Action Camera Diary: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Camera

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 camera is one of panasonic camera products that focus more on video recording quality compared to photo, the camera uses 20.3MP sensor which is the latest venus image processing engine, and this camera is equipped with ultra high resolution electronic viewfinder and a The screen that can be rotated, this camera body is very tough because it is protected by the elements of the best camera, this camera is also equipped with 5-axis image stabilization.

The AF system owned by Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 camera is updated to be more targeted and can record subjects up to 9fps with 255 points of focus points. This camera is equipped with technology owned by Panasonic to be reliable in recording Video on offer this camera. On the DC-GH5 camera is also equipped with Post Focus, Focus Stacking, and can record Video 4K and has the latest mode is 6K. The camera also features a Phile Dream Video feature, a 4K / 60p feature without pause, an internal 10 bite 4: 2: 2 recording, supported with a V-logL option, a monitor that has an attractive and adequate shape, Lighting and more. There is an optional adapter to add cable connections and plenty of voice control, and the Lumix DC-GH5 camera comes with Built-in Wi-Fi feature and features like NFC and bluetooth.

Live MOS Sensor used Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 has a higher resolution than GH4, which is 20.3 megapixels, but panasonic disconnect the optical low-pass filter, meaning this camera can record images in more detail, and assisted with the image processor Venus Engine, which is said to increase the noise by 2 stops.

Combination sensor and image processor makes Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 camera can record 4K video, with frame rate 60p / 50p, then this is increased from its predecessor that is 30p / 25p. Recorded video is stored into the camera through SD and USH-II slots, or can be saved externally via an HDMI port.

In this camera is also able to support in-body stabilization (IBIS) 5 axis that supports Dual IS 2. this is an IBIS system can be combined with image stabilization system on the lens for maximum results.

The resolution of the electronic viewfinder (EVF) on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 camera is 3.68 dots with 0.76 magnification compared to GH4 camera which is only 2.36 point which has magnification 0,67. This camera has a 3.2 inch LCD, with a resolution of 1.62 million dot, this LCD can be in turn and in fold.

If in terms of battery camera Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 has in common with GH4.

Sensors and Processors

Sensor used Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 camera is a type of Live MOS with 20.3MP resolution, and does not use an optical low-pass filter that will make the photo look sharper. This camera processor uses the updated Venus Engine, which improves resolution, color and noise reduction performance by using this processor, the camera's performance is 1.3x better than the previous camera.

System Focus

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 equipped with AF Depth from Defocus system. The AF system used is the latest version with speeds up to 480fps and 225 selectable focus points. By using this it can carry speeds up to 0.05 seconds with 9fps burst with continuous AF.

Video Technology

Panasonic Flagship is for video users, so this feature is superior in the offer by Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5, this camera can record video with 4K DCI resolution (larger pixel size in comparison with 4K UHD, for cinema) at 24p, with Bit rate of 150Mbps.

Image Stabilization

Video features that become the mainstay of this camera presents 5-axis image stabilization. This image stabilizer supported with Dual IS 2 can help to record a more stable video.

Body and Control

The camera body is designed tough and weatherproof, the camera body is available two SD card slot for storage, and a large viewfinder with a high resolution of 3.68 million dots. 3.2 inch LCD on the back that can be swiveled and in fold this can facilitate the user in taking pictures. The lcd used on this camera is touch screen and can use it to determine the focal point.

Control of this camera is not much change from GH4, so the user GH4 will not be difficult if using GH5 camera. But there is an additional joystick on the back of the camera, on the right side of the viewfinder, which can be used to select the AF point. The difference from the other GH4 is that it has no built-in flash and there is only a hotshoe for external flashgun.