Compact Interchangeable Lens CameraDMC-GF5

The sleek Panasonic Lumix GF5 is a stylish camera designed to produce professional image quality and Full-HD video from an ultra-compact body. Small enough to fit easily into your pocket or handbag, and with the World's Fastest Autofocus*, you'll never miss the action with this interchangeable lens camera. Offering crisp, detailed pictures and video with the brand new high-sensitivity 12.1 megapixel Live MOS image sensor, the Lumix GF5 is perfect for those that want great results from a beautifully designed camera.

 

 

Impressive features in an ultra-compact body

Capture your own unique view of the world in style. The Lumix GF5 is crafted with a durable and sophisticated aluminium design tailored to suit you. Packed full of advanced technology, the sleek body also features a built-in flash and interchangeable lens system, opening a new way to experiment with high-end photography from ultra-compact and highly portable design.

 

 

 

iA+ gives you more creative freedom

In iA Mode, the camera does all the work, leaving you free to compose your shot and capture the moment. You just press, aim and shoot. Once you've selected the iA Mode, the detection and correction functions go to work to give you beautiful photos and videos with maximum ease. In addition, the iA Plus Mode enables you to adjust defocusing area, exposure compensation and white balance by just moving the slider with your finger.

 

 

Add your artistic touch with Creative Control

Creative Control allows you to express your creativity through wide variety of artistic filters including six newly added filters; Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, Cross Process, Soft Focus, Star Filter and One Point Colour. You can adjust options (colour, saturation or contrast) by just moving the touch screen slider. With Creative Control and iA Plus, you can also control defocusing and brightness with smart touch operation. The Scene Guide makes it easier to capture impressive images and gives additional tips to create even better images.

 

LUMIX GF5 Actual Shooting Video with Miniature Effect in
Creative Control 

Creative Control in Video Recording

You can also use Creative Control functions when shooting video. Take a look at this example using Miniature Effect.

* Soft Focus and Star Filter cannot be used for video recording.

 

 

Full-HD Video

The DMC-GF5 can record Full-HD videos in AVCHD format; featuring almost twice the recording time in HD quality than Motion JPEG. Panasonic's advanced Auto Focus system with full-time AF and AF tracking ensures high-quality, easy video shooting. Touch the screen, and the camera locks on and automatically "tracks" the subject as it moves, continuing to adjust the focus settings for best results. Dolby® Digital Creator sound is complimented by a microphone on the upper body to record dynamic, true-to-life audio.

 

 

 

 

Intuitive Controls

The Lumix GF5's stunning new 3.0-inch 920k dot LCD touchscreen, lets you frame the scene instantly and achieve the perfect shot every time. Meanwhile an intuitive control dial allows you to quickly and easily scroll through your pictures and videos, as well as explore the camera functions with on-screen guidance explaining each feature

 

 

 


Micro Four Thirds System

One great advantage of the micro four thirds standard is the ability to achieve a wider range of expression by changing the lens. The DMC-GF5 lets you use the versatile line-up of Micro Four Thirds System lenses, including the LUMIX G / LEICA DG lenses.

 

  

* The time for focusing on the subject is measured with LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (H-PS14042) (bundled lens in the DMC-GF5X) to move the lens position to "2m" from "infinity" position. The zoom position is in wide end. Panasonic measurement method.

* Sound will not be recorded with Miniature Effect in Creative Control Mode and approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long.)

