Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Overview
Announced Apr 5, 2012
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12 megapixels | 3″ screen | Four Thirds sensor
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Product description
Announced
Apr 5, 2012
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The 12MP Panasonic DMC-GF5 mirrorless camera is a subtle revision over the GF3, with a higher-res screen, refined user interface and the option to shoot easier-to-edit MPEG 4 movies. It gains a handful of little changes, such as stereo microphones and an orientation sensor but, beyond its rubber grip, the changes are minor. Panasonic claims the 12MP sensor has been redesigned, so we wait to see whether the GF5's image quality can outshine its predecessor. The GF5 is available in a kit with the company's retractable Vario PZ 14-42mm power zoom lens, which combines to give probably the most pocketable way of achieving large-sensor image quality.
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Preview,
Apr 5, 2012
Quick specs
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
|---|---|
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Effective pixels | 12 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| ISO | Auto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Focal length mult. | 2× |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 920,000 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Format | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 267 g (0.59 lb / 9.42 oz) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 37 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.46″) |
| GPS | None |
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