Panasonic Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera G5

Introduction

Panasonic Lumix G5 was announced in July, 2012. The following information is collected from the web for reference only. The Panasonic Lumix G5 features a 16 megapixel image sensor, 3-inch free-angle LCD screen, redesigned grip and integrated electronic viewfinder. The main features are:

16.05 Mpx Live MOS sensor Free angle 3.0-inch, 920,000 dot, Touch TFT LCD 1,440K dot LVF (live viewfinder) with approximately 100% field of view Venus engine image processor with Multi-process noise reduction 6 fps burst shooting at full resolution 20 fps super high speed burst shooting Intelligent resolution technology Dust Reduction System High precision Contrast AF system Full area focusing with Touch AF 23-area contrast auto focus Light speed auto focus Creative control of 14 filters Level gauge Function lever for zoom operation and exposure compensation Electronic shutter option for silent operation Intelligent auto (iA) mode: - POWER O.I.S (Optical image stabilizer)*1 - Intelligent ISO control - Face detection - Digital red-eye reduction - Face recognition - AF tracking - Intelligent scene selector - HDR (High dynamic range) - Intelligent D-Range control Intelligent iA PLUS features (iA+) - Defocus control - Brightness control - Colour control Full HD video - AVCHD progressive: 1920 x 1080, 60p video recording - MP4: 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 30p 3D photo capable*2 with LUMIX G 3D lens HFT012 (sold separately) 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 *1 The availability of the OIS mode (MEGA or POWER) is based on the lens being used. *2 The HFT012 lens can be attached to the DMC-GH3 / GH2 / G3 / G2 (firmware ver.1.1) / GX1 / GF5 / GF3 / GF2 / G5. A 3D media player that supports the MP (Multi-Picture) format or a compatible 3D television is required to view 3D images.

Panasonic Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera G5

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Rating (Source:Photographyblog)

4.5 stars out of 5

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

 

Specification

TYPE
Type	Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera
Recording media	SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards)
Image sensor size	17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds mount

IMAGE SENSOR
Type	Live MOS Sensor
Total pixels	18.31 Megapixels
Camera effective pixels	16.05 Megapixels
Colour filter	Primary color filter
Dust reduction system	Supersonic wave filter

RECORDING SYSTEM
Recording file format	Still Image: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, / MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds standard) / Motion Image: AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Aspect ratio	4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
Image quality	RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard, / MPO+Fine, MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
Color Space	sRGB, Adobe RGB
File size(Pixels)
Still Image	[4:3] 4608x3456(L) / 3264x2448(M) / 2336x1752(S) / 1824x1368(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard) / [3:2] 4608x3072(L) / 3264x2176(M) / 2336x1560(S) / 1824x1216(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard) / [16:9] 4608x2592(L) / 3264x1840(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 1824x1024(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard) / [1:1] 3456x3456(L) / 2448x2448(M) / 1744x1744(S) / 1712x1712(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
Motion Image (MP4*1 : NTSC)	[Full HD]1920×1080, 30fps (sensor output is 30p) / [HD]1280x720, 30fps (sensor output is 30p) / [VGA] 640x480, 30fps (sensor output is 30p)
Motion Image (MP4*1 : PAL)	[Full HD] 1920×1080, 25fps (sensor output is 25p) / [HD] 1280x720, 25fps (sensor output is 25p) / [VGA] 640x480, 25fps (sensor output is 25p)
Continuous recordable time (Motion images)*3	AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 150 min with H-PS14042 / AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 140 min with H-FS014042 / AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 150 min with H-FS45150
Motion Image (AVCHD*1 : NTSC)	[Full HD] 1920x1080, 60p (sensor output is 60p) (PSH: 28Mbps)*2 / [Full HD] 1920×1080, 60i (sensor output is 60p) (FSH: 17Mbps) / [Full HD] 1920x1080, 30p (sensor output is 60p) (FPH: 17Mbps) / [HD] 1280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 60p)（SH: 17Mbps)
Motion Image (AVCND*1 : PAL)	[Full HD] 1920×1080, 50p (sensor output is 50p) (PSH : 28Mbps)*2 / [Full HD] 1920x1080, 50i (sensor output is 50p) (FSH : 17Mbps) / [Full HD] 1920x1080, 25p (sensor output is 50p) (FPH: 17Mbps) / [HD] 1280 x 720, 50p (sensor output is 25p)（SH:17Mbps)
Actual recordable time (Motion images)	AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 75 min with H-PS14042 / AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 70 min with H-FS014042 / AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 75 min with H-FS45150

