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| Model Name: | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
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| Photo Gallery URL: | Photo Gallery |
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| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
| General | |
| Model Number: | G5 |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $799.99 |
| Street Price: | $633.15 |
| Date Available: | 2012-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: | 20.3 oz (575 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Weight Includes Kit Lens? | Yes |
| Size: | 4.7 x 3.3 x 2.8 in. (120 x 83 x 71 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic |
| Total Megapixels: | 18.3 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 |
| Sensor Format: | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Size (dia.): | 0.85" |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor-shift Stabilized: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2336 x 1720 (4.0 MP, Other), 2336 x 1560 (3.6 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1744 x 1744 (3.0 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, Other), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Video Capture | |
| Movie Mode: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480 |
| Movie Frame Rate: | 60p/60i/30p, 60p/30p, 30p |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) or MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds mount |
| Kit Lens: | Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA OIS |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f.5.6 -f/ 22 (tele) |
| Normal Focus Range: | 30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Magnification ratio depends on recording pixels and aspect ratio |
| Filter Thread: | 52mm |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint |
| Face Detection: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Electronic Viewfinder | |
| Electronic Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Electronic Viewfinder Type: | EVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor |
| Display | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution: | 920,000 dots (307,000 px) |
| OLED Screen: | No |
| Touchscreen: | Yes |
| Articulating LCD: | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 60 - 1/4000 |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program AE: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | 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 |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse: | |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 8 m / 27 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent; GN=10.5 (ISO 160, m) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
| Flash Exp Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Ext Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| File System: | |
| DCF Compliant: | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable: | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Built-In Wi-fi: | No |
| Computer/Printer: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | |
| Remote Control Type: | |
| Other Connection: | Mini HDMI (Type-C), Remote Jack |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | 7.2v 1200 mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| CIPA Rating: | 310 |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility: | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Available in black, white, or silver in various kit options. |
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