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Features & Build Placing the G5 next to its predecessor, it's immediately clear that there have been a number of changes to the overall design. Despite being only a few millimetres different, it seems Panasonic has decided to beef up the G5 by adding a de...
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Panasonic's Lumix DMC-G5 is the successor to last year's Lumix DMC-G3. It retains many of the key features of that camera, such as the 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor, built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF) and flash, and, of course, a small body. It's a ca...
Crisp and clear image quality, Quick overall performance, Lots of features to play with...
Physical controls could be a little better, What you see on the screen is not always what is captured...
This is a great model to choose if you're after a small-ish camera that can take different lenses. Importantly, it has the ability to capture very clear images, and it's quite user friendly overall...
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Panasonic's Lumix DMC-G5 is the successor to last year's Lumix DMC-G3 . It retains many of the key features of that camera, such as the 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor, built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF) and flash, and, of course, a small body. It's a came...
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 ($799.99 direct with lens) is the latest in Panasonic’s line of SLR-styled Micro Four Thirds camera bodies. The 16-megapixel shooter looks and handles a lot like a scaled-down D-SLR. It has an extremely sharp eye-level EVF, a va...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 edges out some other excellent cameras to earn our Editors' Choice award for compact interchangeable lens cameras under $1,000...
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In terms of CSCs, Panasonic has its Lumix GF line up resembling super-sized compacts, plus its G and GH models, which, as with the 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds system G5 here, appear as if shrunken digital SLRs. The advantage of these slightly larger...
Eye sensor activated EVF, large firm handgrip, as well suited to shooting video as it is stills via Power Zoom and creative flexibility of tilt and swivel LCD, feature packed spec list won’t disappoint...
Mechanised power zoom may not be to the tastes of existing DSLR users (but lens can be swapped), some loss of focus towards frame edges at maximum wide angle if nitpicking...
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Panasonic’s latest G5 compact system camera shows that the company’s power zoom lenses are here to say. Why? Because the camera now has a compact-esque zoom toggle, though there’s also the option to use more traditional twist-zoom or focus lenses too...
Fast autofocus, touchscreen responsiveness, decent image quality, detailed electronic viewfinder, body-based zoom toggle to control power zoom lenses...
Continuous autofocus still not quite there, power zoom lenses won’t suit all, power zoom also adds to price, little image quality improvement compared to G3, high ISO performance won’t see off the APS-C sensor competition, where’s the microphone input?...
The G5 is the most hybrid-like mashup of a compact and DSLR-like camera that we’ve yet seen. There’s lots to like: image quality is decent, controls are never far away, the touchscreen LCD is responsive and power zoom lenses can now be controlled from...
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The first thing we noticed when we picked up the G5 was the new switch-like control just behind the shutter-release button on the camera's upper edge. This is used to control the zoom function with motorised lenses (like Panasonic's 14-42 mm and 45-175...
Improved design and build (grip handle, more buttons, presence detector, etc.), Customisable interface (five Fn buttons, Quick menu, etc.), Swivel touchscreen, Silent electronic shutter, Excellent image quality up to 1600 ISO, still decent at 3200 ISO, 1080p video mode at 60 fps...
Battery life could be better, Viewfinder is dull, sequential display can cause colour breakup effects, Limitations in Silent Shutter more (no flash), Video mode could be more comprehensive (no mic port or manual mode)...
The Panasonic Lumix G5 is a real "mini-SLR" kind of a camera, with a good design, practical handling and plenty of controls. The electronic shutter is very handy when you want to shoot unnoticed and image quality is good in both photo and video modes...
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Compact system cameras have been with us for around four years now, with Panasonic kicking off the genre with its launch of the Lumix G1 back in 2008. Since then, Panasonic has expanded its range with a host of different CSC models tailored to different...
Solid build quality, Improved handling over the G3, Impressive image quality...
Touchscreen could still be improved, Launch price a bit expensive...
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As the first company to introduce a compact system camera, Panasonic has led the way in terms of innovation in this sector of the market. The latest Micro Four Thirds camera introduced into the fold is the Panasonic G5, which it believes to be one of i...
Touchscreen, Creative control (digital filters), EVF, New grip...
Auto white balance sometimes inaccurate, Using touchpad AF in portrait mode is tricky...
Panasonic has once again delivered a very interesting proposition in the shape of the G5. Purchasing the camera as a twin lens kit, with the new ultra-portable 45-150mm lens would arguably make this the ultimate holiday combination...
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Style wise, the brand's interchangeable lens Lumix G system cameras are divided between those resembling over-sized pocket snappers, like the Panasonic GX1 or GF5 , and those appearing as if miniature DSLRs , such as the Panasonic G3 , GH3, and this, the...
Swivel and tilt rear LCD, Highres EVF, Great at video and stills...
