LUMIX Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera DC-GH5
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DC-GH5
Unrivalled Video & Photo Hybrid
The new LUMIX DC-GH5 is the world’s first* mirrorless camera to record 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 25/30p videos to SD Card, record 4K video at 50/60p; and has evolved its original 4K Photo to the stunning 6K Photo to capture unmissable moments in incredible detail. Available kits: DC-GH5LEICA with 12-60mm f2.8-4 lens (H-ES12060E), DC-GH5PRO with 12-35mm f2.8 lens (H-HSA12035E) and DC-GH5GN-K (body only).
Features
The Pursuit of Perfection
LUMIX GH5 is taking image and video quality to the next level, with the world's first 4K/60p recording* and a new 6K Photo function that makes sure you never miss the moment. See how LUMIX Ambassador Steven Clarey explores new possibilities of photography and videography with the LUMIX GH5, as he captures freesurfer Dion Agius in action in Mozambique.
*For a compact system camera and as of 4 January 2017.
Take LUMIX G To New Heights
The LUMIX GH5 is making some serious waves, with a high performance Digital Live MOS sensor that offers a huge 20.3 megapixels, achieving the best picture quality in LUMIX G's history. What's more, we've removed the low-pass filter from the sensor, so you can confidently capture our sharpest ever photography, artefact free, with improved dynamic range. The LUMIX GH5 is a beautifully engineered camera, crafted by Panasonic, but made by you.
A Precise Performer
Cameras can be difficult to control for perfectly smooth shooting. But with the 5-axis Dual I.S. (Image Stabiliser) 2*, intelligent help is at hand – equivalent to five doublings of exposure duration, meaning you can use a 5-stop slower shutter speed up to tele-end.
The LUMIX GH5 eliminates shake in both body and lens from wide-angle to tele-end**, across stills and video recording, including 4K video.
The astonishing power of the 5-axis Body I.S. corrects shake for all lenses, including classic lenses not equipped with O.I.S.
*5-axis Dual I.S. 2 works when attaching compatible lenses. Firmware update of the lens required.
**Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=50-140mm (35mm film camera equivalent f=100-280mm), when H-FS14140 is used).
4K 60p/50p Video So Smooth It Glides
The LUMIX GH5 takes pro shooting performance to another level with high-precision, silky smooth 4K 60p/50p (UHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 / MOV or MP4) video recording capability – perfect for LUMIX Ambassador Steven Clarey's latest project, shooting freesurfer Dion Agius in Mozambique. Faster frame rates mean excellent motion compensation, plus you can slow down footage inside your video editing timeline without losing detail. You can also achieve perfect panning control and a suppression of the rolling shutter effect as seen with lesser frame rates.
High-resolution images and perfect focal length can also be achieved as the LUMIX GH5 features pixel-for-pixel, no-sensor-cropping recording. There's also no recording duration limit so you can go beyond 30 minutes in all record settings.
A Perfect Ten. 4:2:2 10-bit Internal Recording
The LUMIX GH5 offers game changing internal 4:2:2 10-bit 4K video recording. For example, 10-bit will render all the subtleties of graduated skies, sunsets and surf spray without the banding so evident with 8-bit. The camera's studio quality recording capabilities sets a new standard in mobile filmmaking, letting you record 4:2:2 10-bit to SD card while simultaneously feeding the live signal through a full-size HDMI port* connected to an external monitor or recorder. 4:2:2 10-bit recording allows faithful colour and grading fidelity with over a billion colours and four times the tonality of 8-bit for breathtaking, pro-quality images.
A mind-blowing 400Mbps (ALL-Intra) high bitrate recording mode will be available by firmware update**.
* 4K 4:2:2 10 bit 60p/50p video is output only
** Available summer 2017.
Ultra Fast Motion Detection & Focus
Panasonic's innovative DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology just got even better. DFD lets the LUMIX GH5 calculate focal lens movement by comparing DoF values of two images at incredibly high speed. By combining the AF drive with a maximum read speed of 480fps, it can achieve ultra high-speed Auto Focus in up to 0.05 seconds* and 9fps burst shooting with AFC (*12fps burst shooting with AFS). A newly adopted motion detector accurately tracks fast moving subjects, and enables smooth 4K PHOTO/VIDEO and 6K PHOTO recording.
**In AFS, at wide-end with H-ES12060 (CIPA).
Never Miss a Shot
with 6K PHOTO
Shoot with unlimited burst, then choose and extract the exact frames you want to keep. At 30fps the new 6K PHOTO mode lets you capture the perfect moments at a stunning 18-megapixel high-resolution (picture sizes include 4:3 at 4992x3744 pixels / 3:2 at 5184x3456 pixels). The ultra-high-speed 4K PHOTO mode at 60fps freezes even faster motion, which is simply not possible in conventional cameras. The LUMIX GH5 truly does make moments unmissable, like some of the incredible moves Dion Agius pulled off on assignment in Mozambique.
