What is good and what is bad about Lumix DMC GF-1

The third installation from Lumix for Micro FourThird standard camera. This Interchangeable Lens System is as big as Olympus EP-1 (another Micro FourThird standard camera).

I had a brief chance to hold this tiny in size but big in features camera and what I can say is it blows my mind. The CDAF Autofocus is very fast and way better then the EP-1. The handling is good and it is nicely weighted in my hand. The built quality is superb. I like the AF tracking and I am pretty sure the EP-2 will have this feature too.

Personally this is the future of Interchangeable Lens System that might change the world of DSLR. Who want to carry those bulky and heavy DSLR when you can have this tiny camera in your bag without someone notice it and you still get the high quality DSLR images from it.

This is definitely a type of camera that I am going to invest on soon as I believe this type of camera suits my lifestyle who love to travel in light. The only disadvantage of this Lumix DMC GF-1 over Olympus EP-1 is the lack of in body Image Stabilisation. Just of that reason I decided not to go with this camera. I am waiting for the Olympus EP-2 that is going to be release soon (probably on the 5th November). I hope that EP-2 will address few flaws in EP-1 such as slow Autofocus.

Oh ya, rumors has been in the air about the EP-2 from olympus.. a sneak peak of the photos and information can be found here at http://43rumors.com