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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 specifications
| Body type |
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| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless |
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| Sensor |
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| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 |
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| Other resolutions | 4608x3456, 3264x2448, 2336x1752, 4608x3072, 3264x2176, 2336x1560, 4608x2592, 3264x1840, 1920x1080, 3456x3456, 2448x2448, 1744x1744, 1712x1712 |
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| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
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| Effective pixels | 16 megapixels |
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| Sensor photo detectors | 18 megapixels |
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| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
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| Sensor type | CMOS |
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| Processor | Venus Engine VII FHD |
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| Color space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
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| Color filter array | Primary color filter |
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| Image |
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| ISO | Auto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
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| White balance presets | 5 |
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| Custom white balance | Yes (2) |
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| Image stabilization | Optical |
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| Uncompressed format | RAW |
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| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Standard |
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| File format |
- RAW
- RAW + Fine
- RAW + Standard
- Fine
- Standard
- MPO + Fine
- MPO + Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
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| Optics & Focus |
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| Autofocus |
- Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Multi-area
- Selective single-point
- Tracking
- Single
- Continuous
- Touch
- Face Detection
- Live View
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| Autofocus assist lamp | Yes |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (2x, 4x) |
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| Manual focus | Yes |
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| Number of focus points | 23 |
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| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
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| Focal length multiplier | 2× |
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| Screen / viewfinder |
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| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated |
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| Screen size | 3″ |
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| Screen dots | 920,000 |
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| Touch screen | Yes |
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| Screen type | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
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| Live view | Yes |
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| Viewfinder type | Electronic |
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| Viewfinder coverage | 100% |
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| Viewfinder magnification | 1.4× (0.7× 35mm equiv.) |
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| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440,000 |
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| Photography features |
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| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec |
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| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
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| Exposure modes |
- Program
- Aperture Priority
- Shutter Priority
- Manual
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| Scene 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
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| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) |
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| Flash range | 10.50 m |
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| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe) |
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| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
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| Flash X sync speed | 1/160 sec |
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| Drive modes |
- Single
- Continuous
- Self-timer
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| Continuous drive | 6.0 fps |
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| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
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| Metering modes | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
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| AE Bracketing | ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) |
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| WB Bracketing | Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) |
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| Videography features |
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| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
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| Format | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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| Videography notes | 1920 x 1080, 60p, 50p (sensor output is 60p, 50p) (PSH: 28Mbps) ; 1920 × 1080, 60i,50i (sensor output is 60p, 50p) (FSH: 17Mbps) ; 1920 x 1080, 30p,25p (sensor output is 60p, 25p) (FPH: 17Mbps) ; 1280 x 720, 60p, 50p (sensor output is 60p, 25p) (SH: 17Mbps) |
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| Microphone | Stereo |
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| Speaker | Mono |
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| Storage |
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| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
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| Storage included | None |
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| Connectivity |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
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| HDMI | Yes (Mini HDMI Type C) |
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| Remote control | Yes (Optional DMW-RSL1) |
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| Physical |
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| Environmentally sealed | No |
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| Battery | Battery Pack |
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| Battery description | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger |
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 320 |
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| Weight (inc. batteries) | 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz) |
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| Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 71 mm (4.72 x 3.27 x 2.8″) |
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| Other features |
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| Orientation sensor | Yes |
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| Timelapse recording | No |
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| GPS | None |
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