Panasonic Lumix GF10 / GF90 Review
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Our editorial take on the Panasonic Lumix GF10 / GF90
The Panasonic Lumix GF10 (also sold as the GF90 in some markets) is an entry-level Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera aimed squarely at casual shooters and vloggers who prioritize portability and selfie-friendly features. Launched in early 2018 at $599, it packs a 16-megapixel sensor, 4K video at 30p, and a tilting 3-inch touchscreen into a compact 270-gram polycarbonate body. The lack of a viewfinder and in-body stabilization keeps things simple and light, while connectivity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth makes it easy to share images on the go. Panasonic's 4K Photo modes, post-focus, and a pop-up flash round out the feature set for snapshots and casual video.
This camera occupies the most budget-conscious tier of the M4/3 ecosystem, trading build quality and advanced controls for size and approachability. It's designed for users stepping up from smartphones who want interchangeable lenses without the weight or complexity of larger systems. The flippy screen and touch interface make it straightforward to operate, though serious video creators and stills photographers will quickly outgrow its limited codec options, modest burst rate, and plastic construction. At this price point, it's a functional gateway into Micro Four Thirds, but not a camera built for longevity or professional workflows.
- Extremely compact and lightweight at 270 grams
- Tilting touchscreen aids selfies and low-angle shooting
- 4K video and 4K Photo modes at an entry price
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for easy wireless sharing
- Access to the full Micro Four Thirds lens ecosystem
- No viewfinder or in-body image stabilization
- Polycarbonate build feels fragile with no weather sealing
- 8-bit video codec with no log profiles limits grading flexibility
- Contrast-detect autofocus lags behind newer phase-detect systems
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About this product
Japan-only entry selfie M4/3.
Specs
- Battery
- DMW-BLH7, 350 shots
- Weight Grams
- 270 g (body only), 240 g (body only without battery)
- Dimensions Mm
- 106.5 x 64.6 x 33.3 mm
- Build Material
- Polycarbonate
- Weather Sealing
- No
- Bit Depth
- 8-bit
- Raw Video
- No
- Log Profiles
- No
- Internal Codecs
- MP4, AVCHD
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 30p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/60p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 100 Mbps
- Max Recording Time
- Unlimited
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
- Flash
- Pop-up
- 4k Photo
- Yes, 30 fps
- Post Focus
- Yes
- Self Timer
- 2, 10 seconds
- Drive Modes
- Single, Continuous, Self-timer, Time lapse
- Photo Styles
- 22 filter modes
- Aspect Ratios
- 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
- Panorama Mode
- Yes
- Focus Stacking
- Yes
- Flash Guide Number
- 4.9 m at ISO 100
- Timelapse Recording
- Yes
- Sensor Size
- Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
- Sensor Type
- Live MOS
- Image Processor
- Venus Engine
- Low Pass Filter
- No
- Effective Megapixels
- 16 MP
- Release Date
- February 2018
- Announced Date
- January 2018
- Launch Price Usd
- $599
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- ISO 200-6400
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO 200-25600
- Continuous Shooting
- 5.8 fps mech
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/16000 s
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/500 to 60 s
- Viewfinder
- None
- Rear Screen
- 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1040k dots
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Crop Factor
- 2.0x
- Usb
- Micro USB
- Hdmi
- Micro HDMI (Type D)
- Audio Io
- None
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Card Slots
- 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Ibis
- No
- Af Points
- 49 areas
- Af System
- Contrast-detection
- Af Low Light
- -4 EV
- Subject Detection
- Face/Eye detection
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