Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Body
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According to our mirrorless camera expert
The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 system camera is equipped with a 20.3-megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor and the Venus Engine 10 image processor. This allows you to take 6K photos at 30fps and record 4K video at 60fps. When using high ISO values in low-light conditions, noise suppression will help you take clear photos. The 5-axis image stabilization compensates the shutter speed for up to 5 stops. Thanks to the fast focus motor, you'll be able to record accurate footage, making the camera suitable for recording activity moments. The camera has 2 SD card slots and no maximum recording time, so you can keep on recording until your SD card is full.
Type of image sensor | Micro four thirds | |
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Camera usage situation | Professional photography, Vacation, Vlogging | |
Type of image definition support | Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4K) | |
Suitable for photographer type | Expert | |
Viewfinder | ||
Built-in WiFi | ||
Effective number of megapixels | 20,3 MP |
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After 1 year and a few months in my possession, the GH5 is still a fantastic camera in 2019. What strikes me, however, is the lack of negative reviews. That is why I try to make clear in this review what this camera cannot do.
-no internal nd filters. autofocus is not as accurate as a canon. -v-log l does not include the package, which must be purchased separately. It calls it v log l because this is a light version of the full v log, which only works with large cameras (EVA1, Varicam) -colors in v-log l require a lot of work and expertise to get right. Learning the profession of color grading in da vinci Resolve software does not work in 1 2 3 and also not with weak graphics cards. -noise is present in the shadows when I shoot in v-log l at iso 400 (you can't go lower in v-log l). Bokeh is difficult to obtain on an MFT sensor without a speed booster. -recording in the 400mbit all intra codec requires an expensive SD card (UHS II V90) -h264 and hevc are non-professional codecs to capture. As a consumer, prosumer or poor professional you save on storage space, but this comes back like a boomerang in the editing and grading process. Prores 422 HQ can be recorded with an external atomos recorder, but it costs the same as a decent mft cine prime lens. -the menus are difficult to navigate and functions are difficult to turn on and off. Example: you take a hand-held pano with this camera but forgot to turn off the image-lock function, which can result in sudden jerks. -anamorphic filming in '6k' as panasonic describes it is actually only possible in '5k' horizontal resolution (4992 pixels I thought) But what's worse is that the chroma subsampling decreases from 4:2:2 to 4:2:0, already it remains 10-bit. operations with the hevc codec beg for modern and very powerful computers. -no XLR input for connecting or feeding professional microphones. It is possible to purchase an additional module.
-filming with a camera form has advantages, but also disadvantages.
Pieterpauwel
31 January 2019
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Everything you need for video and photography in a small compact powerhouse..
Rogier Krijgsman
11 August 2017
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After using it for a while really completely happy with the purchase. The 4K 60P images are spectacular. You need a very strong PC to process the images but the images are absolutely worth it.
Wouters Tim
18 July 2018
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With the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 system camera, you can shoot and film in high quality. In this review, camera expert Jeroen takes a closer look at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5.
Product number | 764066 | |
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Manufacturer code | DC-GH5EG-K | |
Brand | Panasonic | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Suitable for photographer type | Expert | |
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Camera usage situation | Professional photography, Vacation, Vlogging | |
Menu language | Multilingual | |
Awards NL/BE | EISA Belgium, EISA The Netherlands |
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds mount | |
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Type of autofocus | Contrast detection |
Type of image sensor | Micro four thirds | |
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Crop factor | 2 | |
Effective number of megapixels | 20,3 MP |
Image processor type | Venus Engine Image Processor | |
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Photo file format | JPEG, RAW | |
Video file format | MOV, MPEG-4 AVCHD (H.264) | |
Audio file format | aac | |
Type of image definition support | Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4K) | |
Maximum number of photos per second | 12 fps | |
Number of focus points | 225 |
Memory card | SD | |
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SD memory card version | SD, SDHC, SDHC UHS, SDXC, SDXC UHS | |
Expandable storage capacity up to | 256 GB |
Internal flash | ||
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Wireless flash control |
Screen size | 3,2 inches | |
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Touchscreen | ||
Number of pixels | 3686000 pixels |
Viewfinder | ||
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Viewfinder type | Electronic | |
Viewfinder size | 0,5 inch |
USB port | ||
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HDMI connector | ||
Type of HDMI connector | Standaard HDMI Type A | |
Microphone connector | ||
Type of microphone connection | 3.5mm jack, Hot shoe | |
Hot shoe type | Hot shoe |
Built-in WiFi | ||
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Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
GPS sensor |
Power supply type | Rechargeable battery | |
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Battery technology | Lithium-ion | |
Replaceable battery | ||
Battery type | Panasonic DMW-BLF19/DMW-BLF19E | |
Battery/battery capacity | 1860 mAh |
Weight | 645 g | |
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Height | 98,1 mm | |
Depth | 87,4 mm | |
Width | 138,5 mm | |
Material | Metal | |
Color | Black |
Water resistance | Splash proof | |
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Water-resistant | ||
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