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Panasonic

Lumix GM1

One of the smallest Micro Four Thirds cameras ever made, with a 16MP sensor and pocketable design.

$749

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

16 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

40 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

204 g

Battery

230 shots

Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix GM1

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Micro Four Thirds mount

60

First-party

70

Third-party

130+

Total available

Mount introduced 2008

Body size

Panasonic Lumix GM1

99 × 55 × 30 mm

204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)

99 × 55 × 30 mm · 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 40fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · Subject recognition: Human, Face, Eye, Animal

Video & Hybrid

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · Log profile (None) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
0.0/ 10

Travel

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · 204g — ultralight for all-day carry

Wildlife

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 40fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 204g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

  • Extremely small
  • 16MP MFT sensor
  • Interchangeable lenses

Cons

  • No EVF
  • No 4K
  • Tiny controls

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix GM1

Sensor

Resolution16 MP
Sensor typeFour Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorVenus Engine

ISO

ISO min (native)200
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)25,600

Shutter

Shutter typeFocal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/500 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones23
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)5 fps
Burst (electronic)40 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth7 frames

Video

Max resolutionFull HD
Max video bit rate28 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileNone
CodecsH.264, MP4, AVCHD

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight204 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)98.5 × 54.9 × 30.4 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryDMW-BLH7
Battery life (CIPA)230 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesmicroSD

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeFixed
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBMicro USB 2.0
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothNo
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountMicro Four Thirds