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Panasonic DMC-G5 Specifications

  • System

    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 13.0mm (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
    Color Filter: Primary color filter
    Dust Reduction System: Supersonic wave filter

  • Recording

    Still Image: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW
    MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System 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 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard) Color Space: sRGB, Adobe RGB

  • Still Image Res 4:3

    4,608 x 3,456 (L), 3,264 x 2,448 (M), 2,336 x 1,752 (S), 1,824 x 1,368 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)

  • Still Image Res 3:2

    4,608 x 3,072 (L), 3,264 x 2,176 (M), 2,336 x 1,560 (S), 1,824 x 1,216 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)

  • Still Image Res 16:9

    4,608 x 2,592 (L), 3,264 x 1,840 (M), 1,920 x 1,080 (S), 1,824 x 1,024 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)

  • Still Image Res 1:1

    3,456 x 3,456 (L), 2,448 x 2,448 (M), 1,744 x 1,744 (S), 1,712 x 1,712 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)

  • MP4

    NTSC:
    [Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080 (sensor output is 30p)
    [HD] 1,280 x 720 (sensor output is 30p)
    [VGA] 640 x 480 (sensor output is 30p)

    MP4 PAL:
    [Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080 (sensor output is 25p)
    [HD] 1,280 x 720 (sensor output is 25p)
    [VGA] 640 x 480 (sensor output is 25p)

  • AVCHD NTSC

    NTSC:
    [Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080, 60p (sensor output is 60p) (PSH: 28 Mbps)
    [Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080, 60i (sensor output is 60p) (FSH: 17 Mbps)
    [Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080, 30p (sensor output is 60p) (FPH: 17 Mbps)
    [HD] 1,280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 60p) (SH: 17 Mbps)

  • Recordable Time

    Continuous: AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 140 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 150 min with H-PS14042 or H-FS45150

    Actual: AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 70 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 75 min with H-PS14042 or H-FS45150

  • Viewfinder

    Type: Live View Finder (1,440,000 dots equivalent)
    Field of View:L Approx. 100%
    Magnification: Approx. 1.4x / 0.7x (35 mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
    Eye Point: Approx. 17.5 mm 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 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: Auto / Intelligent ISO / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Standard Output Sensitivity): (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)

  • Exposure cont.

    Exposure Compensation: 1/3 EV Step, +/-5 EV
    AE Lock: Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
    AE Bracket: 3, 5, 7 frames, in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV 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: 2,500 K - 10,000 K in 100 K
    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 seconds), 1/4,000 - 60 Motion Images: 1/16,000 - 1/30 (NTSC), 1/16,000 - 1/25 (PAL)
    Self Timer: 10 sec, 3 images / 2 sec / 10 sec

  • Scene Guide Still

    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

  • Scene Guide Motion

    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

  • Burst

    Burst Speed:
    SH: 20 frames/sec (4M), 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:

    Burst 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)

  • Built in Flash

    Type: TTL Built-in-Flash, GN10.5 equivalent (ISO160 • 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 3.0 inch (7.5 cm) / 3:2 Aspect / Wide-viewing angle
    Pixels: 920K dots
    Field 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

  • Live View 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)

  • Live View Functions

    Guide Lines (3 patterns)
    Real-time Histogram

  • Level Gauge

    Yes (Built-in 3 shaft accelerometer sensor)

  • Direction Detection

    Yes

  • Function Buttons 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

  • Function Lever

    Yes (Auto / Zoom / Exp.)

  • Still Image Control

    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

  • Motion Image Control

    Expressive / Retro / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Dynamic Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Miniature Effect / One Point Color

  • Playback Mode

    Normal playback, 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (Max. 16x), 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

    Protection: Single / Multi, Cancel
    Erase: Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite

  • Direct Print

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

  • USB

    USB 2.0 High Speed

  • HDMI

    mini HDMI TypeC
    Video: Auto / 1080p / 1080i / 480p (576p in PAL system)
    Audio: Stereo

  • Audio Video Output

    Monaural Type, NTSC only for North America

  • Microphone

    Stereo, Wind-cut: Off / Auto
    Flicker reduction: [1/50] [1/60] [1/100] [1/120] / OFF
    Microphone level adjustable: Lv1 / Lv2 / Lv3 / Lv4

  • OSD Language

    English, Spanish, Portuguese

  • Battery

    Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1,200mAh) (Included) Battery Charger

  • Battery Life

    Approx. 310 images with H-FS014042
    Approx. 320 images with H-PS14042 or H-FS45150

  • Environment

    Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
    Operating Humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH

  • Software

    PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 PE
    SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE
    LoiLoScope (trial version)
    USB Driver

  • Dimensions WxHxD

    119.9 x 83.2 x 70.8 mm / 4.72 x 3.28 x 2.79 inch (excluding protrusions)

  • Weight

    Approx. 396 g / 0.87 lb (SD card, Battery, Body)
    Approx. 346 g / 0.76 lb (Body only)
    Approx. 491 g / 1.08 lb (SD card, Battery, H-PS14042 lens)
    Approx. 561 g / 1.24 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS014042 lens)
    Approx. 596 g / 1.31 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS45150 lens)

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One of the newest compact system cameras (DSLM) cameras from Panasonic, the LUMIX G5 features a newly integrated 16.05-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine to render clear, crisp images in both photo and video recording. Featuring a compact, light-weight body with built-in flash, the LUMIX G5 boasts ultra-high mobility while offering users a powerful camera performance which achieves spectacular image quality, realizing true-to-life photo details through excellent resolution, image rendering and color production. When used with the LUMIX G5, the full line of high-grade lens combines with its precision AF (Auto Focus) to achieve high resolutions, with an optimal balance of resolution and noise reduction to produce lifelike image rendering and high precision auto exposure and white balance for faithful color reproduction.