Not very compact, Cost as much as a DSLR...
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Compact system cameras are still a tough sell for the American buying public. With prices that come close to those of low-end DSLRs, it's no surprise that it's been slow going for the Micro Four Thirds standard.Even though cameras like the OM-D and our be...
The Panasonic G5 clearly suffers from middle child syndrome. It allows for more manual control and has better custom options than Panasonic's GF cameras, but it isn't the well-balanced jack-of-all-trades that the company has in the GH3. Its MSRP unfairly...
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The Lumix G5's 3in rear touchscreen and electronic viewfinder are both super-sharp, but they also suffer from a spot of distracting picture noise. As we've come to expect, a sensor switches on the EVF when you put your eye to it...
Fast autofocus, Excellent manual controls, Smooth video...
Sluggish touchscreen...
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Panasonics Lumix DMC-G1 was the model that kick-started the compact system camera market. Although the range has since expanded to include the GH, GF and GX versions, the G series retains its popularity due to the inclusion of a viewfinder, hotshoe mount...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 remains a more DSLR-like experience to use than most current compact system camera models. The improvements to the sensor and processing engine enable an impressive performance and show that a smaller-format sensor can compete a...
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As the first company to introduce a compact system camera, Panasonic has led the way in terms of innovation in this sector of the market.The latest Micro Four Thirds camera introduced into the fold is the Panasonic G5, which it believes to be one of its b...
Touchscreen, Creative control (digital filters), EVF, New grip...
Auto white balance sometimes inaccurate, Using touchpad AF in portrait mode is tricky...
Buying Guide Best compact system camera Panasonic is keen to push the G5 under a new category name, DSLM, or Digital Single Lens Mirrorless. It has a slightly larger size (when compared with something like the GF5 for instance), so this would seem to fit...
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Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-G5 is the ninth model in the G-Micro series and replaces the G3 as the flagship in the line-up. The G3 will continue to be available, at least for the foreseeable future, with a price tag that's about $190 lower than the G5's. Th...
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It's fair to say that the development of the compact system camera (CSC) hasn't gone to script. For one of the pioneers of the concept, Panasonic, this has necessitated continual rejigging of its line-up to better target models at the various categories o...
The various additions and upgrades over the G3 essentially put the G5 back in the game as far as enthusiast-level users are concerned, and this is further cemented by the recent arrivals in the Lumix G lens system. It is a very different animal to the Oly...
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With all the retro-styled mirrorless cameras today, the traditional DSLR form factor seems relegated to nothing but, well, DSLRs. The Panasonic G5 is a mirrorless camera clinging hard to the classic DSLR mould. But it's smaller — and much cheaper.A Lumix...
If you're ready for a higher level of photography than a point-and-shoot can offer, at a relatively low cost, the G5 has a lot going for it. Solid image quality, great lens selection, and a whole lot of manual controls make it a good choice — especially i...
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Panasonic Australia announced a huge update to its Lumix camera range last week, adding smaller, lighter and faster tech to its range. So what's the damage to your wallet likely to be, and are they any good? We went hands on in the freezing cold light of...
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 ($799.99 direct with lens)%displayPrice% at %seller% is the latest in Panasonic's line of SLR-styled Micro Four Thirds camera bodies. The 16-megapixel shooter looks and handles a lot like a scaled-down D-SLR. It has an extremely...
Sharp EVF. Vari-angle touch-display. Fast burst shooting. SLR-like design. Outstanding high ISO performance. 1080p60 video capture.
Kit lens could be better. No mic input. Lens-based stabilization system...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 edges out some other excellent cameras to earn our Editors' Choice award for compact interchangeable lens cameras under $1,000...
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Panasonic Lumix G5 review The Panasonic Lumix G5 is a 16 Megapixel mirrorless compact system camera based on the Micro Four Thirds standard which Panasonic co-developed with Olympus. Panasonic now refers to mirrorless system cameras as DSLMs, or Digit...
920k dot flip-out LCD touch screen, 6fps burst mode, 28Mbps 1080p50/60 movie recording, EVF proximity sensor, Compact collapsible powered kit zoom, Customisable Quick menu, Access to broadest native lens catalogue.
Poor battery life, Lacks Manual exposure movie modes, Creative effects dificult to access, Average wide angle on kit zoom.
The Panasonic Lumix G5 is a solid upgrade to the earlier Lumix G3 and maintains its position as one of the best value Micro Four Thirds models in the Panasonic line up as well as more generally. The combination of a new 16 Megapixel sensor and updated...
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Based on looks alone, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-G5 resembles any compact DSLR on the market. It has the familiar DSLR shape with a lens barrel, right-hand grip, and sturdy build. But take one into your hands and you'll notice that the small size and lighter w...
Excellent build quality, Loaded with features designed with novices in mind, Intelligent Auto mode effective, DSLRlike operation, Fast autofocus, and good image quality...
