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- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Fair- · 40fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · Subject recognition: Human, Face, Eye, Animal
Video & Hybrid
Limited- · Log profile (None) for grading latitude
Landscape
LimitedTravel
Limited- · 204g — ultralight for all-day carry
Wildlife
Fair- · 40fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Limited- · 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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