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| Predecessor: |
Panasonic GF3
GF3 vs GF5 |
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| Successor: |
Panasonic GH2
GH1 vs GH2 |
Panasonic GF6
GF5 vs GF6 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | GH1 | GF5 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1499.95 | $749.00 |
| Street Price: | $1,315.22 | $449.95 |
| Date Available: | 2009-06-15 | 2012-06-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
32.8 oz
(930 g)
includes batteries |
12.8 oz
(364 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.5 x
1.8 in. (124 x 90 x 45 mm) |
4.2 x
2.6 x
1.4 in. (108 x 67 x 37 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.98 microns | 4.33 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 64 | 61 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.6 | 21.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 772 | 618 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4128 x 2752 (11.4 MP, 3:2), 4352 x 2448 (10.7 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2928 x 1952 (5.7 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 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), 2064 x 1376 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1) |
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) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24/25)
1280x720 (60/50/30) 848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p/60i (sensor output is 30p))
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264), MJPEG | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | No |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Panasonic 14-140mm f/4-5.8 ASPH Lumix G VARIO HD MEGA O.I.S | Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S. |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 280mm | 28 - 84mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 140mm | 14 - 42mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 10.00x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/4.0 - 22 (wide) / f.5.8 - 22 (tele) | f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 62.0mm | 37.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 1.44M dots, 100%, 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.40x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 160 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Intelligent ISO | Auto, 160-6400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to 12800; Intelligent ISO |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | 144-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: | Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait, Sunset, Party, Baby 1,2, Pet | 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. |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| 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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens dependent; GN 6.3 (ISO 160, m) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | Compatible with UHS-I standard | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264), MJPEG | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| 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 |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote | |
| Connections (extended): | 2.5mm stereo mic jack, remote socket, DC input, mini HDMI | Mini HDMI (Type C) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.66 | 0.45 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.66 | 0.42 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 5 | 4 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | 5 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.34 seconds | 0.18 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.32 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.118 seconds | 0.074 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.66 seconds | 0.41 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.084 seconds | 0.066 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area = 0.189s | |
| Startup Time: | 1.8 seconds | 1.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | 0.6 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 320 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary 7.2v 1250mAh | Proprietary 7.2v 940mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PhotofunStudio 3.1 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 SE, USB Driver | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Basically a G1 with HD movie recording added. | 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. |
