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Photo of Compact System Cameras DC-GH5LK

Compact System Cameras DC-GH5LK

TYPE 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 size 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds mount
IMAGE SENSOR Type Live MOS Sensor
Total pixels 21.77 Megapixels
Camera effective pixels 20.33 Megapixels
Colour filter Primary colour filter
Dust reduction system Supersonic wave filter
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 Recording file format Still image JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31), RAW
6K PHOTO*1 / 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)]
Motion picture MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM [2 ch 48kHz/16-bit, 48kHz/24-bit*, 96kHz/24-bit*)] * When attaching DMW-XLR1 (sold separately).
MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC / HEVC*6 (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch))
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
Colour Space sRGB, AdobeRGB
File size (pixels) - Still image 4:3 5184 x 3888 (L) / 3712 x 2784 (M) / 2624 x 1968 (S) / 4992 x 3744 (6K PHOTO) / 3328 x 2496 (4K PHOTO)
3:2 5184 x 3456 (L) / 3712 x 2480 (M) / 2624 x 1752 (S) / 5184 x 3456 (6K PHOTO) / 3504 x 2336 (4K PHOTO)
16:9 5184 x 2920 (L) / 3840 x 2160 (M) / 1920 x 1080 (S) / 3840 x 2160 (4K PHOTO)
1:1 3888 x 3888 (L) / 2784 x 2784 (M) / 1968 x 1968 (S) / 2880 x 2880 (4K PHOTO)
File size (pixels) - Motion picture 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 is not available in some countries.
1-11, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 ch
Bluetooth Bluetooth® v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE))
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 - +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 mode AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF
AF mode Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 225-Area / Custom Multi / 1-Area / Pinpoint
(Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size (by front/read dial) and flexible AF position (by joystick))
AF detective range EV -4 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent)
AF assist lamp Yes
AF lock Yes (AF/AE LOCK button)
AF custom setting 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 EV0-18 (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
SHUTTER Type Focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed Still image: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/8,000 - 60
Electronic first curtain shutter: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/2,000 - 60
Electronic shutter: 1/16,000 - 1
Motion picture: 59.94Hz: 1/16,000 - 1/30, 50.00Hz: 1/16,000 - 1/25, 23.98Hz: 1/16,000 - 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 in 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 (when there are RAW files with the particular speed)
More than approx. 600 images (when there are 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*6/4K 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 1/3EV 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
Filed 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: 1.6x (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 Direction Detection Function Yes
PHOTO STYLE Photo Style Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / L. Monochrome / L. Monochrome D*7 / Scenery / Portrait / Custom 1, 2, 3, 4 / Cinelike D / Cinelike V / Like709*8 / Hybrid Log Gamma*1/*6 / V-LogL*/*8*

* When Creative Video Mode is selected. ** Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1 (sold separately) is required.
CREATIVE CONTROL 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.
CREATIVE VIDEO MODE Exposure mode Program AE/ Aperture-Priority / Sutter-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 selectable (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*8 / Hybrid Log Gamma*/*6 / V-LogL***8

* When Creative Video Mode is selected. ** Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1 (sold separately) is required.
Knee control Yes (in Like709 mode)
PLAYBACK Playback mode 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].When [4K/60p]/[4K/50p] mode is selected in [Rec Quality], it is not possible to record motion picture or still picture on the SD memory card in the camera unit.)
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 headphone
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)
GENERAL 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), 390 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 standard. When the time to get in the sleep mode is set to 3 sec.
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. 645g / 1.42 lb (Body only)
Approx. 935g / 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*4 -10℃ to 40℃ (14°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH
STANDARDACCESSORIES Recording LUMIX Tether*6
・ This software is used to control a Panasonic digital camera from a PC. It allows you to change various settings of the camera, perform remote recording, and save remotely recorded images to the PC. Check the site below to download and install the software.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_lumixtether.html (For Windows / Mac)
Playback / Editing ・ The software to edit and playback images on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0XE is available for download at Panasonic website using computer connected to the Internet. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs99pe.html (For Windows) ・ The software to process RAW file on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at Ichikawa Soft Laboratory's website using computer connected to the Internet. http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/ (For Windows / Mac)
Standard accessories Battery Charger (AC Cable included), Battery Pack, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover, Eye Cup, Flash Syncro Socket Cap, Cover for the Battery Grip Connector, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Cable Holde
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS-1 Lens Name LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm / F2.8-4.0 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.
Lens Construction 14 elements in 12 groups (4 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses)
Nano Surface Coating Yes
Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizer Yes (POWER O.I.S.)
Focal Length f=12-60 mm (35 mm camera equivalent10/01/2017 24-120mm)
Aperture Type 9 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum Aperture F2.8 (Wide) - F4.0 (Tele)
Minimum Aperture F22
Closest Focusing Distance 0.20 m / 0.66 ft (at focal length 12 mm) / 0.24 m / 0.79 ft (at focal length 60 mm)
Maximum magnification Approx. 0.3x / 0.6x (35mm camera equivalent)
Diagonal Angle of View 84° (Wide) - 20° (Tele)
Weatherproof Splash/Dust/Freezeproof
General Filter Size φ62 mm / 2.44 inch
Max. Diameter φ68.4 mm / 2.69 inch
Overall Length Approx. 86 mm / 3.39 inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight [g] Approx. 320 g (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood)
Weight [oz] Approx. 11.29 oz (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood)
NOTE *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 DiscTM recorder and Blu-ray DiscTM 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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