Panasonic Lumix G Series DMC-GF1
The 12.1MP Live MOS sensor and mirrorless Micro Four Thirds mount deliver clean images in a body weighing just 386g with a built-in flash. Its classic film-camera-inspired design and bundled 14-45mm stabilized lens offer a tactile, portable shooting experience at a budget-friendly entry point. This camera suits beginners wanting interchangeable-lens flexibility and HD video recording without the bulk of a DSLR.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 12.1MP micro-four-thirds
Video 720p
Weight 386 g
17 Overall Score
Price MX$22,023
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average video (0th percentile)
- Below average sensor (6th percentile)
- Below average build (18th percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 3 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 12.1 MP |
| Processor | Venus Engine HD |
Video
| Max Resolution | 720p |
| Codec | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Build
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
Connectivity
| HDMI | HDMI mini |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix G Series DMC-GF1 | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Fujifilm X-S20 X-S20 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 12.1MP micro-four-thirds | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 26.1MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 493 | 1053 | 117 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 30 | 12 | 20 | 120 |
| Video | 720p | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 386 | 610 | 1160 | 590 | 410 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G Series DMC-GF1 | 32.7 | 35.6 | 17.5 | 28.4 | 0.2 | 5.8 | 44.9 | 25.3 | 52.2 | 63.5 | 32.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.3 | 88.3 | 94.7 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 59.5 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.2 | 96.8 | 96.2 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90 | 89.1 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 83 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 84.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 87.4 | 94.2 | 87.7 | 83.3 | 48.4 | 98.6 | 83 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 98.2 |
| Fujifilm X-S20 X-S20 Compare | 76.2 | 73.8 | 75.9 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 93.4 | 98.4 | 99.2 | 93.2 | 87.2 | 93.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 89.8 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.3 | 40.6 | 94.2 | 83 | 93.2 | 76.3 | 99.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From MX$22,023
Amazon.com.mx 1 offers From MX$22,023
May 3, 2026 MX$22,023
Usage Scores
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