Overview of Panasonic MFT Cameras

In September 2008, Panasonic launched the Lumix G1, the first Micro Four Thirds camera. Since then the company has released more than 25 MFT camera models that target different photographic needs and markets. In parallel, a comprehensive lens catalog and a sizeable portfolio of accessories was build up. So while Panasonic's earlier engagement in producing DSLRs for the Four Thirds system might be described as timid, with only two camera models produced (the L1 and the L10), Lumix MFT has quickly become a full-blown photographic eco-system with a variety of cameras, lenses, and accessories (see also Panasonic's website for detailed information on current gear).

In particular, Panasonic has developed and maintained five lines of cameras that differ across feature sets and target users:

• G-line - DSLR style, still imaging centered;
• GH-line - DSLR style, video centered;
• GX-line - Rangefinder style, enthusiast-oriented;
• GF-line - Rangefinder style, no viewfinder;
• GM-line - Rangefinder style, extremely compact;

The following tables list the different models in each line with some of their key characteristics. In order to see further specifications, just click on the camera name. Alternatively, you can also move across to the CAM-parator app to compare two cameras side-by-side.

Lumix G-line

Panasonic G-line core specs

		Camera Model	Resolution (Megapixel)	Video Format	Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Shutter flaps (1/sec)	Weather Sealing (yes/no)	Camera Launch (announced)	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price (USD)
1.		Panasonic G1	12.0	none	1440	swivel	3.0	n	Sep 2008	599	ebay.com
2.		Panasonic G2	12.0	720/30p	1440	swivel	2.6	n	Mar 2010	599	ebay.com
3.		Panasonic G10	12.0	720/30p	202	fixed	2.6	n	Mar 2010	499	ebay.com
4.		Panasonic G3	15.8	1080/60i	1440	swivel	4.0	n	May 2011	599	ebay.com
5.		Panasonic G5	15.9	1080/60p	1440	swivel	6.0	n	Jul 2012	599	ebay.com
6.		Panasonic G6	15.9	1080/60p	1440	swivel	7.0	n	Apr 2013	599	ebay.com
7.		Panasonic G7	15.8	4K/30p	2360	swivel	7.0	n	May 2015	649	ebay.com
8.		Panasonic G85	15.8	4K/30p	2360	swivel	9.0	Y	Sep 2016	899	ebay.com
9.		Panasonic G9	20.2	4K/60p	3680	swivel	20.0	Y	Nov 2017	1,699	amazon.com
10.		Panasonic G95	20.2	4K/30p	2360	swivel	9.0	Y	Apr 2019	999	amazon.com
11.		Panasonic G100	20.2	4K/30p	3680	swivel	10.0	n	Jun 2020	649	amazon.com

Lumix GH-line

Panasonic GH-line core specs

		Camera Model	Resolution (Megapixel)	Video Format	Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Shutter flaps (1/sec)	Weather Sealing (yes/no)	Camera Launch (announced)	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price (USD)
1.		Panasonic GH1	12.0	1080/24p	1440	swivel	3.0	n	Mar 2009	899	ebay.com
2.		Panasonic GH2	15.9	1080/60i	1534	swivel	3.0	n	Sep 2010	899	ebay.com
3.		Panasonic GH3	15.9	1080/60p	1746	swivel	6.0	Y	Sep 2012	1,299	ebay.com
4.		Panasonic GH4	15.9	4K/30p	2359	swivel	12.0	Y	Feb 2014	1,499	ebay.com
5.		Panasonic GH5	20.2	4K/60p	3680	swivel	12.0	Y	Jan 2017	1,999	ebay.com
6.		Panasonic GH5s	9.9	4K/60p	3680	swivel	12.0	Y	Jan 2018	2,499	amazon.com
7.		Panasonic GH5 II	20.2	4K/60p	3680	swivel	12.0	Y	May 2021	1,699	amazon.com
8.		Panasonic GH6	25.0	5.7K/60p	3680	swivel	14.0	Y	Feb 2022	2,199	amazon.com

Lumix GX-line

Panasonic GX-line core specs

		Camera Model	Resolution (Megapixel)	Video Format	Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Shutter flaps (1/sec)	Weather Sealing (yes/no)	Camera Launch (announced)	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price (USD)
1.		Panasonic GX1	15.8	1080/60p	optional	fixed	4.2	n	Nov 2011	699	ebay.com
2.		Panasonic GX7	15.8	1080/60p	2760	tilting	5.0	n	Aug 2013	999	ebay.com
3.		Panasonic GX8	20.2	4K/30p	2360	swivel	10.0	Y	Jul 2015	1,199	ebay.com
4.		Panasonic GX85	15.8	4K/30p	2765	tilting	8.0	n	Apr 2016	799	amazon.com
5.		Panasonic GX850	15.8	4K/30p	none	tilting	10.0	n	Jan 2017	549	ebay.com
6.		Panasonic GX9	20.2	4K/30p	2760	tilting	9.0	n	Feb 2018	849	ebay.com

Lumix GF-line

Panasonic GF-line core specs

		Camera Model	Resolution (Megapixel)	Video Format	Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Shutter flaps (1/sec)	Weather Sealing (yes/no)	Camera Launch (announced)	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price (USD)
1.		Panasonic GF1	12.0	720/30p	optional	fixed	3.0	n	Sep 2009	749	ebay.com
2.		Panasonic GF2	12.0	1080/60i	optional	fixed	2.6	n	Nov 2010	549	ebay.com
3.		Panasonic GF3	12.0	1080/60i	none	fixed	3.2	n	Jun 2011	549	ebay.com
4.		Panasonic GF5	12.0	1080/60i	none	fixed	4.0	n	Apr 2012	499	ebay.com
5.		Panasonic GF6	15.8	1080/60i	none	tilting	4.2	n	Apr 2013	499	ebay.com
6.		Panasonic GF7	15.8	1080/60p	none	tilting	5.8	n	Jan 2015	499	ebay.com

Lumix GM-line

Panasonic GM-line core specs

		Camera Model	Resolution (Megapixel)	Video Format	Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Shutter flaps (1/sec)	Weather Sealing (yes/no)	Camera Launch (announced)	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price (USD)
1.		Panasonic GM1	15.8	1080/60i	none	fixed	5.0	n	Oct 2013	749	ebay.com
2.		Panasonic GM5	15.8	1080/60p	1166	fixed	5.8	n	Sep 2014	749	ebay.com

Further Reading

You can explore a compendium of all Panasonic MFT lenses on a separate page, and explanations of many Lumix-specific terms can be found in the MFT glossary. Also, if you would like to directly compare two cameras, just enter your choice of models in the search boxes below and you will be taken to a side-by-side analysis of their relative size and features.

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