 

GF5 Single Lens Kit

LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S

Also available in Black

Please click here for more information on the LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S

 

GF5 Power Zoom Lens Kit

LUMIX G VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S

Also available in Silver

Please click here for more information on the LUMIX G VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S

 

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Understanding Digital Camera Lenses

Understanding Digital Camera Lenses

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TYPE
TypeInterchangeable Lens
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds mount
IMAGE SENSOR
Image sensor size17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
TypeLive MOS Sensor
Total pixels13.06 Megapixels
Camera effective pixels12.10 Megapixels
Color filterPrimary color filter
Dust reduction systemSupersonic wave filter
LENS
Kit LensSingle / Power Zoom
Single Lens Kit14-42mm, F3.5-5.6 ASPH., Mega O.I.S.
Pancake Kit-
X Lens Kit14-42mm Power Zoom, F3.5-5.6 ASPH., Power O.I.S.
Video Lens Kit-
Twin Lens Kit-
Aperture-
Optical Zoom-
Focal Length-
Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)-
Intelligent Zoom-
Lens-
2- Speed Zoom-
Optical Image StabilizerYes (lens Dependant)
FOCUS
TypeContrast AF system
Focus modeAFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF
AF MeteringFace detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing / Pinpoint
Focusing AreaFull Frame
AF detective rangeEV 0 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent)
AF assist lampYes
AF lockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AF lock
OthersQuick AF, Continuous AF (during motion image recording), AF+MF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist,
SHUTTER
TypeFocal-plane shutter
Shutter speedStill Images: 1 / 4000 ~ 60, Motion image: 1 / 16000 ~ 1 / 25 (PAL)
Self timer10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec
Remote control-
Recording file format
Still Image 2DJPEG(DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW,
Still Image 3DMPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds standard)
Motion ImageAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
Image qualityRAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard, MPO+Fine, MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
Color spacesRGB, Adobe RGB
Recording Modes
Motion Picture Recording HD Video (AVCHD)[Full HD] 1920×1080, 50i (sensor output is 25p) (FSH:17Mbps); [HD] 1280 x 720, 50p (sensor output is 25p)?SH:17Mbps)
Motion Picture Recording HD Video (MP4/MJPEG)[Full HD] 1920×1080(sensor output is 25p) (MP4); [HD] 1280 x 720, 30fps (MP4)
Motion Picture Recording STD Video[VGA] 640x480(sensor output is 25p)
Continuous recordable time AVCHDAVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 130 min with H-PS14042: Approx. 120 min with H-FS014042
Continuous recordable time MP4/MJPEG-
Actual recordable time AVCHDAVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 65 min with H-PS14042: Approx. 60 min with H-FS014042
Actual recordable time MP4/MJPEG-
Still Picture Recording 1:12992 x 2992 (L) / 2112 x 2112 (M) / 1504 x 1504 (S) / 1440x1440(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
Still Picture Recording 4:34000x3000(L) / 2816x2112(M) / 2048x1536(S) / 1600x1200(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
Still Picture Recording 3:24000x2672(L) / 2816x1880(M) / 2048x1360(S) / 1600x1064(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
Still Picture Recording 16:94000x2248(L) / 2816x1584(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 1600x904(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
Mode Dial / Mode ButtonMode Button
Still Image Scene ModeClear 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
Movie SCN modePortrait / Soft Skin / Scenery / Architecture / Sports / Flower / Food / Objects / Low-light / Party / Sunset (Activated by selecting Still Image SCN mode then pressing Movie Button. Still Image SCN modes without corresponding Movie SCN mode is recorded in mode suitable for the recording situation.)
Creative controlExpressive / Retro / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Dynamic Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus / Star Filter / One Point Color
Photo Style / Film Mode-
Color mode / Color Effect / My Color-
Picture Adjustment-
BURST SHOOTING Full- Resolution ImageH: 4.0 frames / sec(with AFS), M: 3.0 frames / sec (with Live View), L: 2.0 frames / sec (with Live View)?
BURST SHOOTING High- speed Burst-
Optical Image StabalisationMega O.I.S. (Lens dependant)
