dPanasonic Lumix GH5

by Ching-Wan Yip

Last Updated: April 11, 2017 2:03 PM

First published: April 6, 2017

http://www.panasonic.com/global/consumer/lumix/lumix-gh5.html, http://shop.panasonic.com/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras

video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w7T2g8cZWs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPxKZ2MWgdI, channel https://www.youtube.com/user/PanasonicLumixVideo/videos

Japan - http://panasonic.jp/dc/g_series/gh5/

Brochure (Japanese) - http://panasonic.jp/catalog/ctlg/gh5/book.html , http://panasonic.jp/catalog/ctlg/gh5/gh5.pdf, professioanl movie catalog - http://panasonic.jp/catalog/ctlg/gh5_m/book.html, system chart - http://panasonic.jp/dc/g_series/pdf/gh5_system_chart.pdf

UK - https://www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer/cameras-camcorders/lumix-g-compact-system-cameras/dc-gh5.html

no new G-series system chart like the old GH2 (2011) GH4 (Japanese 2015) ones (yet?) http://www.panasonic-la.com/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/pdf/g_series_system_chart.pdf

advanced operating manual - ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/camera/om/dc-gh5_en_adv_om.pdf, basic operating manual - ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/camera/om/dc-gh5_en_om.pdf, 6K/4K quick guide - ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/camera/om/dc-gh5_mul_qg.pdf, http://panasonic.jp/catalog/ctlg/gh5_m/gh5_m.pdf

official announcement: 2017/01/04 - http://shop.panasonic.com/about-us-latest-news-press-releases/01042017-GH5-DSLM.html

available: 2017/03/30, 2017/03/23 Japan

DC-GH5KBODY $1999.99, DC-GH5L kit?

DC-GH5M Japan with LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.(H-FS12060), 1ZE4Z260Z lens hood 1ZE4Z260Z lens cap VFC4605 lens rear cap

• 20.3 Megapixels Four Thirds sensor with no low pass filter
• 4K60/50p (4:2:0 8bit) & 4K30/25p/24p (4:2:2 10bit, only in Cinema mode system frequency) internal (HLG? not output via HDMI?) (limited to 150Mbps)
• Variable Video Frame Rates 4K: Max. 60fps & FHD: Max. 180fps
• 5-Axis Photo/Video Dual I.S. 2.0 (Dual Image Stabilization) up to 5 stops with compatible LUMIX MFT lenses, plus in-body stabilization support for classic non-O.I.S lenses
• LUMIX 480 fps DFD focusing system and Venus Engine 10
• Full size (Type A) HDMI terminal with cable lock included & twin SD Card slots (UHS-II U3 Compatible)
• 3.5mm mic & headphone terminals
• Eye viewfinder 3680k-dot OLED, 21mm, 0.76x
• WiFi + Bluetooth
• magnesium alloy body
• software (japan) PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0 XE http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs10xe.html

• XLR Professional Microphone Adaptor, 2 XLR Terminals - DMW-XLR1 $399.99
• DMW-MS2 stereo shotgun microphone
• VW-VMS10 stereo microphone
• DMW-RSL1 shuttle remote control
• Battery Grip, Additional Battery Compartment, Vertical Shutter Release Button, Splashproof, Dustproof, Freezeproof - DMW-BGGH5 $349.99
• LUMIX V-Log L Function Firmware Upgrade Kit DMW-SFU1 VLOG $99.99

• LUMIX DMW-FL580L Flash: Hybrid Flash System with Built-in Video LED $599.99
• LUMIX DMW-FL360L Flash: Wireless Hybrid Flash System with Built-in Video LED $299.99 sale - $299.95 ($0.04 off?)
• LUMIX DMW-FL200L Flash: Wirless Hybrid Flash System with Built-in Video LED $229.99
• VW-LED1 LED video light

• DMW-BLF19 Battery $79.95
• DMW-AC10 AC Adapter $99.95, requires DMW-DCC12 DC Coupler $29.95

• DMW-BTC10 charger
• Cap VKF4971 $1.99
• DMW-BDC1 body cap
• DMW-TA1 tripod adapter for attached lens if in contact with the tripod pedestal
• SHOULDER STRAP DVPW1003Z
• K1HY24YY0021 USB cable
• 4YE1A561Z eye cup
• 1PP1A561Z cable holder P67
• VYF3522 hot shoe cover P55
• K2CA2CA00025 AC cable
• VKF5108 flash synchro cover
• SKF0145K cover for the battery grip connector

