Panasonic has chosen Photokina to release details of its latest interchangeable-lens M4/3 camera, the DMC-GM5.
Panasonic’s new Lumix DMC-GM5 compact system camera. (Source: Panasonic.)
The new Lumix DMC-GM5 is claimed as the smallest interchangeable-lens camera with a ‘Live View Finder (LVF)’, which has a resolution of 1,166,000 dots, full coverage of the image frame and an eyepoint of 17.5 mm. The LVF provides the same colour reproduction as that of the LUMIX GX7, and a Touch Pad AF function enables simultaneous use of both the LVF and monitor for maximum control and more intuitive shooting. Eye Sensor AF starts auto focusing when the camera is close to the user’s eye. The GM5’s large 920,000-dot touch-screen monitor is directly attached to the rear panel, removing the layer of air in between the two components to eliminate internal reflections.
The new camera comes with a 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine processor, the latter incorporating an advanced noise reduction system. The advanced Intelligent D-range Control offers wider dynamic range while maintaining smooth gradation and a new Detail Reproduction Filter Process enhances the limit resolution and contrast of middle to high tonal range, for greater clarity in bright conditions.
Both auto and manual focusing are supported and the camera offers Focus Peaking in manual focus mode. The Contrast AF system found across the LUMIX G range boasts high levels of accuracy and Light Speed AF enables users to record very fast action. Face Recognition AF, is complemented by Eye Detection AF, which automatically sets focus on the subject’s eye. Pinpoint AF enables users to magnify the target area five times to set focus, simply by touching it on the monitor.
The GM5’s AF Drive communicates image data at up to 240 fps, outperforming many DSLRs in both accuracy and speed. The camera also features high speed burst shooting with AF tracking at 5 fps in full 16MP resolution. Other features include a Silent shooting mode, Highlight/Shadow Control and a Level Gauge as well as a maximum shutter speed of 1/16000 second. The popular Creative Control mode is available, with a total of 22 filter options. A new “Snap Movie” function allows users to record video in a designated short period of time (2/4/6/8 sec) to create a show reel of “moving photos”.
The GM5 can record smooth, full-HD 1,920 x 1,080 60p / 50p videos in AVCHD Progressive and MP4 formats with stereo sound. Dolby Digital ensures high quality audio recording is achieved, with an additional Wind Cut function to limit background noise. Integrated Wi-Fi supports flexible shooting with remote camera control from a smart device and fast and easy image sharing.
Building on the success of the GM1, the GM5 features a magnesium alloy chassis, a three-strand aluminium dial and high quality grip in a choice of black or red. An external flash unit (GN7, black or silver) is bundled with the camera and attaches to the newly added hot-shoe.
The DMC-GM5 will be available in Australia in November 2014.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Type |
Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera |
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Recording media |
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card (Compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards) |
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Image sensor size |
17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio) |
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Lens mount |
Micro Four Thirds mount |
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Image Sensor |
Live MOS Sensor with 16.84 million photosites (16 megapixels effective), Primary colour filter |
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Dust reduction system |
Supersonic wave filter |
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Recording file format |
Still image: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard) |
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Motion picture: AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch), MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
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Aspect ratio |
4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 |
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Image quality |
RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard/MPO+Fine / MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard) |
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Colour Space |
sRGB, AdobeRGB |
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File size(Pixels) |
Still Image: [4:3] 4592×3448(L) / 3232×2424(M) / 2272×1704(S) / 1824×1368 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)/[3:2] 4592×3064(L) / 3232×2160(M) / 2272×1520(S) / 1824×1216 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)/[16:9] 4592×2584(L) / 3840×2160(M) / 1920×1080(S) / 1824×1024 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)/[1:1] 3424×3424(L) / 2416×2416(M) / 1712×1712(S) / 1712×1712 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard) |
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Motion picture(MP4:PAL area): [Full HD] 1920×1080 50p, 28Mbps (sensor output is 50fps)/[Full HD] 1920×1080 25p, 20Mbps (sensor output is 25fps)/[HD] 1280×720 25p, 10Mbps (sensor output is 25fps)/[VGA] 640×480 25p, 4Mbps (sensor output is 25fps) |
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Motion picture (AVCHD:PAL area): [Full HD] 1920×1080 50p, 28Mbps (sensor output is 50fps)/[Full HD] 1920×1080 50i, 17Mbps (sensor output is 50fps)/[Full HD] 1920×1080 50i, 24Mbps (sensor output is 25fps)/[Full HD] 1920×1080 24p, 24Mbps (sensor output is 24fps) |
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Continuous recordable time (Motion picture): AVCHD [FHD/60i, FHD/50i]: Approx. 80 min (rear monitor), 80 min (LVF) with H-FS12032/AVCHD [FHD/60i, FHD/50i]: Approx. 90 min (rear monitor), 90 min (LVF) with H-X015/AVCHD [FHD/60i, FHD/50i]: Approx. 90 min (rear monitor), 90 min (LVF) with H-FS35100 |
