The new DMC-GF5 is the latest in a long line of Panasonic's Micro Four Thirds System mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. Panasonic introduced the first of these in 2008, using the same 17.3x13.0mm sensor size as regular Four Thirds System DSLRs. The advantage of Micro Four Thirds (MFT) models like the GF5 is that they're considerably smaller, eliminating the DSLR's bulky (and costly) mirror box and pentamirror/pentaprism eye-level viewfinder, and replacing them with live-view on the external LCD monitor. While the GF5 doesn't incorporate a built-in viewfinder, an accessory eye-level EVF is available.
Panasonic offers 14 lenses designed specifically for the MFT format, including 10 HD lenses optimized for video. These cover 35mm-camera equivalent focal lengths of 14mm to 600mm. But all MFT lenses can be used on all MFT cameras, regardless of manufacturer. In fact, due to the short flange-back distance (the distance between the lens mount and the image plane) made possible by the mirrorless design, just about any lens for which an adapter can be found can be used on MFT cameras, further widening the lens field.
The new DMC-GF5 retains many of the fine features of its GF3 predecessor (there was no GF4) and improves on others in a number of ways, including image quality, video, AF speed, LCD monitor resolution, special effects and more.
Panasonic offers 14 lenses designed specifically for the MFT format, including 10 HD lenses optimized for video. These cover 35mm-camera equivalent focal lengths of 14mm to 600mm. But all MFT lenses can be used on all MFT cameras, regardless of manufacturer. In fact, due to the short flange-back distance (the distance between the lens mount and the image plane) made possible by the mirrorless design, just about any lens for which an adapter can be found can be used on MFT cameras, further widening the lens field.
The new DMC-GF5 retains many of the fine features of its GF3 predecessor (there was no GF4) and improves on others in a number of ways, including image quality, video, AF speed, LCD monitor resolution, special effects and more.
NEW 12.1 MP SENSOR: The GF5 features a new 12.1-megapixel Four Thirds Live MOS image sensor, with better image quality and video, and optimized to minimize noise. The upgraded Venus Engine processor provides 3DNR (3D Noise Reduction) and MNR (Multi-process Noise Reduction) to further reduce noise. ISO ranges from 160 to 12,800 (extended).
HIGH-RES LCD TOUCH-SCREEN: The GF5 features a big 3.0-inch, 920,000-dot, touch-screen LCD monitor. Focus, zoom (when a PZ power-zoom lens is on the camera) and even trip the shutter just by touching the screen.
FULL HD VIDEO: The GF5 shares many video capabilities of the flagship GX1: It can record 1920x1080 full HD video at 60i and 1280x720 HD video at 60p in AVCHD format (both output by the sensor at 30p), with full-time AF, and touch-screen AF for professional-style rack focusing. It also can record 1920x1080, 1280x720 and 640x480 video at 30p in MPEG-4 format. Stereo sound is available via a built-in microphone and Dolby Digital Stereo Creator.
CREATIVE CONTROL MODE: Creative Control Mode makes it easy to add special effects to your images. You can preview each effect on the LCD monitor. There are 14 available effects, including Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, One Point Color, Cross Process, Low Key, Toy Effect, Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia and Hi Dynamic. For still photos only, there are also Soft Focus, Star Filter and Miniature Effect.
CREATIVE CONTROL MODE: Creative Control Mode makes it easy to add special effects to your images. You can preview each effect on the LCD monitor. There are 14 available effects, including Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, One Point Color, Cross Process, Low Key, Toy Effect, Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia and Hi Dynamic. For still photos only, there are also Soft Focus, Star Filter and Miniature Effect.
STANDOUT FEATURE: The Light Speed contrast-based AF system lets you autofocus anywhere in the frame simply by touching the appropriate spot on the touch-screen LCD monitor—even when shooting videos.
1. RUBBERIZED GRIP: A rubberized grip provides comfort in use.
2. BUILT-IN FLASH: Despite the camera's tiny size, it incorporates a pop-up flash unit (ISO 160, GN 6.3 in meters; 20.5 in feet).
3. DEDICATED VIDEO BUTTON: Press this to start shooting videos.
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