Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Mirrorless Camera

Why You'll Love It

A Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera so small it was the smallest and lightest interchangeable-lens camera in the world when it launched — a record it held for years afterward.

Imagine this: you're heading out for the day and can't decide whether to bring a "real" camera at all, because anything with interchangeable lenses usually means a bag, a strap, a whole production. This one doesn't ask that question — it's smaller than a lot of point-and-shoots, so there's no real reason to leave it behind.

Engineered for Minimum Size. Panasonic shrank the internal circuitry by around 30% and redesigned the shutter mechanism from the ground up just to get this body as small as it is, without dropping to a smaller sensor to do it — the magnesium-alloy shell keeps it feeling solid despite the size.

16MP Sensor With No Anti-Aliasing Filter. The same Four Thirds sensor size used across this generation of Panasonic bodies, without an AA filter softening the detail — sharper images straight out of the camera.

Compact Shutter Mechanism. A miniaturized, stepping-motor-driven shutter is part of what makes the small body possible; mechanical shutter tops out at 1/500s, and switching to the electronic shutter extends that to 1/16000s for bright daylight or wide apertures.

Full HD Video. Records 1080p video up to 30fps — enough for everyday clips and social posts without needing to touch a separate video camera.

Touchscreen-Driven Controls. There's no viewfinder to make room for — everything is framed and controlled through the fixed 3-inch touchscreen, which keeps the learning curve short for anyone picking up a camera with interchangeable lenses for the first time.

Built-In Wi-Fi. Transfer photos to a phone right after shooting, without pulling an SD card or plugging in a cable.

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Engineered for Minimum Size
16MP Sensor, No AA Filter
Compact Shutter Mechanism
Full HD Video
Touchscreen-Driven Controls
Built-In Wi-Fi

Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Sensor	16MP Live MOS Four Thirds
ISO Range	200-25600
Max Shutter Speed	1/500s (mechanical)
Video	Full HD 1080p up to 30fps
Weight	204g (body only)
Screen	3.0-inch Touchscreen (fixed)

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Mirrorless Camera

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