VIEWFINDER
Type	Live View Finder (1,440,000 dots equivalent)
Field of view	Approx. 100%
Magnification	Approx. 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m -1
Eye point	Approx.17.5mm from eyepiece lens
Diopter adjustment	-4.0~+4.0（dpt）
Eye sensor	Yes
Eye sensor adjustment	High / Low

FOCUS
Type	Contrast AF system
Focus mode	AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF
AF mode	Face detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing / Pinpoint
AF detective range	EV 0 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent)
AF assist lamp	YES
AF lock	Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF lock
Others	Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion image recording), AF+MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF, Touch Pad AF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist,

EXPOSURE CONTROL
Light metering system	144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Light metering mode	Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Metering range	EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
Exposure mode	Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual,
ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity)	Auto / Intelligent ISO / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
Exposure compensation	1/3EV Step ±5EV
AE lock	Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
AE bracket	3,5,7 frame, in 1/3 or 2/3 or 1EV Step, ±3 EV

WHITE BALANCE
White balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting
White balance adjustment	Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias
Color temperature setting	2500-10000K in 100K
White balance bracket	3 exposures in blue/ amber axis or in magenta/ green axis

SHUTTER
Type	Focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed	Still Images: Bulb (Max.120), 1/4000 ~ 60 / Motion image: 1/16000 ~ 1/30 (NTSC), 1/16000 ~ 1/25 (PAL)
Self timer	10sec, 3 images/ 2sec / 10sec

BURST SHOOTING
Burst speed	SH : 20.0 frames/sec, H: 6.0 frames/sec(with AFS), M: 3.7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2.0 frames/sec (with Live View)
Number of recordable images	9 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed) / Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files) / (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression)

SCENE GUIDE
Still image	Clear Portrait / Silky Skin / Backlit Softness / Clear in Backlight / Relaxing Tone / Sweet Child's Face / Distinct Scenery / Bright Blue Sky / Romantic Sunset Glow / Vivid Sunset Glow / Glistening Water / Clear Nightscape / Cool Night Sky / / Warm Glowing Nightscape / Artistic Nightscape / Glittering Illuminations / Clear Night Portrait / Soft Image of a Flower / Appetizing Food / Cute Dessert / Freeze Animal Motion / Clear Sports Shot / Monochrome
Video	Clear Portrait / Silky Skin / Backlit Softness / Clear in Backlight / Relaxing Tone / Sweet Child's Face / Distinct Scenery / Bright Blue Sky / Romantic Sunset Glow / Vivid Sunset Glow / Clear Nightscape / Cool Night Sky / / Warm Glowing Nightscape / Artistic Nightscape / Clear Night Portrait / Appetizing Food / Cute Dessert / Freeze Animal Motion / Clear Sports Shot / Monochrome

BUILT-IN-FLASH
Type	TTL Built-in-Flash, GN10.5 equivalent (ISO 160 ・m), Built-in Pop-up
Flash Mode	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, / Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Synchronization speed	Less than 1/160 second
Flash synchronization	1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync.

LCD MONITOR
Type	TFT LCD with Touch panel
Monitor size	Free-angle 3.0inch (7.5cm)/ 3:2 Aspect / Wide-viewing angle
Pixels	920K dots
Filed of view	Approx. 100%
Monitor adjustment	Brightness (7 levels), Contrast and Saturation (7 levels), Red tint (7 levels), Blue tint (7 levels)

LIVE VIEW
Digital zoom	2x, 4x
Extra Tele Conversion	Still image: Max.2x (Aspect ratio sets at 4:3. Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.) / Motion image: 2.4x (PSH, FSH in AVCHD and FHD in MP4), 3.6x (SH in AVCHD and HD in MP4), 4.8x (VGA in MP4)
Other functions	Guide Lines (3 patterns) / Real-time Histogram

LEVEL GAUGE
Level Gauge	Yes (Built-in 3 shaft accelerometer sensor)

