Video Review can be found down the bottom of the page.
Great
quality budget YouTube camera DSLR
16MP Micro
four thirds DSLR Camera G5 from Panasonic. After 5 Years review
In this review we cover.
- · Specifications
- · Quality
- · Longevity
- · Usage
- · Battery times
- · Ease of use
- · Connectivity
- · Availability and accessories
- · Cost Now
- . Video Review
·
16MP Micro four thirds DSLR Camera G5 From Panasonic was a
fantastic
Camera when it was announced back in 2012 with a price tag
of over 1000 dollars. The camera had a higher price tag as you would expect as
the camera had most of the latest extras that came with the pro version. GH3 .
Since then much has come along and the introduction of 4 k
onto prosumer / consumer cameras. Like the GH7. This review is on the GH5 and
how it has performed over the last 5 years and asks is it still a great
contender for making budget videos.
The G5 has no 4K potential and this is now reflected in the
price as the item can be purchased (as of writing this) new for around $200 -
£140. LINK HERE
The used prices stack up nicely though as they can be
purchased for around $150 - £100. These can sell on ebay or local classified.
The best place to purchase is from a used camera shop or Amazon as these will come
with some sort of warranty in case something may go wrong and you wish to
return the item for repair or a refund.
As you may already know from looking at the specs from
new that the camera is still a great contender for good quality 1080p video
at 50 or 60 frames per second depending on region where the
item was originally sold. (PAL 50 NTFS 60). This can produce good results from
standard IS Panasonic lenses. (More on these later)
Taken from CNET
Depth 2.8 in
Sensor Resolution 16.05 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type Live MOS
Total Pixels 18310000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 16050000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 13.0 x 17.3mm
Field of View Crop Factor 2
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
Image Processor Venus Engine
System TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 23
AE/AF Control Eye detection AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF
Face Detection Detalis Face Detection AF/AE, Face Recognition
Digital Video Format AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
Interfaces Provided HDMI, USB 2.0, composite video/audio
ManufacturerPanasonic
ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS
Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80%
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE
Light Sensitivity ISO 12800, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 200, ISO 3200, ISO 400, ISO 6400, ISO 800, ISO auto
Exposure Metering center-weighted, multi-segment, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 144
Exposure Modes aperture-priority, automatic, bulb, manual, program, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs appetizing food, artistic nightscape, cute dessert, distinct scenery, freeze animal motion, glistening water, glittering illuminations, monochrome, relaxing tone, romantic sunset glow, silky skin, soft image of a flower, backlit softness, sweet child's face, vivid sunset glow, warm glowing nightscape, bright blue sky, clear in backlight, clear night portrait, clear nightscape, clear portrait, clear sports shot, cool night sky
Special Effects Cross Process, Dynamic B&W, Sepia, Soft Focus, Starburst, Toy effect, Expressive, High Dynamic, High Key, Impressive Art, Low Key, Miniature, One Point Color, Retro
White Balance automatic, custom, presets
White Balance Presets 2500K - 10000K (100K steps), cloudy, daylight, flash, incandescent, shade
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 120 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing Yes
X-sync Speed 1/160 sec
Exposure Range EV 0-18 ( ISO 100 )
CAMERA FLASH
Type pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 10.5
Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 44 ft : ISO auto ( wide lens )
3.3 ft - 24 ft : ISO auto ( tele lens )
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Features AF illuminator
DISPLAY
Display Format 920,000 pixels
Display Form Factor rotating
MISCELLANEOUS
Color black
Color Category black
LENS SYSTEM
Type Zoom lens - 3 x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Micro Four Thirds
Optical Zoom 3 x
Lens Series Micro Four Thirds
Lens Aperture f/3.5-5.6
Min Focal Length 14 mm
Max Focal Length 42 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 m
Min Focus Distance 11.8 in
Focus Adjustment automatic, manual
Zoom Adjustment manual
Max View Angle 75 degrees
Group Qty 9
Element Qty 12
Filter Size 52 mm
Lens Included 14-42mm lens
Features aspherical lens
MEMORY / STORAGE
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps - 17Mbps
VIEWFINDER
Viewfinder Type electronic
Viewfinder Color Support color
Viewfinder Resolution 1440000 pixels
Features auto eye sensor
Viewfinder Type Electronic - electronic
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 3.7 frames per second, 6 frames per second
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
Flash Terminal hot shoe
Features 3D Noise Reduction Technology, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, RGB primary color filter, Subject Detection technology, Touch Shutter technology, built-in speaker, cropping an image, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera movie editing, resizing an image, text stamp, HDR image enhancement technology, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Resolution Technology, Intelligent Scene Selector, Light Speed AF, Motion Detection Technology, Multi-process Noise Reduction
CONNECTIONS
Memory Card Slot SD card
SHUTTER
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 120 sec
X-sync Speed 1/160 sec
MICROPHONE
Microphone Operation Mode stereo
Microphone Features sensitivity control, wind noise reduction
BATTERY
Technology lithium ion
Battery Life Details Photo shooting - 310 shots ( with 14-42mm lens )
Photo shooting - 320 shots ( with X 14-42mm lens )
Photo shooting - 320 shots ( with 45-150mm lens )
Video recording - 2.33 hours ( with 14-42mm lens )
Video recording - 2.5 hours ( with X 14-42mm lens )
Video recording - 2.5 hours ( with 45-150mm lens )
Details 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1200 mAh ( included )
SOFTWARE
Type Drivers & Utilities, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 Premium Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR PC CONNECTION
Peripheral Devices CD-ROM drive, USB port
HEADER
Brand Panasonic
Product Line Panasonic Lumix G
