Features and Specifications - LUMIX G-Series - DC-GH5

DC-GH5 Specifications
Specification Details
Type Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera
Recording Media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card (Compatible with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards)
Image Sensor
  • Image Sensor Size: 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
  • Type: Live MOS Sensor
  • Total Pixels: 21.77 Megapixels
  • Effective Pixels: 20.33 Megapixels
  • Color Filter: Primary Color Filter
  • Dust Reduction System: Supersonic Wave Filter
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Mount
Image Stabilization System Image sensor shift type (5-axis/5-stop), Dual I.S. (Dual I.S. 2 compatible)

* Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=60 mm (35 mm camera equivalent: f=120 mm), when H-FS12060 is used]
Recording System
  • File Format - Still Image: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31), RAW
  • File Format - 6K PHOTO/4K PHOTO:
    • 6K PHOTO: MP4 (H.265/HEVC), Audio format: AAC (2 ch)
    • 4K PHOTO: MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC), Audio format: AAC (2 ch)
  • File Format - Motion Picture:
    • MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM [2 ch 48kHz/16-bit, 48kHz/24-bit, 96kHz/24-bit])
    • MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, HEVC (Audio format: AAC [2 ch])
    • AVCHD Progressive, AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Audio [2 ch])
System Frequency 59.94Hz, 50.00Hz, 24.00Hz
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
Image Quality RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard
Color Space sRGB, AdobeRGB
File Size (Pixels) - Still Image
  • 4:3: 5184 x 3888 (L) / 3712 x 2784 (M) / 2624 x 1968 (S)
  • 3:2: 5184 x 3456 (L) / 3712 x 2480 (M) / 2624 x 1752 (S)
  • 16:9: 5184 x 2920 (L) / 3840 x 2160 (M) / 1920 x 1080 (S)
  • 1:1: 3888 x 3888 (L) / 2784 x 2784 (M) / 1920 x 1920 (S)
File Size (Pixels) - Motion Picturee
  • AVCHD Progressive*2/ AVCHD*2-59.94Hz
    • [Full HD] 1920 x 1080> 59.94p, 28Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby)
    • [Full HD] 1920 x 1080> 59.94i, 24Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 29.97fps)
    • [Full HD] 1920 x 1080> 59.94i, 17Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 59.94fps)
    • [Full HD] 1920 x 1080> 23.98p, 24Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby)
  • AVCHD Progressive*2/ AVCHD*2-50.00Hz
    • [Full HD] 1920 x 1080> 50.00p, 28Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby)
    • [Full HD] 1920 x 1080> 50.00i, 24Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 25.00fps)
    • [Full HD] 1920 x 1080> 50.00i, 17Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 50.00fps)
Continuous Recordable Time (Motion Picture)
  • AVCHD [FHD/60p]: Approx. 150 min (rear monitor), 150 min (LVF) with H-ES12060, Approx. 160 min (rear monitor), 150 min (LVF) with H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060
  • AVCHD [FHD/60i]: Approx. 150 min (rear monitor), 150 min (LVF) with H-ES12060, Approx. 160 min (rear monitor), 160 min (LVF) with H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060
  • MP4 [4K/60p]: Approx. 100 min (rear monitor), 100 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 / H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060
  • MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 110 min (rear monitor), 110 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 / H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060
Actual Recordable Time (Motion Picture)
  • AVCHD [FHD/60p]: Approx. 75 min (rear monitor), 75 min (LVF) with H-ES12060, Approx. 80 min (rear monitor), 75 min (LVF) with H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060
  • AVCHD [FHD/60i]: Approx. 75 min (rear monitor), 75 min (LVF) with H-ES12060, Approx. 80 min (rear monitor), 80 min (LVF) with H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060
  • MP4 [4K/60p]: Approx. 50 min (rear monitor), 50 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 / H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060
  • MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 55 min (rear monitor), 55 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 / H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060
Wireless
  • Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (5GHz Wi-Fi not available in some countries)
    • 1-11, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165
  • Bluetooth®: v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy)
  • QR Code Connection: Yes
  • Password-less Connection: Yes (ON/OFF selectable)
Viewfinder
  • Type: OLED Live View Finder (3,680k dots)
  • Field of View: Approx. 100%
  • Magnification: Approx. 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
  • Eye Point: Approx. 21 mm from eyepiece lens
  • Diopter Adjustment: -4.0 to +3.0 (dpt)
  • Eye Sensor: Yes
  • Eye Sensor Adjustment: High/Low
Focus
  • Type: Contrast AF System
  • DFD Technology: Yes
