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102 Reviews
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The editors liked
Crisp and clear image quality
Quick overall performance
Lots of features to play with
Touchscreen
Creative control (digital filters)
EVF
New grip
Very quick performance. Decent image and video quality. Flip-out
Responsive touchscreen
The editors didn't like
Physical controls could be a little better
What you see on the screen is not always what is captured
Excellent build quality, Loaded with features designed with novices in mind, Intelligent Auto mode effective, DSLR-like operation, Fast autofocus, and good image quality
The compact size may not fit well with larger hands, Touchscreen isn't as responsive as it should be in the age of smartphones, Zoom ring on included lens a bit stiff to turn
The Lumix G5 is a great camera for those who are ready to go beyond their restrictive point-and-shoot models but aren't ready to commit to a DSLR. It's one of the better Micro Four-Thirds cameras on the market, offering both manual and auto controls. Fo...
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Published: 2012-10-16, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.com
If youre ready for a higher level of photography than a point-and-shoot can offer, at a relatively low cost, the G5 has a lot going for it. Solid image quality, great lens selection, and a whole lot of manual controls make it a good choice—especially if...
The Lumix DMC-G5 is the latest in Panasonic's series of Micro Four Thirds cameras, which have followed the Four Thirds format. In short, the Micro Four Thirds sensor is half the size of a full-size SLR sensor. Its 2X crop factor means, for example, tha...
Quality: excellent in all sorts of conditions. Try it in soft light: you will be impressed as I was with this simple flower picture.Why buy it: small; good in the hand.Why not: your ambitions are higher.The G5 is very appealing and, mostly due to its smal...
Touch screen still needs to be refined, pricey at launch compared to rivals
While it may have a bit of a fight on its hands to tempt people away from the safer option of a DSLR, the G5 has a lot to offer those whiling to try something a little less traditional. The build-quality is as good as its rivals, if not better in some...
The Panasonic Lumix G5 is an accomplished mirrorless camera that upgrades its excellent predecessor in a number of significant ways in order to keep up with the fast-moving competition. A higher price tag means that it's not quite the bargain that the...
Abstract: Not everybody wants a full DSLR and not everybody is content with the camera on their smartphone. That’s a difficult segment to fill, but Panasonic believes it has the line-up necessary with its latest range of cameras. The LUMIX G5, FZ200 and LX7 each...
Abstract: See the official G5 press release and full specifications table Lumix G Vario 45-150 zoom press release and specifications The new DMC-G5 fits inbetween last year's G3 and the top model GH2, which we expect to be replaced later this year. A couple of...
Low image noise until ISO 1600, Nicely saturated colors, Very good automatic whitebalance, Excellent metering, Instant shutterlag, Classleading ContrastDetect autofocus, Quick and responsive, Calibratable LCD, Good LCD visibility and viewingangle, Excelle
Image softness from ISO 800, Slows down at high ISO, Below average shottoshot speed, Strong noisereduction, Modal EC interface, Poor LiveHistogram, not ExposurePriority, Small indistinct buttons, Weak LCD hinge, Impossible to set video framing correctly,
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 is a medium-sized mirrorless cameras aimed at intermediate users. It features a high number of controls in a compact body with a good grip and built-in EVF.Overall, its performance matches its target very well. In nearly perform...