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Actual recordable time (Motion picture): AVCHD [FHD/60i, FHD/50i]: Approx. 40 min (rear monitor), 40 min (LVF) with H-FS12032/AVCHD [FHD/60i, FHD/50i]: Approx. 45 min (rear monitor), 45 min (LVF) with H-X015/AVCHD [FHD/60i, FHD/50i]: Approx. 45 min (rear monitor), 45 min (LVF) with H-FS35100 |
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Communications |
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412 MHz – 2462 MHz (1-11 ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode |
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NFC |
No |
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QR Code Connection |
Yes |
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Viewfinder |
Type |
Live View Finder (1,166K dots) |
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Field of view |
Approx. 100% |
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Magnification |
Approx. 0.92x / 0.46x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 |
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Eye point |
Approx. 17.5 mm from eyepiece lens |
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Diopter adjustment |
-4.0 – +4.0 (dpt) |
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Eye sensor |
Yes |
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Eye sensor adjustment |
High / Low |
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Focus |
Type |
Contrast AF system |
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Focus mode |
AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF |
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AF mode |
Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 23-Area / 1-Area / Pinpoint/(Full area touch is available) |
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AF detective range |
EV -4 – 18 (ISO100 equivalent) |
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AF assist lamp |
Yes |
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AF lock |
Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF lock |
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Others |
One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter |
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Exposure Control |
Light metering system |
1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system |
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Light metering mode |
Multiple / Centre Weighted / Spot |
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Metering range |
EV 0 – 18 (f/2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent) |
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Exposure mode |
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, |
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ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) |
Auto / Intelligent ISO / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)/(Up to ISO3200 in motion picture recording) |
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Exposure compensation |
1/3 EV step ±5EV ( ±3EV for motion picture) |
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AE lock |
Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock |
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AE bracket |
3, 5, 7 frames in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV Step, Max. ±3 EV, single/burst |
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White balance |
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Colour temperature setting (2500-10000K in 100K steps) |
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White balance adjustment: Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias |
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White balance bracketing: 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis |
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Panorama Shot |
Yes |
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Shutter |
Type |
Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter / Electronic shutter |
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Shutter speed |
Still image: Time (Max. 60 second), 1/16,000 – 60/Motion picture: 1/16,000 – 1/25 |
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Self timer |
10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec |
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Scene Guide |
Still image: 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 |
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Motion picture: Clear Portrait / Silky Skin / Backlit Softness / Relaxing Tone / Sweet Child’s Face / Distinct Scenery / Bright Blue Sky / Romantic Sunset Glow / Vivid Sunset Glow / Clear Nightscape / Cool Night Sky / Warm Glowing Nightscape / Artistic Nightscape / Handheld Night Shot / Clear Night Portrait / Appetizing Food / Cute Dessert / Freeze Animal Motion / Clear Sports Shot / Monochrome |
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Burst Shooting |
Burst speed: Mechanical shutter: H: 5.8 frames/sec (with AFS), 5 frames/sec (with AFC, in 1-area-focusing AF mode), M: 4 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)/Electronic shutter: SH: 40 frames/sec, H: 10 frames/sec, M: 4 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) |
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Number of recordable images: 7 images (When there are RAW files with the particular speed.)/Unlimited consecutive shooting (Except for the SH mode. When there are no RAW files. Depending on the capacity of the memory card.)/39 images (SH mode. When there are no RAW files.)/(depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression) |
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Flash |
Flash type: TTL external flash (Bundled), GN10.0 equivalent (ISO 200・m) , GN7.0 equivalent (ISO 100・m) |
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Flash Mode: Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off * For iA, iA+ only. |