  • Post Focus: Yes
  • Focus Stacking: Yes
  • Focus Modes:
    • AFS (Single)
    • AFF (Flexible)
    • AFC (Continuous)
    • MF
  • AF Mode:
    • Face/Eye Detection
    • Tracking
    • 225-Area
    • Custom Multi
    • 1-Area
    • Pinpoint
    • Full area touch available
    • Scalable AF frame size (by front/rear dial) and flexible AF position (by joystick)
  • AF Detecting Range: EV -4 to 18 (ISO100 equivalent)
  • AF Assist Lamp: Yes
  • AF Lock: Yes (AF/AE LOCK button)
  • AF Custom Settings: AF Sensitivity, AF Area Switching Sensitivity, Moving Object Prediction
  • 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
Exposure Control
  • Light Metering System: 1,728-zone multi-pattern sensing system
  • Light Metering Mode: Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
  • Metering Range: EV 0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
  • Exposure Mode:
    • Program AE
    • Aperture Priority AE
    • Shutter Priority AE
    • Manual
  • ISO Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity):
    • Still Image: Auto, Intelligent ISO
    • 100 (Extended), 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
    • Creative Video Mode: Auto, 100 (Extended), 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
  • Exposure Compensation: 1/3 EV step ±5EV (±3EV for motion picture)
  • AE Lock: Yes (AF/AE LOCK button)
White Balance
  • White Balance: AWB / AWBc / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Colour Temperature Setting 1, 2, 3, 4
  • White Balance Adjustment: Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias
  • Colour Temperature Setting: 2500-10000K in 100K increments
Shutter
  • Type: Focal-plane shutter
  • Shutter Speed:
    • Still Image: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/8000 - 60
    • Electronic First Curtain Shutter: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/12000 - 60
    • Electronic Shutter: 1/16000 - 1
    • Motion Picture: 59.94Hz: 1/16000 - 1/30, 50.00Hz: 1/16000 - 1/25, 23.98Hz: 1/16000 - 1/24 (When using Synchro Scan)
  • Shutter Life: Approx. 200,000 images
  • Self Timer: 10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec
  • Remote Control: Remote control with Bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (sold separately)
Bracket
  • AE Bracket: 3, 5, 7 images in 1/3, 2/3, or 1 EV step, max ±3 EV, single/burst
  • Aperture Bracket: 3, 5, or all positions in 1 EV step
  • Focus Bracket: 1 to 999 images, focus steps can be set in 5 levels
  • White Balance Bracket: 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or magenta/green axis, colour temperature setting
Burst Shooting
  • Burst Speed:
    • [Mechanical Shutter] AFS/MF: H: 12 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
    • [Mechanical Shutter] AFF/AFC: H: 9 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
    • [Electronic Shutter] AFS/MF: H: 12 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
    • [Electronic Shutter] AFF/AFC: H: 9 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
  • Number of Recordable Images: More than approx. 60 images (RAW files with a particular speed); More than approx. 600 images (no RAW files, depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression)
6K PHOTO*1 / 4K PHOTO
  • Burst Speed:
    • [6K PHOTO] 30 frames/sec
    • [4K PHOTO] 60 frames/sec, 30 frames/sec
  • Exif Information: Yes (Each JPEG image cropped out of the 6K/4K burst file complies with EXIF)
  • Marking Function: Yes (in 6K/4K Burst (S/S) mode)
  • Loop Rec Function: Yes (in 6K/4K Burst (S/S) mode)
Flash
  • Flash Type: TTL External Flash (sold separately)
  • 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
  • Synchronization Speed: Less than 1/250 second
  • Flash Output Adjustment: 1/3 EV step ±3EV
  • Flash Synchronization: 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
  • Synchronization for Flash Dimming and Exposure Compensation: Yes
  • Wireless Control: Yes (When using DMW-FL200L / FL360L / FL580L (sold separately), Wireless Channel: 1ch/2ch/3ch/4ch)
  • Flash Sync Socket: Yes
Rear Monitor
  • Type: TFT LCD monitor with static touch control
  • Monitor Size: Free-angle 3.2-inch (8.0 cm) / 3:2 aspect / Wide viewing angle
  • Pixels: Approx. 1,620k-dots
  • Field of View: Approx. 100%
  • Monitor Adjustment: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Red-Green, Blue-Yellow
Live View
  • Digital Zoom: 2x, 4x
  • Extra Tele Conversion:
    • Still Image: Max. 2x
    • 4K PHOTO: 1.0x (4:3), 1.5x (3:2), 1.4x (16:9, 1:1)
    • Motion Picture: 2.7x (FHD), 1.4x (4K)
  • Other Functions:
    • Level Gauge
    • Real-time Histogram
    • Guide Lines (3 patterns)
    • Center Marker
    • Highlight Display (Still Image / Motion Picture)
    • Zebra Pattern (Still Image / Motion Picture)
Direction Detection Function Yes
Photo Style Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / L. Monochrome / L. Monochrome D / Scenery / Portrait / Custom 1, 2, 3, 4 / Cinelike D / Cinelike V / Like709* / Hybrid Log Gamma / V-Log L*

* When Creative Video Mode is selected.
** Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1 (sold separately) is required.
Creative Control 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 Colour* / Sunshine*

* For photos only. Not available in 4:2:2 10-bit video or 4K video recording. ** Not available in 4:2:2 10-bit video or 4K video recording.
Creative Video Mode
  • Exposure Mode: Program AE / Aperture-Priority / Shutter-Priority / Manual Exposure
  • Variable Frame Rate:
    • 59.94Hz
      • 2, 30, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 90, 120, 150, 180 fps
      • 2, 15, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 45, 60 fps
      • 2, 15, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 45, 60, 75, 90, 105, 120, 135, 150, 165, 180 fps
      • 2, 12, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 36, 48, 60 fps
      • 2, 12, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 132, 144, 156, 168, 180 fps
    • 50.00Hz
      • 2, 25, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 75, 100, 150, 180 fps
      • 2, 12, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30, 37, 60 fps
      • 2, 12, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30, 37, 50, 62, 75, 87, 100, 125, 150, 175, 180 fps
    • 24.00Hz
      • 2, 12, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 36, 48, 60 fps
      • 2, 12, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 132, 144, 156, 168, 180 fps
Motion Picture Function
  • Master Pedestal Level: 31 steps
  • Luminance Level:
    • 8-bit: 0-255 / 16-235 / 16-255
    • 10-bit: 0-1023 / 64-940 / 64-1023
  • Wave Form Monitor / Vectorscope: Selectable
  • LUT Display: LUT Monitor Display / LUT HDMI Display (Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1 [sold separately] is required)
  • Synchro Scan: Yes
  • Time Code: Count Up / Rec Run / Free Run selectable, Time Code Mode: Drop Frame / Non-Drop Frame (When system frequency [59.94Hz] is selected)
  • SS/Gain Operation: Shutter Duration / ISO / Angle / ISO / Shutter Duration / dB
  • Colour Bars / 1kHz Test Tone: Yes (SMPTE / EBU / ARIB) / Yes
  • Photo Style for Motion Picture: Cinelike D / Cinelike V / Like709* / Hybrid Log Gamma / V-Log L*
    • * When Creative Video Mode is selected.
    • ** Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1 (sold separately) is required.
  • Knee Control: Yes (in Like709 mode)
Playback
  • 30-thumbnail display
  • 12-thumbnail display
  • Calendar display
  • Zoomed playback (Max. 16x)
  • Slideshow (All / Picture Only / Video Only, duration & effect is selectable)
  • Playback Mode (Normal / Picture Only / Video Only)
  • Protect
  • Rating
  • Title Edit
  • Face Recognition Edit
  • DPOF Print Set
  • RAW Processing
  • 6K/4K PHOTO Bulk Saving
  • 6K/4K PHOTO Noise Reduction
  • Light Composition
  • Clear Retouch
  • Text Stamp
  • Copy
  • Resize
  • Cropping
  • Rotate
  • Video Divide
  • Time Lapse Video
  • Stop Motion Video
  • Rotation Display
  • Anamorphic Desqueeze Display*6
  • HLG View Assist*6
  • LUT Monitor Display*7
  • LUT HDMI Display*7
  • Picture Sort
  • Delete Confirmation
  • Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture
Image Protection / Erase
  • Protection: Single / Multi or Cancel
  • Erase: Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite
Print Direct Print: PictBridge compatible
Interface
  • USB: USB Type-C, Super Speed USB3.1 GEN1
  • HDMI*3:
    • Monitor-through:
      • 4:2:2 10-bit (When [Rec Quality] is set to [4:2:2 10bit] or when [Rec Quality] is set to [4K/60p] [4K/50p] and [4K/60p Bit Mode] / [4K/50p Bit Mode] is set to [4:2:2 10bit])
      • 4:2:2 8bit (When [Rec Quality] is set to [4:2:0 8bit], except for [4K 60p] / [4K 50p])
      • 4:2:0 8bit (When [Rec Quality] is set to [4K/60p] / [4K/50p] and [4K/60p Bit Mode] / [4K/50p Bit Mode] is set to [4:2:0 8bit])
      • Auto: 4K/30p/25p/1080p/1080i/OFF
      • Information Display ON/OFF (selectable)
      • Automatic Down-Conversion
    • Playback:
      • HDMI TypeA / VIERA Link, Audio: Stereo
      • 59.94Hz: Auto / 4K/60p / 4K/30p / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p
      • 50.00Hz: Auto / 4K/50p / 4K/25p / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p
      • 24.00Hz: Auto / C4K / 4K/24p / 1080p
  • Audio Video Output: No
  • Remote Input: φ2.5mm for remote
  • External Microphone Input: φ3.5mm for external microphone (Stereo/Lens Auto/Shotgun/Super Shotgun/Manual is selectable when attaching DMW-MS2 [sold separately])
