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| Predecessor: |
Panasonic GH4
GH4 vs GH5 |
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| Successor: |
Canon G1X Mark II
G1X vs G1X Mark II |
Panasonic GH5 II
GH5 vs GH5 II |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | G1X | GH5 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $799.99 | $1999.99 |
| Street Price: | $575.66 | $1,348.50 |
| Date Available: | 2012-02-15 | 2017-03-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
19.2 oz
(543 g)
includes batteries |
25.6 oz
(725 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.6 x
3.2 x
2.5 in. (117 x 81 x 65 mm) |
5.5 x
3.9 x
3.4 in. (139 x 98 x 87 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.3 | 20.3 |
| Sensor Format: | 1.5 inch | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 261.8mm2 (18.70mm x 14.00mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.30 microns | 3.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 60 | 77 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.7 | 23.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | 13.0 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 644 | 807 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4352 x 3264
(14.2 MP,
4:3), 4352 x 2904 (12.6 MP, 3:2), 4352 x 2448 (10.7 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 2608 x 3264 (8.5 MP, Other), 1840 x 2304 (4.2 MP, Other), 960 x 1200 (1.2 MP, Other), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 1820 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2480 (9.2 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2920 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 2784 x 2784 (7.8 MP, 1:1), 1968 x 1968 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 4992 x 3744 (18.7 MP, 4:3), 3328 x 2496 (8.3 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3504 x 2336 (8.2 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.5 | 11.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 3840x2160 (2p/12p/20p/22p/24p/26p/28p/36p/48p/60p) 1920x1080 (2p/12p/15p/10p/22p/24p/26p/28p/30p/32p/34p/36p/45p/46p/48p/50p/52p/54p/60p/75p/90p/100p/105p/120p/135p/150p/165p/180p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | MOV, MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 112mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 15.1 - 60.4mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (W) / f/5.8 (T) - f/16, with built-in ND filter | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | Yes | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
20 -
70 cm 7.9 - 27.6 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | Adapter | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | 2x, 4x; Extra Tele Conversion:Still image: Max. 2x; 4K PHOTO: 1.6x (4:3), 1.5x (3:2), 1.4x (16:9, 1:1); Motion picture: 2.7x (FHD), 1.4x (4K) |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) | Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 225-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Real-image optical viewfinder with diopter adjustment | 3680K-dot OLED, 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 3,680,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.76x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.52x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,620,000 dots (405,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps | Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater | Auto, Autoc, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1-4, Color Temperature Setting 1-4 (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE | 1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist; Creative Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap | Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine |
| Self Timer: | 1 - 30 seconds | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 1.6-23 ft. (W), 3.3-10.2 ft. (T) (50cm-7.0m (W), 1.0-3.1m (T)) | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot-Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG | RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | MOV, MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional RS-60E3 | Wi-Fi or optional wired |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI, remote jack (for optional RS60-E3 wired remote switch) | USB 3.1 Type-C, HDMI Type-A, 2.5mm Wired Remote, 3.5mm External Mic Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.67 | 0.33 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 3.46 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 3.57 | 0.42 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.5 | 11.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 6 | 600 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.1 | 11.9 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | Unlimited | 65 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 0.8 | 11.9 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | Unlimited | 63 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.70 seconds | 0.13 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.68 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.412 seconds | 0.066 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 1.16 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.094 seconds | 0.056 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.9 seconds | 1.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 2.2 seconds | 0.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.9 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 250 shots | 410 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 400 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 55 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-10L | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2v, 1860mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM | None; Free downloads: PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0XE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS | PHOTOfunSTUDIO (Windows); SILKYPIX Developer Studio (Windows / Mac) |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, 1.5-inch 14-megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5, HS System, Full HD Video (1080p24), 14-bit RAW, High-Speed Burst HQ (4.5 fps for 6 frames), HDR mode, Flash Hot-shoe. | |
