You can see a preview of the select file when you are using Column view in the Finder. In Yosemite, you can also bring up the preview pane in List and Icon view. Just select View, Show Preview.
Preview Pane In List and Icon Views
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You can also hit the spacebar to get a preview window and use arrow keys to move through items.