available. But the storage media relies on microSD. At the top there is a shutter button that integrates with the power switch to turn on and turn off the camera’s power. Then, there is a dial mode to change the shooting mode, the physical button Fn1 (Function) which by default to access the 4K Photo Mode feature and the Fn3 physical button for the Post Focus feature. The Fn2 physical button is behind, the functions vary from opening the quick menu to quick access to metering mode and comp exposure, return function, and also delete. Then, there is the disp button, playback button, and video recorder.
Then of course, there is a control dial to adjust the aperture and shutter speed. In the middle there is a menu button, surrounded by four-way buttons with different functions, over exposure comp, down drive mode, right white balance, and left AF mode. Next, to the left side there is an HDMI port and microUSB port for charging. Underneath there are sockets for tripods, as well as battery access and a microSD slot.
Panasonic Lumix GF10 Features
Panasonic completes this series with a touchscreen LCD monitor. The size for the monitor is a Lumix GF10 3 inch camera. While the screen resolution of 1.04k dot. The Panasonic Lumix GF10 screen can be rotated up to 180 degrees. So it will help for selfies and vlogs. The Panasonic Lumix GF10 also features a number of selfie modes called Selfie 4K PHOTO. Touch and drag on the screen to get the desired focus.
Inside the Panasonic Lumix GF10 is a Micro Four Thirds (17.3 × 13 mm) Live MOS Digital sensor with a 16-megapixel resolution (4592 × 3448 pixels) without a Low Pass Filter. Its performance is supported by the Venus Engine processor, with a sensitivity range of ISO 200-25,600 (extends down to 100). The GF10 also features an AF Depth from Defocus system and is able to take 5-fps successive shots with continuous autofocus. There is also a continuous shooting feature in the ‘Self Shot mode mode at a rate of 15 fps.
Ultra High Speed Focusing and Battery Life
Capture the fastest moving action thanks to DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology. This technology instantly calculates distance to subjects by evaluating two images with different sharpness levels, and produces ultra-high speed AF and 5fps burst shooting with AFC. 5.8 fps Burst shooting with AFS is also available.
For battery life is only limited to 210 shots, be sure not to miss the extra battery bonus when planning to buy this camera. GF10 is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, it is very easy to transfer photos to a smartphone or want to remote shooting with the application.
Image and Video Quality
The Panasonic Lumix GF10 produces high-quality images. So the images look real with perfect resolution, high contrast, and impressive color reproduction. With no Low Pass Filter from 16 megapixel Live MOS Digital Sensor. The Panasonic Lumix GF10 has improved resolution limits when it detects high frequency components to suppress the manufacturing of moiré by Venus Engine. Combining the Live MOS Digital Sensor and Venus Engine will provide crystal clear images with minimum noise in low light situations and maximum sensitivity of ISO25600.
As for the ability of the Panasonic Lumix GF10 is also good. Although small, do not underestimate the ability of the video recorder. The GF10 is capable of recording 4K UHD videos at 30 fps, 25 fps and 24 fps with a bit rate of 100 Mbps. Then, the resolution is 1080p at 60 fps and 50 fps with a bit rate of 28 Mbps. Also, 1080p at 30 fps and 25 fps in a 20 Mbps bit rate.
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Panasonic Lumix GF10 is suitable for those of you who are not satisfied with the results of smartphone camera photos. The stylish design also supports as a lifestyle complement. Also recommended as the first mirrorless camera and interested in exploring the world of photography. The Panasonic Lumix GF10 has an LCD that can be rotated 180 degrees. And the quality of pictures and videos is good. So it is very good for beginners. Moreover, this camera is compact. However, it remains reliable.
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