Panasonic DMC G5 Detailed Review

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In additional DMC G5 was introduced by Panasonic in July 2012. It belongs to the Mirrorless Cameras category.

Panasonic is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Panasonic.

Brand Panasonic
Category Mirrorless
Date 07/2012
Sensor Properties

Also DMC G5 has a Four Thirds CMOS sensor with size of 17 x 13 mm² (0.68″ x 0.51″).

Picture of DMC G5’s sensor compared to popular format.

Infographic: DMC G5 comparing sensor sizes

The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm.

The DMC G5’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 16 megapixel. The resolution is somewhat below average but will be sufficient for most purposes. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed to A3 size.

The Panasonic supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Panasonic’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images.

The DMC G5 features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning.

Format Four Thirds
Sensor area 17.30 x 13.00mm²
(0.68″ x 0.51″)
Type CMOS
Resolution (physical) 18.30 megapixel
Resolution (effective) 16.00 megapixel
Pixel size 14.20 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous 6 frames/second
Lens
Interchangeable lens
Mount Panasonic Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Viewfinder Properties

The DMC G5 uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 1.44 megapixel, an above average value for a viewfinder like this.

The magnifcation is c. 0.70x, an above average value for an electronic viewfinder.

Type Elektronic
Coverage 100%
Magnification 0.70x
Resolution 1.44 megapixel
Dioptric correction
Shutter

The DMC G5’s shutter speed varies from 1/4000s to 60s.

Max. shutter speed 1/4000s
Min. shutter speed 60s
Sensitivity Properties

The DMC G5’s sensitivity goes from 160 ISO und 12800 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 160 ISO
Max. sensitivity 12800 ISO
Exposure Modes

The DMC G5 supports all general exposure modes.

The Panasonic allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties

The DMC G5’s auto focus processor uses 23 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. when panning the camera).

Manual focus is also possible with the Panasonic, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.

Type Contrast Detection
AF points 23
Manual focusing
Flash Specs

The DMC G5 has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 10m (33 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.

Built-in
Range 10.00m
(33 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs

The DMC G5 display has a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 inches.) and a resolution 0.92 megapixel.

The camera display is intended for selfies or other occasion.

Display parameters:

Type LCD
Size 75.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 0.92 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

DMC G5 video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel.

ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone.

Panasonic DMC G5 Video parameters:

Max. resolution 1920 x 1080 pixel
…with frame rates 50 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

Built-in wireless connectivity is not available with the Panasonic. You will need appropriate accessories to wirelessly transfer images between camera and smartphone.

Connect the Panasonic to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Panasonic supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom
Memory

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

Slots 1
Memory cards SD
SDHC
SDXC
Battery

The Panasonic DMC G5 has a BCL12E LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 340 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The DMC G5’s battery battery parameters:

Type BCL12E LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 340 photos
Size

The Panasonic DMC G5’s size is 120 x 83 x 71mm³. (4.7″ x 3.3″ x 2.8″). That dimensions are without lens. The weight of camera is 4.7″ x 3.3″ x 2.8″ grams (396 oz.) without lens weight.

Here is front and top view of the DMC G5:

Dimensions Comparison

For a better idea of the size of the camera, takes a look off camera and ID card comparison image.

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