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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).

GH-5
Panasonic GH5 with Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm

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;
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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

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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 12.0none1440 swivel 3.0 n Sep 2008 599ebay.com
2.
 
Panasonic G2 12.0720/30p1440 swivel 2.6 n Mar 2010 599ebay.com
3.
 
Panasonic G10 12.0720/30p202 fixed 2.6 n Mar 2010 499ebay.com
4.
 
Panasonic G3 15.81080/60i1440 swivel 4.0 n May 2011 599ebay.com
5.
 
Panasonic G5 15.91080/60p1440 swivel 6.0 n Jul 2012 599ebay.com
6.
 
Panasonic G6 15.91080/60p1440 swivel 7.0 n Apr 2013 599ebay.com
7.
 
Panasonic G7 15.84K/30p2360 swivel 7.0 n May 2015 649ebay.com
8.
 
Panasonic G85 15.84K/30p2360 swivel 9.0 Y Sep 2016 899ebay.com
9.
 
Panasonic G9 20.24K/60p3680 swivel 20.0 Y Nov 2017 1,699 amazon.com
10.
 
Panasonic G95 20.24K/30p2360 swivel 9.0 Y Apr 2019 999 amazon.com
11.
 
Panasonic G100 20.24K/30p3680 swivel 10.0 n Jun 2020 649 amazon.com
12.
 
Panasonic G9 II 25.05.7K/60p3680 swivel 10.0 Y Sep 2023 1,899 amazon.com
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Lumix GH-line

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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 12.01080/24p1440 swivel 3.0 n Mar 2009 899ebay.com
2.
 
Panasonic GH2 15.91080/60i1534 swivel 3.0 n Sep 2010 899ebay.com
3.
 
Panasonic GH3 15.91080/60p1746 swivel 6.0 Y Sep 2012 1,299ebay.com
4.
 
Panasonic GH4 15.94K/30p2359 swivel 12.0 Y Feb 2014 1,499ebay.com
5.
 
Panasonic GH5 20.24K/60p3680 swivel 12.0 Y Jan 2017 1,999ebay.com
6.
 
Panasonic GH5s 9.94K/60p3680 swivel 12.0 Y Jan 2018 2,499 amazon.com
7.
 
Panasonic GH5 II 20.24K/60p3680 swivel 12.0 Y May 2021 1,699 amazon.com
8.
 
Panasonic GH6 25.05.7K/60p3680 full-flex 14.0 Y Feb 2022 2,199 amazon.com
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Lumix GX-line

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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 15.81080/60poptional fixed 4.2 n Nov 2011 699ebay.com
2.
 
Panasonic GX7 15.81080/60p2760 tilting 5.0 n Aug 2013 999ebay.com
3.
 
Panasonic GX8 20.24K/30p2360 swivel 10.0 Y Jul 2015 1,199ebay.com
4.
 
Panasonic GX85 15.84K/30p2765 tilting 8.0 n Apr 2016 799 amazon.com
5.
 
Panasonic GX850 15.84K/30pnone tilting 10.0 n Jan 2017 549ebay.com
6.
 
Panasonic GX9 20.24K/30p2760 tilting 9.0 n Feb 2018 849ebay.com
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Lumix GF-line

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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 12.0720/30poptional fixed 3.0 n Sep 2009 749ebay.com
2.
 
Panasonic GF2 12.01080/60ioptional fixed 2.6 n Nov 2010 549ebay.com
3.
 
Panasonic GF3 12.01080/60inone fixed 3.2 n Jun 2011 549ebay.com
4.
 
Panasonic GF5 12.01080/60inone fixed 4.0 n Apr 2012 499ebay.com
5.
 
Panasonic GF6 15.81080/60inone tilting 4.2 n Apr 2013 499ebay.com
6.
 
Panasonic GF7 15.81080/60pnone tilting 5.8 n Jan 2015 499ebay.com
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Lumix GM-line

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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 15.81080/60inone fixed 5.0 n Oct 2013 749ebay.com
2.
 
Panasonic GM5 15.81080/60p1166 fixed 5.8 n Sep 2014 749ebay.com
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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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