Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Micro 4/3 camera

Introduction

I compiled Panasonic GF5 mirrorless interchangeable digital camera information for reference. Panasonic GF5 was announced in April, 2012, which replace the GF3.  In accordance with Panasonic Canada website, the rundown of Panasonic GF5 is:

The LUMIX GF5 features a newly developed 12.1 Mpx Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine for true-to-life images. LUMIX GF5 features a compact, lightweight body with built-in flash and a rubberized grip

Featuring an ultra high-speed Light Speed AF, the LUMIX GF5 can focus in approximately 0.09*¹ seconds. This combined with Touch AF control and high-speed burst shooting at 4 fps full resolution.

The kit lens has 14-42 mm zoom (28mm-84 mm equivalent) with maximum aperture f/3.5.  ISO can be set between 160-12,800. Shutter speed is between 60-1/4000.

Different Color Available for Panasonic GF5 Digital Camera

Panasonic GF5 Digital Camera

Panasonic GF5 Digital Camera Touch Screen

GF5 Digital Camera Commercial

 

GF5 Digital Camera Hands on Review

 

Rating

Photographyblog rated Panasonic GF5 digital camera as "highly Recommended" (Click here for detail)

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	4
Features	4.5
Ease-of-use	4.5
Image Quality	4.5
Value for money	4

Features (Source: Panasonic Canada)

• 12.1 Megapixel 4/3-type Live MOS sensor
• 3.0-inch, 920,000-dot, Touch LCD
• 4.0fps high-speed consecutive burst shooting
• Venus engine image processor with Multi-process Noise reduction
• Intelligent resolution technology
• Supersonic Dust Reduction System
• High precision Contrast AF system
• Light speed AF (0.09 sec)
• Creative control mode with 14 filter effects
• Newly designed scene mode menu
  - On-screen shooting tips
  - 23 scene modes
• Intelligent (iA) mode
  - O.I.S. (Optical image stabilizer)*²
  - Auto focus tracking
  - Intelligent ISO control with motion detection
  - Face detection AF/AE
  - Face recognition
  - Intelligent scene selector
  - Digital red-eye correction
  - Auto backlight compensation
  - Intelligent D-Range control
• Intelligent iA PLUS features (iA+):
  - Defocus control
  - Brightness control
  - Colour control
• Full HD video with stereo MIC
  - AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60i) (Sensor output @ 30/25 fps)
  - MP4: 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (30 fps)
• 3D photo capable*¹ with LUMIX G 3D interchangeable lens (HFT012) (sold separately)
• Mini HDMI output for high-definition playback

      LUMIX G X lens kit (HPS14042)

• LUMIX G X VARIO PZ wide angle zoom lens
• Aperture: F=14 – 42 (35 mm equivalent: 28 – 84 mm)
• Outstanding compactness and high image quality
• Nano Surface Coating technology
• POWER O.I.S.
• Micro Four Thirds™ System mount

Related Links and Information

     Panasonic Canada GF5 Digital Camera information
     Panasonic GF5 Sample Pictures