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Panasonic DMC-GF2

Panasonic DMC-GF2S 3D Digital Camera

$449.99  |  1 store
From $399.00  |  5 stores
Product Description Savor every moment with true-to-life sharpness and detail. Sony’s powerful DSC-H5/B is the choice for those who want professional-quality prints in almost any environment.
Take pictures with amazing clarity on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The 3.0-inch 3:2 460,000-dot LCD of this Panasonic digital camera with a 100% field of view enhances your photography... More
Take pictures with amazing clarity on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The 3.0-inch 3:2 460,000-dot LCD of this Panasonic digital camera with a 100% field of view enhances your photography experience. The 12.1 megapixel lens with Live MOS sensor of this Panasonic camera takes pictures with life-like clarity. Moreover, this Panasonic digital camera automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 steps according to shooting conditions. Tap the screen of this Panasonic camera to operate the auto focus and shutter release at the same time. Available in multiple shades, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 is sure to add a special touch to your style. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x -
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional • 3D Digital Camera
3D Digital Camera - Yes
Weight 0.9 lb. 9.35 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2 in. 3 in.
Resolution 7.2 Megapixel 13.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 12x 1x
Features - Face Detection • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.2 Megapixel 13.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions - 4000 x 3000
Video   
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 112 1920 x 1080
Video Format MPEG -
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 12x 1x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length 6 - 72 mm -
Macro Focus Range 0.74 in. (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 36 - 432 mm -
Focus Range 19.7 in. (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f8 (t) - f2.8/f3.7 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 0.25 - 1/2000 sec 1/4000 - 60 sec
Frames Per Second 1.4 Frames 30 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset) -
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync -
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 80 • 1000 100 • 6400
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • DCF • DPOF • EXIF 2.3
Compression Modes Fine • Normal -
Built-in Memory Size 32 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone -
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
LCD Screen Resolution 201,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.9 lb. 9.35 lb.
Depth 3.69 in. 1.29 in.
Height 3.25 in. 4.44 in.
Width 4.44 in. 2.67 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 027242679481 885170033535
Product ID 30041933 107253353
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Shoulder Strap • Battery Charger • Lens Cap -
Family Line Sony Cyber-shot Panasonic Lumix
Product MPN   
MPN DSCH5/Bx DMCGF2CW
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DSC-H5
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera
$449.99
Panasonic DMC-GF2
Panasonic DMC-GF2S 3D Digital Camera
From $399.00

Product Review Summary

3.6
Based on 29 user reviews
66% recommend this product
5 stars
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3 stars
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Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (2)
  • Outdoors (2)
  • Office (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

The Sony Cybershot DSC H5 How does it compare with the S3, FZ7, and Z612?

byHoward_Creech Jul 14, 2006
120 Helpfuls 121 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very good image quality, stabilized 12X zoom, 3.0 inch LCD screen, and good ergonomics
Cons Mediocre battery life, No RAW or TIFF format, and above average chromatic aberration.
Recommended it? Yes

One of the hottest battles in the digital camera wars is currently being waged in the monster zoom digicam market. Most monster zoom digicams provide users with a wide range (10X-12X) image stabilized zoom, much of the flexibility and control of a dSLR, and all the convenience and ease of use of a... Read full review »

vchand
180

A great ultra zoom digital camera with built-in memory...

byvchand Jun 9, 2006
85 Helpfuls 86 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros One of the fastest digital cameras with a 3-in LCD and ultra zoom...
Cons Cannot use external flash on this camera...
Recommended it? Yes

One of my friends just purchased this new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 digital camera and asked me to check it out to see if it was worth it or not. I had used this camera for a week before he came and took it away from me. This camera costs about $500 (but I think my friend paid about $400) and is one... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
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4 stars
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1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

21

Great little camera * DSLR replacement * compact upgrade

byaloofyouth Aug 17, 2011
28 Helpfuls 29 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Portable, powerful, great auto modes and features
Cons Mediocre dynamic range and high-ISO ability
Recommended it? Yes

I apologize for the spacing issues but epinions was smashing all the lines together, so I had to double-space every paragraph divider. This review has been updated with even more personal experiences, at the suggestion of a mod, so please revise your ratings accordingly. Note that I intersperse... Read full review »

booruwa
140

The compact king in interchangeable lense

bybooruwa Apr 10, 2011
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Compact, Great Design
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

The latest as of now in the Inter Changeable lense cameras....the GF2 strikes out as one of the most compact of them all. Amongst other things the GF2 has touchscreen controls, 1920x1080 HD movie mode etc.

So how did my images turn out? Pretty good! For everyone who's naturally afraid... Read full review »

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