DIRECTION DETECTION FUNCTION
Direction Detection Function	Yes

FUNCTION BUTTON

Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4, Fn5

One Push AE / Preview / Level Gauge / Focus Area Set / Photo Style / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality / Focus Mode / Metering Mode / HDR / Flash / / Flash Adjust. / i.Resolution / i.Dynamic / Ex. Tele Conv / Digital Zoom / Electronic Shutter / Stabilizer / Motion Pic. Set / Picture Mode / Histogram / Guide Line / / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Rec Area / Sensitivity / White Balance / AF Mode / Drive Mode / Playback

PLAYBACK
Playback mode	Normal playback, 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Slideshow (duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal/Picture/Video/3D Play/Category/Favorite), / Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Resize, Cropping, Rotate, Favorite, DPOF Print set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit

IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE
Protection	Single / Multi, Cancel
Erase	Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite

FUNCTION LEVER
FUNCTION LEVER	Yes (AUTO/Zoom/EXP.)

CREATIVE CONTROL
Still image	Expressive / Retro / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Dynamic Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus / Star Filter / One Point Color
Video	Expressive / Retro / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Dynamic Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Miniature Effect / One Point Color

PRINT
Direct Print	PictBridge compatible（Print size, Layout, Date setting are selectable ）

INTERFACE
USB	USB 2.0 High Speed
HDMI	miniHDMI TypeC / Video: Auto / 1080p / 1080i / 480p / Audio: Stereo
Audio video output	Monaural Type, NTSC/PAL, NTSC only for North America / *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the products that are available in your market.
Microphone	Stereo, Wind-cut: Off / Auto / Flicker reduction:[1/50] / [1/60] / [1/100] / [1/120] / OFF / Microphone level adjustable: Lv1 / Lv2 / Lv3 / Lv4
Speaker	Monaural

PHOTO STYLE
Still image and Video	Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait / Custom

LANGUAGE
OSD language	Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish(English)

POWER
Battery	Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1200mAh) (Included) / Battery Charger
Battery life (CIPA standard)	Approx. 320 images with H-PS14042

Dimensions/ Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)	119.9 x 83.2 x 70.8 mm / 4.72 x 3.28 x 2.79 inch　(excluding protrusions)
Weight	Approx. 396g / 0.87 lb （SD card, Battery, Body) / Approx. 346g / 0.76 lb （Body only) / Approx. 491g / 1.08 lb （SD card, Battery, H-PS14042 lens included）

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Operating temperature	0℃ to 40℃ (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity	10% RH to 80％ RH

STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 PE / SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1SE / LoiLoScope (trial version) / USB Driver
Standard accessories	Body, Body Cap, LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (H-PS14042), / Lens Cap, Lens Rear Cap, Battery Charger, Battery Pack, USB Connection Cable, / Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS-1
Lens Name	LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S
Lens Construction	9 elements in 8 groups (4 aspherical lenses , 2 ED lens)
Nano Surface Coating	Yes
Mount	Micro Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizer	YES (POWER OIS)
Focal Length	f=14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent 28-84mm)
Aperture Type	7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture range	F3.5(Wide) - F5.6(TELE)
Minimum Aperture	F22
Closest Focusing Distance	0.2m / 0.66ft (14-20mm), 0.3m / 0.98ft (21-42mm)
Maximum magnification	Approx. 0.17x / 0.34x (35mm camera equivalent)
Diagonal Angle of View	75°(Wide) to 29°(TELE)
General
Filter Size	φ37mm / 1.5in
Max. Diameter	φ61mm / 2.4in
Overall Length	Approx. 26.8mm / 1.1in *
Weight [g]	Approx. 95g (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap)
Weight [oz]	Approx. 3.4oz (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap)
Others	Electric zoom lever, Manual focus lever

Further Specifications

NOTE

*1 Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class4" or higher / *2 Continuous recording exceeding 4GB or 29 min 59 sec is not possible when recording AVCHD in PSH. / *3 Videos can be recorded continuously for up to 29 min 59 sec in European PAL areas. Continuous recording exceeding 4GB or 29 min 59 sec is not possible when recording MP4. For Full HD in MP4, the recordable time will drop below 29 min 59 sec.