Panasonic
Lumix DMC-G1
Produced
2008–
Optics
Micro Four Thirds System[1]
What it is
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is a digital mirrorless interchangeable lens camera adhering to the Olympus and Panasonic developed Micro Four Thirds System (MFT) system design standard. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 was the first MFT camera introduced under the MFT design standard. Panasonic classified the G1 as a stills camera, and it was introduced and marketed without video recording capability.[1]
What do the numbers mean?
Optics & imaging2
Configuration & options2
Vintage & configurations
- 2008-09Production start[1]
Introduced as the first Micro Four Thirds system camera
What replaced it?
Related models
- successorPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1— The GH1 is a higher-end hybrid stills/video camera that succeeded the stills-only G1.source[1]
Where are the manuals?
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 capable of recording video?
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 was introduced and marketed as a stills camera without video recording capability.[1]
What lens mount does the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 use?
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 uses the Micro Four Thirds System mount.[1]
Was the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 the first Micro Four Thirds camera?
Yes, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 was the first MFT camera introduced under the MFT design standard.[1]
Does the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 have an optical viewfinder?
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 uses a high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) rather than an optical viewfinder.[1]
Not publicly documented
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Lumix DMC-G1 are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the Lumix DMC-G1 are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Lumix DMC-G1 are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the Lumix DMC-G1 is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Lumix DMC-G1 are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (1)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
Last updated Sep 23, 2026.
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