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Camera: Panasonic DMC-G5

General Information

NameDMC-G5
ManufacturerPanasonic
SystemMicro Four Thirds
Announced2012-07-18
Released2012-09-13
Colorsblack?

Camera Data

Megapixel16.1
Form FactorDSLR
StabilisationNONE
3D lens supportYES
Hot ShoeHot Shoe
Orientation SensorYES
ISOAuto / Intelligent ISO / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
Memory CardSD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I)
Function LeverYes (Auto / Zoom / Exp.)
WifiNONE
UMTSNO
NFCNO
GPSNO
Battery GripNONE
Compatible lensesMicro Four Thirds

Images

  • Image not yet available

Incompatible Lenses

  • None

Battery

BatteryDMW-BLC12
Battery Life CIPA310

Image Sensor

Sensor TypeLive MOS
Sensor Total Pixels18.3
Sensor Color FilterPrimary color filter
Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter
Sensorm43
System multiplier2 x

Shutter

Shutter TypeFocal-plane shutter
Shutter Speed (still)Bulb (Max. 120 seconds), 1/4,000 - 60
Shutter Speed (motion)1/16,000 - 1/30 (NTSC), 1/16,000 - 1/25 (PAL)
Self Timer10 sec, 3 images / 2 sec / 10 sec
Remote Shutter ReleaseDMW-RSL1
Flash Sync1/160 sec.

Focus

Focus TypeContrast Detect AF
AF Assist LampYES
Focus ModeAFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF

Viewfinder

Viewfinder TypeLive View Finder
Optional external ViewfinderNONE
Viewfinder Pixels1,440,000 dots equivalent
Viewfinder Magnification1.4
Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-4.0 - +4.0 (dpt)
Viewfinder Eye SensorYES
ViewfinderEVF

Display

Display TypeTFT
Display Size3.0"
Display Dots920,000
Display TiltableSwing and Tilt
Display Aspect Ratio3:2
TouchscreenResistive

Flash

Built-in FlashTTL Built-in-Flash, GN10.5 equivalent (ISO160 · m), Built-in Pop-up
Flash Synchronization1st Curtain Sync., 2nd Curtain Sync.

Print

Direct PrintPictBridge compatible (Print size, Layout and Date settings are selectable)

Interface

USBUSB 2.0 High Speed
HDMImini HDMI TypeC
MicrophoneStereo
SpeakerMonaural

Dimensions/Weight

Width119.9 mm (4.7 in.)
Height83.2 mm (3.2 in.)
Depth70.8 mm (2.8 in.)
Weight346 g (12.2 oz.)

Detailed Camera Information

Accessory PortNONE
AppsNONE
Environmentally sealedNONE
FocusAF
AE Bracket3, 5, 7 frames, in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV Step, ±3 EV
AF Detective RangeEV 0 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent)
AF ModeFace detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing / Pinpoint
Aspect Ratio4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
Exposure Compensation1/3 EV Step, ±5 EV
Flicker Reduction[1/50] [1/60] [1/100] [1/120] / OFF
Level GaugeYes (Built-in 3 shaft accelerometer sensor)
Light Metering ModeIntelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Light Metering System144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Metering RangeEV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
Recording File FormatStill Image:

Previews

English

dpreview.comPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Hands-on Preview2011-07-18
imaging-resource.comPanasonic Lumix DMC-G52011-07-18
photoxels.comPanasonic G5 Handling & Feel2011-07-18
pocket-lint.comHands-on: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 review2011-07-18

German

photoscala.deSystemkamera Lumix G5 - inklusive Ersteindruck2012-07-18

Spanish

quesabesde.comPanasonic Lumix G5: toma de contacto y muestras2011-07-18

Reviews

Chinese

article.dcview.comPanasonic Lumix G5 - 成熟沈穩新一代的 m 4/32012-10-29

Dutch

nl.fotovideo.nuPanasonic Lumix G5 review2011-07-30

English

ephotozine.comPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5 DSLM Review2011-07-18
techradar.comPanasonic G5 review2011-07-18
photographyblog.comPanasonic Lumix G5 Review2011-07-24
whatdigitalcamera.comPanasonic Lumix G5 review2011-07-31
asia.cnet.comPanasonic Lumix DMC-G52011-08-02
trustedreviews.comPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5 review2012-08-08
soundimageplus.blogspot.comPanasonic G5 - Review and User Experience - Part 12012-08-31
soundimageplus.blogspot.comPanasonic G5 review continued - Video2012-09-26
digital-photography-school.comPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Review2012-09-28
dxomark.comPanasonic Lumix DMC G5: New features and a new sensor2012-10-04
steves-digicams.comPanasonic LUMIX DMC-G5 Review2012-10-15
camerastuffreview.comReview Panasonic G52012-11-17
neocamera.comPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Review2012-11-26
cameralabs.comPanasonic Lumix G52013-01-01
pcmag.comPanasonic Lumix DMC-G52013-01-17
cameralabs.comPanasonic Lumix G5 review2013-01-26
photographic-central.blogspot.comPanasonic Lumix G5- Full Review2013-08-04

French

focus-numerique.comTest Panasonic G52011-08-18

German

ralfs-foto-bude.dePanasonic Lumix DMC-G5 – Systemkamera2012-12-07

Hebrew

dtown.co.ilפנסוניק Lumix DMC-G5 – מצלמה "ללא מראה" מתקדמת במבחן2012-10-21

Articles

English

soundimageplus.blogspot.comPanasonic G5 - Panasonic 12-35mm - Panasonic "Dream Team?"2012-09-06
kimletkeman.blogspot.comOlympus OM-D E-M5 versus Panasonic GH3 versus Panasonic G5 at 3200 ISO – High ISO Shootout (test, review, whatever) – **Updated**2012-11-30
cameraergonomics.blogspot.comPanasonic Lumix G5 or G6 What's the difference ?2013-08-15
soundimageplus.blogspot.comPanasonic G6 14-140mm kit - Part 2 - Differences from G5 and 14-140mm (Mark 1)2013-08-22

Sample Images

German

dslr-forum.dePanasonic Lumix G52012-08-28
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