• DMW-MA1 Four Thirds mount adapter
• DMW-MA2M Leica M Mount Adaptor
• DMW-MA3R Leica R Mount Adaptor

• DMW-CZ18 Japan bag
• DMW-BAG2 -A -R -C Japan bags
• DMW-SSTG8 -W Japan strap
• DMW-SSTG7 -K Japan strap
• DMW-SSTG6 -W -K Japan straps
• DMW-SSTG5 -K -C Japan strap
• DMW-SSTG1 -A -R Japan straps

reviews

• http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/panasonic-gh5/panasonic-gh5A.HTM
• https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dc-gh5
• https://www.cameralabs.com/panasonic-lumix-gh5-review/
• http://cameradecision.com/review/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH5
• http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/panasonic_lumix_gh5_review/
• http://nofilmschool.com/2017/03/panasonic-lumix-gh5-review-b-h
• https://www.videomaker.com/article/r02a/19015-panasonic-lumix-dc-gh5-review
• http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/139811-panasonic-lumix-gh5-review-hail-the-4k-king
• https://www.stuff.tv/panasonic/lumix-gh5/review
• http://www.techradar.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-gh5-review
• http://www.starkinsider.com/2017/04/panasonic-gh5-autofocus-video-good-sony-a6500-canon-80d.html
• http://www.redsharknews.com/production/item/4366-panasonic-gh5-review-the-first-full-hands-on-report
• https://www.ephotozine.com/article/panasonic-lumix-gh5-expert-review-30403
• http://australian-videocamera.com/issue/march-2017/article/review-panasonic-lumix-gh5
• https://fstoppers.com/originals/panasonic-gh5-review-vs-sony-a7s-ii-and-nikon-d750-168286
• http://cheesycam.com/panasonic-gh5-various-color-profile-tests/
• http://www.eoshd.com/2017/01/panasonic-gh5-officially-announced-an-eoshd-look-at-the-new-king-of-video/

media responeses around CES 2017

• http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/4/14145730/panasonic-gh5-fz80-gx850-compact-cameras-ces-2017
• https://www.wired.com/2017/01/panasonics-new-gh5-compact-camera-4k-hdr-video-beast/
• http://4k.com/news/meet-the-panasonic-gh5-an-hdr-video-recording-monster-for-4k-at-60fps-18104/
• https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dc-gh5-first-impressions-review
• http://www.techradar.com/news/panasonic-gh5-full-specs-and-release-date-confirmed
• http://newatlas.com/panasonic-lumix-gh5/47232/
• http://nofilmschool.com/2017/01/full-specs-and-price-have-been-revealed-panasonic-lumix-gh5
• https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1283257-REG/panasonic_dmc_gh5_mirrorless_micro_four.html
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6RX1PTnQJQ

issues

autofocus issues

• https://fstoppers.com/originals/gh5-owners-choose-teams-over-autofocus-issues-172278
• http://43addict.com/2017/04/07/photo-joseph-has-his-own-take-on-the-panasonic-gh5-and-it-developed-quickly/
• https://www.cinema5d.com/panasonic-gh5-lab-test-temporarily-offline/

no 120fps like DVX200 - http://www.hispeedcams.com/panasonic-gh5-released-specs-omit-120fps/, http://www.hispeedcams.com/panasonic-dvx200-4k-will-do-120fps/

400Mbps ALL-Intra recording firmware upgrade in summer - http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-gh5-will-record-400mbps-after-firmware-upgrade-in-late-2017/

hardware - https://www.cinema5d.com/the-hardware-of-the-panasonic-gh5-an-interview-with-panasonics-m-uematsu/, https://www.ephotozine.com/article/see-inside-the-panasonic-lumix-gh5-30729 (inside, huge heat sink - "heat dispersion unit")

B&H discussion panel - live stream - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/promotion/12866/panasonic-gh5.html twitter feed 30 Q&A - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/features/30-panasonic-gh5-question-and-answer-highlights-our-askbh-twitter-feed

lenses

• http://shop.panasonic.com/cameras-and-camcorders/lumix-camera-lenses
• http://panasonic.jp/dc/lens/
• http://panasonic.jp/catalog/ctlg/lens/book.html
• http://panasonic.jp/catalog/ctlg/lens/lens.pdf
• http://panasonic.jp/dc/lens/discover/