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Synchronization speed |
Less than 1/50 second |
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Flash output adjustment |
1/3EV step ±2EV |
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Flash synchronization |
1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. |
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Function Buttons |
Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4, Fn5, Fn6, Fn7: Wi-Fi / LVF/Monitor Switch / Preview / One Push AE / Touch AE / Level Gauge / Focus Area Set / Zoom Control / Cursor Button Lock / Photo Style / Filter Select / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality / AFS/AFF / Metering Mode / Highlight Shadow / .Dynamic / i.Resolution / HDR / Shutter Type / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust / Ex. Tele Conv. / Digital Zoom / Stabiliser / Sensitivity / White Balance / AF Mode/MF / Drive Mode / Snap Movie / Motion Pic. Set / Picture Mode / Silent Mode / Peaking / Histogram / Guide Line / Zebra Pattern / Monochrome Live View / Rec Area / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Touch Panel / Restore to Default |
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Rear Monitor |
3-inch TFT LCD monitor with static touch control, 16:9 aspect, Wide viewing angle, Approx. 921K dots |
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Field of view: Approx. 100% |
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Monitor adjustment: Brightness (13 levels), Contrast (13 levels), Saturation (13 levels), Red-Green (21 levels), Blue-Yellow (21 levels) |
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Creative Control |
Still image: 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 |
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Motion picture: Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Fantasy / One Point Color |
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Live View |
Digital zoom: 2x, 4x |
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Extra Tele Conversion: Still image: Max. 2.4x (Aspect ratio sets at 16:9. Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.)/Motion picture: 2.4x (FHD), 3.6x (HD), 4.8x (VGA) |
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Other functions: Level Gauge, Real-time Histogram, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Highlight display (Still image / motion picture), Zebra pattern (Still image / motion picture) |
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Direction Detection Function |
Yes |
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Photo Style |
Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait / Custom |
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Creative Video Mode |
Exposure Mode: Program AE / Aperture-Priority / Sutter-Priority / Manual Exposure |
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Playback |
Normal playback, 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (Max. 16x), Slideshow (All / Picture Only / Video Only / 3D / Category Selection / Favourite, duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal / Picture / Video / 3D Play / Category / Favourite), Location Logging, Clear Retouch, Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Time Lapse Video, Stop Motion Video, Resize, Cropping, Rotate, Rotation Display, Favourite, DPOF Print Set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit, Picture Sort, Delete Confirmation |
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Motion Picture Function |
Flicker reduction: [1/50] / [1/60] / [1/100] / [1/120] / OFF |
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Image Protection/ Erase |
Protection: Single / Multi, Cancel |
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Erase: Single / Multi / All / Except Favourite |
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Direct Print: PictBridge compatible |
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Interface Terminals |
HDMI: microHDMI TypeD / VIERA Link/Video: Auto / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p (576p in PAL system)/Audio: Stereo |
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USB: USB 2.0 High Speed Multi |
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Audio video output: Monaural Type, NTSC/PAL |
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Microphone: Stereo, Wind-cut: OFF / Low / Standard / High / AUTO |
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Speaker: Monaural |
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Power |
Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 680mAh, 4.9Wh) (Included)/Battery Charger |
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Battery life (CIPA standard): Approx. 210 images (rear monitor), 220 images (LVF) with H-FS12032/Approx. 210 images (rear monitor), 220 images (LVF) with H-X015/Approx. 210 images (rear monitor), 220 images (LVF) with H-FS35100 |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
98.5 x 59.5 x 36.1 mm (excluding protrusions) |
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Weight |
Approx. 211g (SD card, Battery, Body); Approx. 180g (Body only); Approx. 281g (SD card, Battery, H-FS12032 lens included); Approx. 326g (SD card, Battery, H-X015 lens included); Approx. 346g (SD card, Battery, H-FS35100 lens included) |
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Standard Accessories |
Software: PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8)/SILKYPIX ® Developer Studio 4.2 SE (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8, Mac OS X v10.5 / v10.6 / v10.7 / v10.8)/LoiLoScope (trial version) (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8) |
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Standard accessories: DMC-GM5K Kit/Flash, Flash Storage Bag, Hot Shoe Cover, Battery Pack, Battery Charger, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, DVD-ROM, AC Cable*, Lens Cap/* Depends on the country or region. |
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