Weatherproof,
Rugged Design
The LUMIX GH5 is built like a tank to withstand even heavy use in the most demanding of environments. It's freezeproof down to -10 degrees, and is constructed to be splash and dustproof, with weather sealing on every joint, dial, and button. A magnesium alloy full diecast armour frame makes the body lightweight yet durable, while bringing a ruggedness to its compact size. On his recent Mozambique project, it let extreme sports photographer Steven Clarey keep up with freesurfer Dion Agius, wherever he ventured.
*Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with water.
What You See
is What You Shoot
A super high-resolution 3,680k-dot OLED Live View Finder (LVF) offers gorgeous visibility and makes for perfect framing even in direct sunlight. A high 0.76x magnification (35mm camera equivalent) makes it easy to see image detail, settings and icons, with the long eye point distance of 21mm extremely useful for people who wear glasses. And best of all, the OLED LVF ensures the pictures you take come out exactly how you saw them: true to your vision.
Professional Versatility All Around The World
A plethora of video formats and bit rates prepare the LUMIX GH5 for use in a wide range of professional applications such as web, TV, DVD/Blu-Ray and digital cinema production. You
can select from four recording formats such as AVCHD and MP4 for playback ease, or MP4 (LPCM) and MOV for professional editing ease. Bit rates can be extended to a maximum of
400 Mbps* (ALL-Intra) or 150 Mbps (Long GOP (IPB Compression)), with no recording duration limit.
The LUMIX GH5 is worldwide compatible as the system frequency can be selected from 59.94 Hz (NTSC), 50.00 Hz (PAL), or 24.00 Hz (CINEMA).
*With a firmware update later in 2017.
Live Output & HDMI Type A with Cable Lock Holder
The LUMIX GH5 is capable of 4:2:2 10-bit real-time image output to an external monitor or
recorder via an optional HDMI cable (full size Type A), while simultaneously providing an
internal 4:2:2 10-bit recording*. It is suitable for professional video making that requires
accurate monitoring of the imagery or high quality recording to external codec devices
(such as Pro Res).
* 4K 60p/50p is output only.
Built-in Microphone with NR Structure
The LUMIX GH5 is equipped with a dedicated microphone in the camera body enabling clear sound quality.
VFR (Variable Frame Rate)
The VFR lets you record videos with dramatic slow motion or unique quick motion in 4K
(60fps max.2.5x slower) or Full HD (180fps max.7.5x slower) quality, such as 180 fps /
7.5x*.
* In full HD, 24p playback.
Focus Transition
The Focus Transition function automatically shifts the focus point at a constant speed for precise in-focus to out-focus points - for example background to foreground - to give you an impressive 'rack focus' motion picture effect.
Post Focus - Shoot Now, Focus Later
A fantastic Post Focus function gives you the power to focus after you've taken the shot! Simply capture the scene, review the image and touch the part of the photo you'd like pin sharp. Set and save. It's simple, stunning and all this advanced processing happens inside the camera.
Focus Stacking - Adjust The Focus Area After Shooting
The Focus Stacking function enables you to adjust the focus area after shooting by blending multiple images taken at different focus distances to create an amazing image depth of field. You can make your images with exactly the kind of de-focus you want or pan-focus the image by simply selecting the focus area after shooting. This is brilliantly useful when shooting with fast apertures, close ups or macro photography.
Never Miss A Recording - Dual UHS-II SD Card Slots*
LUMIX GH5 is equipped with dual UHS-II SD card slots for larger capacity recording and efficient file arrangement. The dual SD card slots allow you to record in relay, backup, and simultaneous modes. Relay allows you to swap a full card out for an empty card so you can record virtually endlessly. The backup mode allows you to record continuously on one card, while you start and stop recording on the other card. Simultaneous record duplicates your recording on both cards.
*To utilise the full recording potential of the GH5, both SD card slots are UHS-II compatible. UHS-II U3 Class SD cards are recommended when recording high-bitrate 4K video for optimum performance and data security.
3,680k-dot,
Large OLED LVF
A super high-resolution 3,680k-dot OLED LVF (Live View Finder) brings gorgeous visibility and makes for perfect framing even under direct sunlight. A high 0.76x magnification (35mm camera equivalent) makes it easy to see image detail, your settings and icons, and, the long eye point distance of 21mm is excellent for people who wear spectacles. Best of all, the OLED LVF ensures your pictures match up to exactly how you intended them.
A Large High-Resolution Rear Monitor
A huge 3.2-inch LCD monitor with a resolution of
1,620k-dot approx. gives you a crisp live view and high
visibility even in sunny shooting conditions. It adopts
RGBW (Red, Green, Blue, White) pixel structure to feature
even higher visibility in sunny outdoors.
