Panasonic's first GH-series MFT body — the GH1, EVF, articulating LCD, HD video, 2009.
The Panasonic Lumix GH1 was released in 2009 as the second body in Panasonic's Micro Four Thirds line and the first GH model, following the pioneering G1. It launched the GH series that Panasonic would go on to build around video, and at the time it was notable for combining an interchangeable-lens mirrorless design with movie recording.
This is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera on the MFT mount. It uses an electronic viewfinder rather than an optical one, paired with a fully articulating rear LCD, and it does not have in-body stabilisation, so stabilisation depends on the lens. It records HD video, which was a defining feature of the model in its era. Focusing and composition are handled electronically through the EVF or screen.
As an early mirrorless body it suits users who want a compact interchangeable-lens system and value the articulating screen for video and awkward angles. By modern standards its sensor and autofocus are dated, so it is best seen as a light second body or an affordable entry into the MFT lens system rather than a primary camera for demanding work.
On the used market, given its age check the shutter operation and any available actuation count, and inspect the sensor for dust and marks. Test the EVF and articulating LCD for dead or stuck pixels and confirm the screen hinge is firm. Check the card and battery door latches and the grip rubber for lifting. Battery and charger availability is the main concern on a body this old, so confirm the pack holds charge and source aftermarket cells where needed.