High Definition Video Recording (AVCHD Lite)

The hybrid GF1 lets you take both high-quality photos and High Definition movies. You can shoot breathtaking HD (1280 × 720) movies in AVCHD Lite format (MPEG-4/H.264) backed by the high sound quality of Dolby Digital Creator. And you can record for a longer time without running out of memory because AVCHD Lite stores less data than Motion JPEG while maintaining stunning image clarity and detail.

Full Time Live View

The GF1's Full-time Live View lets you instantly view how adjusting the exposure, white balance, aperture and even the shutter speed will affect the shot on the LCD screen. This makes it easier to capture a special shot or particular kind of image without shooting again and again.

Built In Flash

The built-in flash is concealed inside the body and out of sight. A single touch pops the flash up for easy shooting anytime you want. You can also adjust the light intensity in the range of ±2 EV at 1/3 EV steps to match your subject.

My Colour Mode

My Color mode on the GF1 lets you control each and every photo with eight unique preset modes. You can dramatically change the images to express your own creativity.

Use Leica and Four Thirds Lenses

By mounting a separately purchased lens adaptor to the GF1, any of more than 20 available Leica M/R lenses or 30 Four Thirds lenses can be used with the Micro Four Thirds System standard GF1.

Raw Format

The GF1 records original image data in RAW file format, which allows images to be developed according to your intention.

Intelligent Auto

Turn the dial to select iA mode, and the GF1 automatically activates a host of advanced functions and technologies - described below - that make it easy to capture beautiful, clear shots

Face Recognition

This function recognises the faces of subjects that have been registered in the camera and displays the names of up to three people. The GF1 then optimises the focus and brightness of the registered faces.

AF Tracking

Once you've focused on a subject, AF Tracking keeps the subject in focus - even if it moves - until you press the shutter release.

Intelligent Exposure

The camera can correct the brightness in parts of the image that are too dark due to insufficient lighting, backlighting or use of the flash.

Intelligent Scene Selector

The camera automatically selects the most appropriate of the five scene modes - Portrait, Night Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, and Macro - best suits the situation.

Face Detection AF/AE

The camera detects when there are faces in the frame and adjusts the focus and exposure to capture them properly. This allows you to shoot beautiful portraits without any hassle.

Intelligent ISO Control

If the subject moves as you snap the shot, the camera automatically adjusts the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to help prevent subject blur.