The tilt/swivel capability gives you the freedom to find
unusual perspectives while maintaining easy operation
and full image control. The monitor has Touch Focus
control to allow instant focus by simply touching the
subject on the screen. Plus, with Touch Shutter control
you can point your finger at where you want the focus to
be and it will release the shutter automatically.
Bluetooth 4.2 & Wi-Fi® 5GHz - A Pleasant Remote Control
The Bluetooth 4.2 (Low Energy) enables full-time connection between camera and
smartphone with low energy consumption. After shooting, it automatically switches to Wi-Fi
connection, transferring data to your smartphone. Backing up your photos is a breeze. Your
smartphone detects your location at home, then the camera automatically connects to a
Wi-Fi router and starts to copy photos to Google Drive. The Wi-Fi 5GHz (IEEE802.11ac)
makes the transfers incredibly fast. You can use Panasonic's Lumix Image App for Android /
iOS to control shutter and other settings, plus, video record Start / Stop without physically
touching the camera!
・The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
・The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use
of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.
DMW-BGGH5 Battery Grip (Sold Separately)
By using two batteries - one in the camera and the other in
the grip* - the DMW-BGGH5 doubles the battery life for
extended shooting. It also makes gripping more
comfortable even in vertical angle shooting. Exclusively
designed for the LUMIX GH5, the DMW-BGGH5 perfectly
matches the camera, boasting splash/dust/freeze-proof
rugged design with a Joystick Controller.
* A battery pack is not included in the DMW-BGGH5.
DMW-XLR1 Microphone Adapter (Sold Separately)
The DMW-XLR1 enables high-grade stereo recording with
an attached XLR microphone (2 channels - left and right)
for professional video production. This neat little box
performs both wonderfully in the field or in the studio - use
it for directional miking or stereo live recording at gigs,
lip-sync recording and more. High-res sound recording* at
96kHz/24bit is also selectable. The DMW-XLR1 features
an easy-to-use design with physical switches / dials for
easy setup and checking. The DC power is supplied via
the shoe connector.
*In MOV only.
GH5 Australian Kits
DC-GH5LEICA
Leica kit with 12-60mm f2.8-4 lens (H-ES12060E)
RRP $3999
DC-GH5PRO
Pro kit with 12-35mm f2.8 lens (H-HSA12035E)
RRP $3999
DC-GH5GN-K
Body only
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Specs
- 20.3 Megapixels
- Digital Live MOS Sensor
- 4K 10bit 4:2:2
- Internal Video Recording
- 6K PHOTO
- 6K 30fps, 4K 60fps
Reviews
USER REVIEWS
EXPERT REVIEWS
“We loved the GH5. This is a product that speaks to a long and well-thought-out development process (..) Few cameras can offer its depth of features and it seemingly outpaces most competitor products two or three times as expensive”
Australian Photography Magazine, Gold Award, June 2017 Edition
“Best professional photo/video camera”
TIPA Awards 2017, Best Professional Photo/Video, April 2017
“The GH5 is a pleasure to use and photographers who like to shoot both stills and movies will find it a top-flight performer in both areas”
Photoreview.com.au, Editor’s Choice, May 2017
“It might make your wallet hurt, but the GH5 the best camera Panasonic has ever produced, and one of the best video cameras ever. As a video tool, the GH5 is second to none”
Reviewed.com, 5Stars/Editor’s Choice, April 2017
“When it comes to pro 4K video capture there’s little else to compare, great stills camera too, abundant autofocus options and capability (including 6K Photo), great EVF and LCD”
Pocket-lint, 5Stars/Editor’s Choice, April 2017
"If you are looking for a true stills camera with exceptional video capability, on a relatively small budget, then this is the camera for you"
Practical Photography, Highly Rated, May 2017
"If you typically shoot both stills and video, there's simply nothing to challenge the Panasonic GH5 at this price-point and in such a portable format, making it a worthy winner of our highest accolade - Essential!"
Photography Blog, 5 Stars, April 2017
"The GH5 is a no-brainer for video pros but also becomes a highly compelling stills camera too"
Camera Labs, Highly Recommended, March 2017
"Panasonic's flagship camera isn't a one-trick pony, but it does have one main boast: 4K video brilliance."
Stuff Magazine, 5 Stars, March 2017
"GH5 is a richly featured camera with numerous useful tools that will benefit stills photography just as much as video"
Amateur Photographer, Recommended, March 2017
"...the Panasonic Lumix GH5 is a great choice for those looking for a sophisticated all-in-one solution that's just at home shooting great stills as well as breathtaking video."
Tech Radar, Recommended, March 2017
"Offers exceptional video quality and recording features beyond what most would need, whilst also delivering some of the best images of any Panasonic camera."
ePHOTOzine, Highly Recommended, February 2017
Accessories
VW-LED1
LED Video Light
DMW-BGGH5
Battery Grip
DMW-SFU1
Upgrade Software Key
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