When used with the LUMIX G5, the full line of high-grade lens combines with its precision AF (Auto Focus) to achieve high resolutions, with an optimal balance of resolution and noise reduction to produce lifelike image rendering and high precision auto exposure and white balance for faithful color reproduction. A redesigned Venus Engine features exceptionally advanced signal processing capabilities, producing clear, crisp images in both photo and video recording.

The 3DNR detects smooth areas or edges in photos and adjusts the strength of noise reduction (stronger for smooth portion, milder for edge portion) to maintain object descriptiveness. The Multi-process NR quickly detects brightness in each part of a picture and applies optimal noise reduction in multiple steps. The newly incorporated HDR (High Dynamic Range) allows for several pictures consecutively shot at different exposure levels to be overlaid, producing a single composite picture to eliminate over-exposure or under-exposure.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera Body, 16.05 MP Live MOS Sensor, 1920x1080 Full HD Video, Light Speed AF, Black Features

  • Contrast AF: Like all cameras in the LUMIX G series, the LUMIX G5 adopts Contrast AF (Auto Focus), so focusing is controlled by the image sensor. Compared with the Phase difference system AF, Contrast AF boasts higher accuracy, especially when shooting with a bright lens with small F value. Full-area Touch AF enables focus setting on any FOV point.
  • Light Speed AF: Additionally, ultra high-speed Light Speed AF, quickly locks on to a subject, making it possible to capture even fast moving subjects clearly. Combined with Touch AF control and high-speed burst shooting at six frames per second in 16.05-megapixel full resolution, it has never been easier to capture fast-moving objects clearly.
  • Intuitive Operation: The LUMIX G5 offers simple operation controls with minimal stress, so users can concentrate on shooting. A newly added function lever near the shutter release allows for direct adjustment of zoom, exposure or aperture control and can be used to magnify images in playback mode and page flip in menu mode.
  • Turn-and-Push Rear Dial: Additionally, the combination use of the function lever and turn-and-push rear dial allows users to adjust major shooting settings, accelerating the camera's simple, intuitive operation.
  • Hi Res View Finder: The LUMIX G5's large, bright 1,440,000-dot equivalent LVF (Live View Finder) retains outstanding viewability and features approximately 100% field of view. Suppressing color breakup, the LVF assure stunning image view for any subject or scene.
  • Eye Sensor: The LVF is newly designed to integrate an eye sensor for the LUMIX G5, which allows image output between the LVF and LCD screen to be switched automatically with the eye sensor on the LVF (which features optional sensitivity of high, low and off).
  • Eye Sensor AF: Additionally Eye Sensor AF (Auto Focus) automatically starts focusing when the photographer looks into the EVF to capture spur-of-the-moment shooting opportunities.
  • Increased LCD Display Resolution: A large, 920,000-dot high resolution LCD screen with wide-viewing angle rotates 180 degrees to the side, tilts 270 degrees up and down and offers approximately 100% field of view.
  • Touch Control: Interface Touch screen operation on the LCD screen allows for simple shooting or playback of images and the new Touch Pad function enables the use of both LVF and LCD simultaneously, which encourages more intuitive shooting. Lag time of image output has been minimized by approximately 18% as compared to LUMIX G3.
  • Level Gauge: The Level Gauge gives the camera the ability to automatically detect the horizontal or vertical angle of view so that photos shot in a portrait aspect will automatically be displayed vertically, no matter what lens is used.
  • Electronic Shutter: The newly added Electronic Shutter mode allows silent operation which is helpful in areas where silence is needed.
  • 14 Adjustable Filters: Soft Focus, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, One Point Color, Cross Process, Low Key, Toy Effect and Star Filter, in addition to the conventional Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, Hi Dynamic, Miniature Effect modes. With the new GUI menu tab, switching filter effects is seamless.
  • Filter Recommendation: A preview of filter effects can be seen on the large LCD screen via Live View mode and the camera intuitively recommends filters depending on the scene that the camera detects in iA (Intelligent Auto) or iA Plus mode.
  • iA Plus Mode: Furthermore, iA Plus mode allows users to adjust defocusing area in the background, exposure compensation and white balance for more flexible control while activating automatic shoot assist functions such as AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent D-range Control, Face Recognition and Intelligent Scene Selector.
  • Beginner Guides: For beginner users of interchangeable lens system cameras, the LUMIX G5 features the new Scene Guide which offers 23 sample pictures shot by professional photographers. Users can choose the photo closest to the situation that they are shooting and optimal parameters for shooting the scene will be set automatically.
  • Full HD 1080 60p Video Capture: Not only does the LUMIX G5 produce stunning still imagery, but it also records high quality video. With the ability to record high-resolution full-HD 1,920x1,080 60p videos in AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4) or MP4 format, subjects with fast motion and fine details are reproduced clearly.
  • Touch AF: In addition to practical full-time AF, the Touch AF in video recording also lets the user enjoy professional-like selective focusing which allows the focus to be shifted while shooting video and AF Tracking easily locks onto a subject to focus, even when it moves.
  • Extra Tele Conversion: The Extra Tele Conversion function extends zoom range Max 4.8x without deterioration of image quality. The LUMIX G5 features a dedicated video record button on the top of the camera body so users can instantly start recording videos while shooting photographs without changing any settings.
  • High Quality Sound: Along with full-HD video capabilities, the LUMIX G5 also features high-quality sound, recorded with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator and noise from background wind is minimized with the Wind Cut function.

What's in the box:

  • Battery
  • Charger
  • Strap
  • ITEM NOTE: Sensor scratched; may affect image quality; cosmetic condition is V.