  • Headphone Output: φ3.5mm for headphones
  • Microphone: Stereo, Wind Noise Canceller: OFF / Low / Standard / High / AUTO
  • High-Res Audio Recording: Yes (with DMW-XLR1 [sold separately])
  • Speaker: Monaural
  • SD Card Slot: Slot 1, Slot 2
Language OSD Language: Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional)
Power
  • Battery: Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1860mAh, 14Wh) (Included)
  • Battery Life (CIPA Standard):
    • Approx. 410 images (rear monitor), 400 images (LVF), 1,000 images (Power Save LVF mode) with H-FS12060
    • Approx. 410 images (rear monitor), 300 images (LVF), 1,000 images (Power Save LVF mode) with H-HSA12035
    • Approx. 400 images (rear monitor), 380 images (LVF), 1,000 images (Power Save LVF mode) with H-ES12060
      • * Under the test conditions specified by Panasonic based on CIPA standards.
  • Battery Grip: DMW-BGGH5 (sold separately)
Dimensions & Weight
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 138.5 x 98.1 x 87.4 mm / 5.45 x 3.86 x 3.44 inch (excluding protrusions)
  • Weight:
    • Approx. 725g / 1.60 lb (SD card, Battery, Body)
    • Approx. 646g / 1.42 lb (Body only)
    • Approx. 835g / 2.06 lb (SD card x 1, Battery, H-FS12060 lens included)
    • Approx. 1030g / 2.27 lb (SD card x 1, Battery, H-HSA12035 lens included)
    • Approx. 1045g / 2.30 lb (SD card x 1, Battery, H-ES12060 lens included)
Operating Environment
  • Operating Temperature: -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F)
  • Operating Humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH
Standard Accessories
  • Recording:
    • LUMIX Tether®: Allows control of Panasonic digital cameras from a PC. Enables changing settings, remote recording, and saving images remotely.
    • Software Download: Available at Panasonic website (For Windows/Mac).
  • Playback / Editing:
    • Software for editing and playback (e.g., PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0XE) is available for download at Panasonic website (For Windows).
    • RAW file processing: Download SILKYPIX Developer Studio at Ichikawa Soft Laboratory (For Windows/Mac).
  • Accessories:
    • Battery Charger (AC Cable included)
    • Battery Pack
    • Body Cap
    • Hot Shoe Cover
    • Eye Cup
    • Flash Synchro Socket Cap
    • Cover for the Battery Grip Connector
    • USB Connection Cable
    • Shoulder Strap
    • Cable Holder
Notes
  • *1 6K PHOTO is a high-speed burst shooting function that cuts a still image out of a 4:3 or 3:2 video footage with approx. 18-megapixel (approx. 6000 x 3000 effective pixel count) that the 6K image manages.
  • *2 About motion picture recording / 6K PHOTO/4K PHOTO recording
    • Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 4" or higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD] or [MP4(under 28Mbps)].
    • Use a card with SD Speed Class with "UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)" when recording motion pictures with [mov], [MP4] in [4K] or [6K PHOTO/4K PHOTO]. (SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.)
    • MP4 motion pictures with [MP4] in [4K]:
      • When using an SDHC memory card: You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately.
      • When using an SDXC memory card: You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 96 GB or 3 hours 4 minutes in length, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately.
    • MP4 motion pictures with [MP4] in [FHD]:
      • You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB or 30 minutes in length, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately.
  • *3 For [4K 60p] or [4K 50p] video output, use an HDMI2.0 cable that has the HDMI logo on it, and that is described as "4K compatible".
  • *4 The camera may stop recording when used in lower or higher than recommended operating temperature: -10 to 40 degrees.
  • *5 Firmware must be updated to version 1.1 or later.
  • *6 Firmware must be updated to the latest version 2.0.
    • 4:2:2 10-bit recording is a recording mode for film production and the video needs to be processed on PC. The original video cannot be played on standard TV, Blu-ray Disc™ recorder, and Blu-ray Disc™ player. It may cause problems such as freezing when played on these devices.
  • *7 Firmware must be updated to the latest version 2.3.
  • *8 Firmware must be updated to the latest version 2.3 for shooting in modes other than Creative Video mode.
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