Panasonic's original Micro Four Thirds camera — the G1 that launched the MFT standard.
The Panasonic Lumix G1 launched in 2008 as the world's first Micro Four Thirds camera — establishing the MFT standard that would go on to become a major camera system. It proved that mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras were viable.
The 12.1MP Live MOS sensor delivered good image quality for MFT's debut. Contrast-detect AF. The G1 was the first camera to demonstrate that removing the SLR mirror enabled dramatically smaller camera designs with interchangeable lenses.
DSLR-styled body at 385g with built-in EVF — smaller than comparable DSLRs. 3-inch articulating LCD. The world's first Micro Four Thirds camera. Built-in flash. The G1 established the MFT ecosystem.
Available used for almost nothing. The G1 is historically significant as the first MFT camera — but any modern MFT camera is dramatically better. The 12.1MP and contrast-detect AF are very dated. For camera history collectors.