Links
| Model Name | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer URL | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor | Panasonic GH4 |
| Successor | Panasonic GH5 II |
Auto Focus
| Auto Focus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 225-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
Power
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View) | 410 shots |
|---|---|
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF) | 400 shots |
| Battery Life, Video | 55 minutes |
| Battery Form Factor | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types | 7.2v, 1860mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter) | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported | No |
Lens & Optics
| Digital Zoom Values | 2x, 4x; Extra Tele Conversion:Still image: Max. 2x; 4K PHOTO: 1.6x (4:3), 1.5x (3:2), 1.4x (16:9, 1:1); Motion picture: 2.7x (FHD), 1.4x (4K) |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens | n/a |
| Integrated ND Filter | No |
| Filter Thread | n/a |
| Thread Type | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No |
| Digital Zoom | Yes |
Image Sensor
| On-Sensor Phase Detect | No |
|---|---|
| DxO Sensor Score | 77 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits) | 23.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs) | 13.0 |
| Sensor Type | Live MOS |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso) | 807 |
| Sensor Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels | 20.3 |
| Sensor Format | 4/3 |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch | 3.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter | None |
| Self-Cleaning | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | Yes |
Image Storage
| Usable Memory Types | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
|---|---|
| UHS Support | UHS-II |
| Dual Card Slots | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format | RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Included Memory | No memory included |
Image Capture
| Image Resolution | 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 1820 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2480 (9.2 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2920 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 2784 x 2784 (7.8 MP, 1:1), 1968 x 1968 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 4992 x 3744 (18.7 MP, 4:3), 3328 x 2496 (8.3 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3504 x 2336 (8.2 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1) |
|---|---|
| Image File Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second | 11.9 |
General
| Size | 5.5 x 3.9 x 3.4 in. (139 x 98 x 87 mm) |
|---|---|
| Waterproof | No |
| Waterproof Depth | n/a |
| Model Number | GH5 |
| Camera Format | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured | Yes |
| Retail Price | $1999.99 |
| Street Price | $1,348.50 |
| Date Available | 2017-03-30 |
| Tripod Mount | Yes |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | 3680K-dot OLED, 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3,680,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed) | 1.52x |
Exposure
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
|---|---|
| Metering Modes | 1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure | Yes |
| Aperture Priority | Yes |
| Shutter Priority | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes | Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine |
| Self Timer | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer) | Yes |
| Maximum ISO (native) | 25600 |
| High Resolution Composite | No |
| Minimum ISO (native) | 200 |
| ISO Settings | Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode | Yes |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Autoc, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1-4, Color Temperature Setting 1-4 (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode | Yes |
Video Capture
| HD Video Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| HD Video Connection | HDMI |
| Can take movies | Yes |
| Movie Resolution | 4096x2160 (24p) 3840x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p) 1920x1080 (60p/​60i/​50p/​50i/​30p/​25p/​24p) 3840x2160 (2p/​12p/​20p/​22p/​24p/​26p/​28p/​36p/​48p/​60p) 1920x1080 (2p/​12p/​15p/​10p/​22p/​24p/​26p/​28p/​30p/​32p/​34p/​36p/​45p/​46p/​48p/​50p/​52p/​54p/​60p/​75p/​90p/​100p/​105p/​120p/​135p/​150p/​165p/​180p) |
| Movie File Format | MOV, MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive |
| Movie File Format | MOV, MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive |
| Composite Video Out | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder | n/a |
Flash
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
|---|---|
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control | No |
| Built-in Flash | No |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100) | n/a |
| Flash Range Description | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/250 |
Performance Timing
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution) | 11.9 |
|---|---|
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution) | 600 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps) | 11.9 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames) | 65 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps) | 11.9 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames) | 63 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid) | 0.13 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus) | 0.066 seconds |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution) | 0.33 |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused) | 0.056 seconds |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot) | 0.42 |
| Startup Time | 1.0 seconds |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes |
| Play -> Record Time | 0.7 seconds |
Software
| Included Software | None; Free downloads: PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0XE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio |
|---|---|
| OS Compatibility | PHOTOfunSTUDIO (Windows); SILKYPIX Developer Studio (Windows / Mac) |
Display
| Rear Display Size (inches) | 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Rear Display Resolution | 1,620,000 dots (405,000 px) |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating Screen | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | Yes |
| Selfie Screen | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display | No |
| Eye-level Viewfinder | Yes |
| Rear Display | Yes |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes |
|---|---|
| Built-In GPS | No |
| Microphone Jack | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| External Connections | USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant | Yes |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Remote Control Type | Wi-Fi or optional wired |
| Connections (extended) | USB 3.1 Type-C, HDMI Type-A, 2.5mm Wired Remote, 3.5mm External Mic Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes |
| NFC | No |
Basic
| Sensor size | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
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| Weight | 25.6 oz (725 g) includes batteries |