Model DMC-G5K
Packaged Quantity 1
VIDEO INPUT
Type digital camera
Digital Camera Type mirrorless system
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 20 frames per second (4MP), 3.7 frames per second, 6 frames per second
Light Sensitivity ISO 12800, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 200, ISO 3200, ISO 400, ISO 6400, ISO 800, ISO auto
ISO (Max) 12800
Digital Video Format AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
Interfaces Provided HDMI, USB 2.0, composite video/audio
Image Processor Venus Engine
Special Effects Cross Process, Dynamic B&W, Sepia, Soft Focus, Starburst, Toy effect, Expressive, High Dynamic, High Key, Impressive Art, Low Key, Miniature, One Point Color, Retro
Face Detection Yes
Face Detection Detalis Face Detection AF/AE, Face Recognition
Flash Terminal hot shoe
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
Image Stabilizer optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
Lens Mounting Type Micro Four Thirds
Features 3D Noise Reduction Technology, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, RGB primary color filter, Subject Detection technology, Touch Shutter technology, built-in speaker, cropping an image, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera movie editing, resizing an image, text stamp, HDR image enhancement technology, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Resolution Technology, Intelligent Scene Selector, Light Speed AF, Motion Detection Technology, Multi-process Noise Reduction
OPTICAL SYSTEM
Image Stabilizer optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
LENS SYSTEM MOUNTING
Mounting Type Micro Four Thirds
EXPOSURE PARAMETERS
Exposure Metering center-weighted, multi-segment, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 144
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Exposure Modes aperture-priority, automatic, bulb, manual, program, shutter-priority
Auto Exposure Bracketing 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
Shooting Programs appetizing food, artistic nightscape, cute dessert, distinct scenery, freeze animal motion, glistening water, glittering illuminations, monochrome, relaxing tone, romantic sunset glow, silky skin, soft image of a flower, backlit softness, sweet child's face, vivid sunset glow, warm glowing nightscape, bright blue sky, clear in backlight, clear night portrait, clear nightscape, clear portrait, clear sports shot, cool night sky
EXPOSURE RANGE
Light Metering Range EV 0-18
Sensitivity ISO 100
WHITE BALANCE
White Balance automatic, custom, presets
White Balance Presets 2500K - 10000K (100K steps), cloudy, daylight, flash, incandescent, shade
White Balance Bracketing Yes
AUTO FOCUS
System TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 23
AE/AF Control Eye detection AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Width 4.7 in
Height 3.3 in
Weight 12.2 oz
OPTICAL SENSOR
Sensor Resolution 16.05 pixels
Optical Sensor Type Live MOS
Optical Sensor Size 13.0 x 17.3mm
Optical Sensor Size (metric) 13.0 x 17.3 mm
Field of View Crop Factor 2
Total Pixels 18310000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 16050000 pixels
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
CAMERA DISPLAY
Type LCD display
Display Form Factor rotating
Diagonal Size 3 in
Diagonal Size (metric) 7.5 cm
Display Format 920,000 pixels
Touch Screen Yes
Features Touch AF, display brightness control, display color control, display contrast control
CAMERA MEMORY
Memory Card Slot SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Sensors digital level meter
Surround Sound Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
Print Standard DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, direct print
OPTICAL VIEWFINDER
Field Coverage 100%
Magnification 0.70x
Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +4
GENERAL
ManufacturerPanasonic
Quality
The G5 does feel very nice in the hand and feels well made with the buttons feeling responsive and not at all plasticey. The camera is surrounded by plastic body and has rubber touch grips for a better hold of the device. it feels very secure in the hand even though it is very small compared to a normal sized DSLR.
Longevity
The particular item under review here has been my camera for over 4 years now and has performed outstandingly. The camera and censor has been kept clean along with the lenses and has been used in varying conditions and still performs as good as it did when purchased.
The lenses have started to loosen slightly when used and the the rings for manual focus do not feel as tight as they did. This said these lenses have been used in manual focus quite a lot and probably have more use than normal. As they are primarily auto focus lenses and the rings would be used far less for focusing. The Zoom ring is also slightly looser but still feels ok.
Battery times
Battery times vary dramatically as the make and age will determine there longevity. You should expect at least 2 hours from a good battery. If this is not the case it may be worth inverting in some new batteries. still available. HEREConnectivity
The camera is easily connected via usb to pc or mac and transfer of files is simple. It does not have WiFi capabilities but a WiFi card like The one listed Here Can be used.Availability and accessories
Most accessories are still available as are the lumix micro four thirds lenses. These lenses fit most of the Panasonic micro four thirds camera systems.Usage
This camera is smaller than most and can feel undersized if you are used to a normal sized DSLR. This can also be an advantage if you are carring it around for long periods and have to change lenses regularly. The greatest advantage to mico four thirds is the size of weight reduction of your kit bag. The buttons and custom menus are brilliant and this truly is a customization camera for your needs.Cost Now
Camera when it was announced back in 2012 with a price tag
of over 1000 dollars. The camera had a higher price tag as you would expect as
the camera had most of the latest extras that came with the pro version. GH3 .
The G5 has no 4K potential and this is now reflected in the price as the item
can be purchased (as of writing this) new for around $200 - £140. LINK HERE
The used prices stack up nicely though as they can be
purchased for around $150 - £100. These can sell on ebay or local classified. The
best place to purchase is from a used camera shop or Amazon
as these will come with some sort of
warranty in case something may go wrong and you wish to return the item for
repair or a refund.
Video Review
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