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Predecessor: |
Panasonic GF3
GF3 vs GF5
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Ricoh GR
GR vs GR II
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Successor: |
Panasonic GF6
GF5 vs GF6
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Ricoh GR III
GR II vs GR III
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Model Number: |
GF5 |
GR II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$749.00 |
$699.95 |
Street Price: |
$449.95 |
$538.08 |
Date Available: |
2012-06-15 |
2015-07-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
12.8 oz
(364 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
8.7 oz
(248 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.2 x
2.6 x
1.4 in.
(108 x
67 x
37 mm)
|
4.6 x
2.5 x
1.4 in.
(117 x
63 x
35 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
16.2 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.33 microns |
4.81 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
61 |
80 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.4 |
23.6 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.6 |
13.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
618 |
1,078 |
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 2816 x 1880
(5.3 MP,
3:2), 2816 x 1584
(4.5 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2112 x 2112
(4.5 MP,
1:1), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1504 x 1504
(2.3 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 1600 x 904
(1.4 MP,
Other), 1440 x 1440
(2.1 MP,
1:1) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4352 x 3264
(14.2 MP,
4:3), 3246 x 3264
(10.6 MP,
Other), 3936 x 2608
(10.3 MP,
Other), 3488 x 2608
(9.1 MP,
Other), 2608 x 2608
(6.8 MP,
1:1), 2912 x 1936
(5.6 MP,
3:2), 2592 x 1936
(5.0 MP,
Other), 1936 x 1936
(3.7 MP,
1:1), 1280 x 864
(1.1 MP,
Other), 1152 x 864
(1.0 MP,
4:3), 864 x 864
(0.7 MP,
1:1), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1280 x 720
(0.9 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.0 |
4.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/60i (sensor output is 30p))
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p)
640x480 (30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch) |
MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
n/a |
Lens: |
Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S. |
GR lens, 7 elements in 5 groups with 2 aspheric elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
|
28mm |
Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
|
18.3mm |
Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
1.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 |
f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
37.0mm |
43.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
(Hood & Adapter GH-2 required) |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
35mm eq. crop mode |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint |
Contrast Detection: Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject-tracking AF, MF, Snap, infinity, Face recognition priority (only in Auto mode); Continuous Focus point adjustment: Auto, User-Selectable, Center |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
|
No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
|
Optional hotshoe mounted optical viewfinders |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
|
1,228,800 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
160 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 160-6400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to 12800; Intelligent ISO |
Auto, Auto-Hi, Manual ISO 100 - 25,600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting |
Auto, Multi-P Auto, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent 1, Incandescent 2, Daylight FL, Natural White FL, Cool White FL, Warm White FL, CTE, CT, Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/4000 - 300 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 4.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Multi (484 segments), Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene Guide: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, One Point Color. |
Effects modes (B&W, B&W (TE), High Contrast B&W, Cross-Process, Positive Film, Bleach-Bypass, Retro, Miniaturize, High-Key, Shift Crop, Clarity, Brilliance, Slight, Portrait, Vibrant and HDR Tone), Multiple Exposure (2-4 shots), Dynamic Range Correction. |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
2, 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Auto, Flash On, Slow-Sync, Manual, Auto Red-Eye Flash, Flash On Red-Eye, Slow-Sync Red-Eye |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
|
5.4 |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; GN 6.3 (ISO 160, m) |
Auto ISO: 20cm - 3.0m |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/4000 (ext: 1/400) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Hot Shoe (Compatible with P-TTL Auto Flash) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
Compatible with UHS-I standard |
|
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch) |
MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
54.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
|
Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
|
Optional CA-2 wired release (via USB), or via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C) |
Micro HMDI (Type-D) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.45 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.42 |
|
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
4 |
|
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
|
0.45 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.0 |
4.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
5 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
6.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
10 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
6.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
10 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.18 seconds |
0.29 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.074 seconds |
0.086 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.41 seconds |
0.45 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.066 seconds |
0.026 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area = 0.189s |
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Startup Time: |
1.4 seconds |
1.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.6 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.8 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
330 shots |
320 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
|
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary 7.2v 940mAh |
Proprietary DB-65 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary DB-65 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
|
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
|
Yes |
Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
Software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
Newly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine. The noise reduction system includes a combination 3DNR (3D Noise Reduction) and MNR (Multi-process Noise Reduction). Available in black, white and red later this year. |
Updates compared to GR include built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, improved RAW burst buffer depth (10 frames vs 4), 6 new effect modes, max shutter speed now 1/2500s vs 1/2000s at F2.8, CTE white balance setting, C-AF in movie mode, pixel mapping, wireless flash support, etc. |