The GF-1 was Panasonic's first attempt to build the smaller, more shirt-pocket type m4/3 camera (though it would be a big pocket, especially with the kit zoom lens).
- Sensor: 12mp Panasonic CMOS sensor, 17.3 x 13mm (2x crop)
- Mount: Micro 4/3 (m4/3)
- Images: 4000 x 3000 JPEG or 12-bit raw maximum, 3 fps max
- Video: 1080P/30, 720P/30, 480P/30 (wide and normal), 240P/30, AVCHD video files with stereo PCM audio
- Shutter: mechanical 60 sec to 1/4,000 sec, bulb
- Exposure: multi, center-weighted, spot metering, -3 to +3EV exposure compensation, 6 white balance settings (plus Auto and Custom), ISO 100-3200, AUTO ISO
- Focus: 23 point contrast detect, single point, multi-area, face detect, tracking, manual focus override
- Display: 3" 460k dot fixed LCD, optional EVF
- Flash: pop-up flash included (6m ISO 100 GN), hot shoe, 1/160 flash sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync
- Remote: optional DMW-RSL1
- Other Notable Features: powered accessory slot
- Cards: SD, MMC, SDHC
- Battery: DMW-BLB13
- Size: 4.7 x 2.8 x 1.4" (119 x 71 x 36mm) wide, tall, deep
- Weight: 13.5 ounces (385g)
- Colors: Silver, Red, Black
- Price: no longer available
- Current Firmware: version 1.2 (May 2010)
- Announced: September 2009 (discontinued)