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| Predecessor: |
Panasonic GM1
GM1 vs GM5 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | GM5 | 5DS |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $899.00 | $3699.00 |
| Street Price: | $897.99 | $1,299.00 |
| Date Available: | 2014-11-15 | 2015-06-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
10.4 oz
(294 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
33.4 oz
(946 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
1.4 in. (99 x 60 x 36 mm) |
6.0 x
4.6 x
3.0 in. (152 x 116 x 76 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 50.6 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.77 microns | 4.14 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 66 | 87 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.1 | 24.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.7 | 12.4 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 721 | 2,381 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3), 4592 x 3064 (14.1 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3424 x 3424 (11.7 MP, 1:1), 3232 x 2424 (7.8 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 2160 (7.0 MP, 3:2), 3232 x 1824 (5.9 MP, Other), 2416 x 2416 (5.8 MP, 1:1), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 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, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1) |
8688 x 5792
(50.3 MP,
3:2), 7680 x 5120 (39.3 MP, 3:2), 5760 x 3840 (22.1 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 6480 x 4320 (28.0 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 8688 x 4888 (42.5 MP, 16:9), 7680 x 4320 (33.2 MP, 16:9), 5760 x 3240 (18.7 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 7712 x 5792 (44.7 MP, 4:3), 6816 x 5120 (34.9 MP, 4:3), 5120 x 3480 (17.8 MP, Other), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 1712 x 1280 (2.2 MP, Other), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 5792 x 5792 (33.5 MP, 1:1), 5120 x 5120 (26.2 MP, 1:1), 3840 x 3840 (14.7 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (28MP), S-RAW (12.4MP); 14-bit CR2 |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF |
| Lens: | Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED) | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 64mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 12 - 32mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 2.67x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 37.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x, 4x | 1.3x and 1.6x crop modes |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist | Phase Detect : 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8, 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6; iTR AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 1,166K-dot eq. "Live View Finder", 100% coverage, 0.92x / 0.46x(35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter range, eye sensor (high/low sensitivity) | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
| EVF Resolution: | 388,666 dots | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.46x | 0.71x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.92x | 0.71x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,044,000 dots (348,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps | Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 12800 (H1) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 60 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | 150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, 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, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; 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; Panorama | n/a |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | 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; Wireless flash supported | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Bundled flash has GN=7m (ISO 100) | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/50 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | UHS-I/UDMA compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG | RAW, M-RAW (28MP), S-RAW (12.4MP); 14-bit CR2 |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | Optional Wired or Wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type-D) | Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, PC-Sync Terminal |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.59 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.55 | <0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 56 | 28 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | 15 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | 11 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.22 seconds | 0.27 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.092 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.134 seconds | 0.189 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.123 seconds | 0.057 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.0 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 210 shots | 220 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 220 shots | 700 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary LP-E6N/LP-E6 |
| Usable Battery Types: | 7.2v, 680mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion Rechargeable or optional battery grip |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE, LoiloScope (trial) | Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc |
| OS Compatibility: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO and LoiloScope: Windows XP/Vista/7/8; SILKYPIX: Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.4-10.8 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | External flash unit included. Available in black or red. | New 50.6-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 6 image processors, EOS iTR AF, 150,000-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering, "Fine Detail" Picture Style, 30.5MP 1.3x crop mode and 19.6MP 1.6x crop mode, Full HD 30p video. |