The compact size may not fit well with larger hands, Touchscreen isn't as responsive as it should be in the age of smartphones, Zoom ring on included lens a bit stiff to turn...
The Lumix G5 is a great camera for those who are ready to go beyond their restrictive point-and-shoot models but aren't ready to commit to a DSLR. It's one of the better Micro Four-Thirds cameras on the market, offering both manual and auto controls. Fo...
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Panasonic continues to grow their popular G-series of Micro Four Thirds cameras, with the Lumix DMC-G5 being the latest addition (as of 7/2012). This compact powerhouse is loaded with 2012 upgrades, like a newly developed 16.05-megapixel Live MOS image...
The Lumix DMC-G5 is the latest in Panasonic's series of Micro Four Thirds cameras, which have followed the Four Thirds format. In short, the Micro Four Thirds sensor is half the size of a full-size SLR sensor. Its 2X crop factor means, for example, tha...
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Panasonic was the first manufacturer to launch a Compact System Camera (CSC) back in 2008 and since then, has gradually built up the G-series range to offer a selection of models for different sectors of the market. There's the GF5 for upgrading compac...
Buildquality, handling, results, size...
Touch screen still needs to be refined, pricey at launch compared to rivals...
While it may have a bit of a fight on its hands to tempt people away from the safer option of a DSLR, the G5 has a lot to offer those whiling to try something a little less traditional. The build-quality is as good as its rivals, if not better in some...
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The Panasonic Lumix G5 is a new compact system camera that offers a real alternative to a bulky DSLR. Key features of the Panasonic G5 include a 16 megapixel Live MOS sensor, touchscreen control system, fast auto-focus system, 1080p AVCHD movies with...
The Panasonic Lumix G5 is an accomplished mirrorless camera that upgrades its excellent predecessor in a number of significant ways in order to keep up with the fast-moving competition. A higher price tag means that it's not quite the bargain that the...
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See the official G5 press release and full specifications table Lumix G Vario 45-150 zoom press release and specifications The new DMC-G5 fits inbetween last year's G3 and the top model GH2, which we expect to be replaced later this year. A couple of...
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The Lumix G5's 3in rear touchscreen and electronic viewfinder are both super-sharp, but they also suffer from a spot of distracting picture noise. As we've come to expect, a sensor switches on the EVF when you put your eye to it...
Fast autofocus, Excellent manual controls, Smooth video...
Sluggish touchscreen...
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In 2012, Panasonic celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Lumix series. That is why Panasonic introduces the Panasonic G5 among others: a new mirrorless digital SLR.In our Panasonic G3 test, we have been excited about several characteristics of this forer...
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 is a compact Micro Four-Thirds mirrorless camera from Panasonic. It is designed to provide the versatility of ILCs and high image-quality in a small size. A 16 megapixels LiveMOS sensor capable of ISO 200 to 12800 and full 1080p...
Low image noise until ISO 1600, Nicely saturated colors, Very good automatic whitebalance, Excellent metering, Instant shutterlag, Classleading ContrastDetect autofocus, Quick and responsive, Calibratable LCD, Good LCD visibility and viewingangle, Excelle...
Image softness from ISO 800, Slows down at high ISO, Below average shottoshot speed, Strong noisereduction, Modal EC interface, Poor LiveHistogram, not ExposurePriority, Small indistinct buttons, Weak LCD hinge, Impossible to set video framing correctly...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 is a medium-sized mirrorless cameras aimed at intermediate users. It features a high number of controls in a compact body with a good grip and built-in EVF.Overall, its performance matches its target very well. In nearly perform...
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With all the retro-styled mirrorless cameras today, the traditional DSLR form factor seems relegated to nothing but, well, DSLRs. The Panasonic G5 is a mirrorless camera clinging hard to the classic DSLR mold. But it's smaller—and much cheaper.A $699 inte...
If youre ready for a higher level of photography than a point-and-shoot can offer, at a relatively low cost, the G5 has a lot going for it. Solid image quality, great lens selection, and a whole lot of manual controls make it a good choice—especially if...
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Not everybody wants a full DSLR and not everybody is content with the camera on their smartphone. That’s a difficult segment to fill, but Panasonic believes it has the line-up necessary with its latest range of cameras. The LUMIX G5, FZ200 and LX7 each...
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It's easy to see that mirrorless cameras have swamped the market, with models from Panasonic, Sony, Pentax, Olympus — even Canon! — and others, kicking the heels of the budget DSLRs.Buyers like the small size, ease of use and access to a range of high qua...
Quality: excellent in all sorts of conditions. Try it in soft light: you will be impressed as I was with this simple flower picture.Why buy it: small; good in the hand.Why not: your ambitions are higher.The G5 is very appealing and, mostly due to its smal...
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