Intelligent ISOYes
Face DetectionYes
Scene DetectionYes
Intelligent ExposureYes
Face RecognitionYes
AF TrackingYes
Intelligent Hand held night shot modeNo
iHDRNo
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Exposure modeProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual,
Exposure compensation1 / 3EV Step ±3EV
AE bracket3,5 frame, in 1 / 3 or 2 / 3 EV Step, ±4 / 3 EV
Light metering modeIntelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
ISO sensitivity(Standard Output Sensitivity)Auto / Intelligent ISO / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Extension) (Changeable to 1 / 3 EV step)
Light metering system144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Metering rangeEV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
AE lockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
WHITE BALANCE
White balanceAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting
White balance adjustmentBlue / amber bias, Magenta / green bias
Color temperature setting2500-10000K in 100K
White balance bracket3 exposures in blue / amber axis or in magenta / green axis
BUILT-IN-FLASH
TypeTTL Built-in-Flash, GN6.3 equivalent (ISO 160 ?m), Built-in Pop-up
Flash modeAuto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On / Red-eye Reduction,Slow Sync., Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Synchronization speedLess than 1 / 160 second
Flash output adjustment-
Flash synchronization1st. Curtain Sync
Hot shoe-
OTHER
Digital Red Eye Correction (Red- Eye Removal)Yes
GPSNo
Compass / Barometer / Altimeter- / - / -
Wi-FINo
Zoom in Motion PictureYes
Touch PanelYes
Water Proof-
Dust Proof-
Freeze Proof-
Shock Proof-
LCD MONITOR
TypeTFT LCD with Touch panel
Monitor size3.0inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide-viewing angle
Pixels920K dots
Field of viewApprox. 100%
Monitor adjustmentBrightness (7 levels), Cnotrast and Saturation (7 levels), Red tint (7 levels), Blue tint (7 levels)
VIEWFINDER
Type-
Field of view-
Magnification-
Eye point-
Diopter adjustment-
Auto Eye Sensor-
LIVE VIEW
Digital zoom2x, 4x
Extra Tele ConversionStill image: Max.2x (Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.) Motion image: 3.1x (SH in AVCHD and HD in MP4), 4.2x (VGA in MP4)
Guide Lines3 patterns
Real-time HistogramYes
PLAYBACK
Playback modeNormal playback, 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Slideshow (duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal / Picture / Video / 3D Play / Category / Favorite), Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Resize, Cropping, Rotate, Favorite, Print set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit
EDIT
Resize / Cropping / Aspect Conv. / LevelingYes / Yes / Yes / -
Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp- / Yes / Yes
Cut Animation-
Video DivideYes
PictBridge SupportPictBridge compatible?Print size, Layout, Date setting are selectable
IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE
ProtectionSingle / Multi, Cancel
EraseSingle / Multi / All / Except Favorite
MEDIA
Recording MediaSD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Built- in- Memory-
INTERFACE
USBUSB 2.0 High Speed
HDMIminiHDMI TypeC Video: Auto / 1080i / 480p (576p in PAL system) Audio: Stereo
Audio video outputMonaural Type, NTSC / PAL
Remote input-
MicrophoneStereo, Wind-cut: Off / Auto Flicker reduction, Microphone level adjustable: Lv1 / Lv2 / Lv3 / Lv4
SpeakerMonaural
LANGUAGE
OSD languageJapanese, English, German, French, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Spanish
POWER
BatteryLi-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 940mAh) (DMW-BLE9)
Battery life (CIPA standard)Approx. 320 images with H-FS014042, Approx. 330 images with H-PS14042
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT
Dimensions (W x H x D)107.7 x 66.6 x 36.8 mm / 4.24 x 2.62 x 1.45 inch?(excluding protrusions)
WeightApprox. 267g / 9.42 oz (SD card, Battery, Body), Approx. 225g / 7.94 oz (Body only), Approx. 432g / 15.24 oz (SD card, Battery, H-FS014042 lens included), Approx. 362g / 12.77 oz (SD card, Battery, H-PS14042 lens included)
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Operating temperature0 to 40 (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity10% to 80
Supplied in the box
Included SoftwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 AE, SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial version), USB Driver
Standard AccessoriesBattery pack, Battery Charger, Body Cap(DMC-GF5K and DMC-GF5 only), USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM *Body cap not included for DMC-GF5X kit

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