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Panasonic G5 camera
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introduction
- the G5 was announced in July 2012 and improves upon the very popular Panasonic G3 camera by adding:
- new 16mp sensor, redesigned Venus imaging engine with 3DNR and multi-process NR, ISO 160-12,800
- in-camera HDR mode to combine exposure bracketed images
- full area touch AF and faster AF
- 6fps burst rate instead of 4fps
- additional function lever near shutter release
- redesigned EVF which now has eye sensor for automatic activation with optional sensitivity settings and can automatically start AF
- new Touch Pad function allows simulataneous use of EVF and LCD screen
- 920K LCD screen instead of 460K screen
- larger hand grip and repositioned shutter release button
- reduced lag time to display images
- electronic level gauge for horizon assistance
- electronic silent shutter mode
- 9 new image filter options
- 28Mbps 1080 25/30/50/60p HD video with setereo mic in either mp4 or AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4) formats with new Touch AF video capability and up to 4.8x digital zoom without image quality loss
compared to the GH series
- the GH series of Micro Four Thirds system are the current top models made by Panasonic and are differentiated from this G5 by:
- over-sized sensor allowing uncropped native 16:9 aspect ratio images
- highest HD video capabilities with highest movie quality
- top panel switch controls that make it easier to select:
- focus mode: S-AF, C-AF or MF
- drive/self-timer: single, burst, self-timer
- largest buffer and thus fastest burst rate
- more powerful built-in flash
- higher price
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