LUMIX DMC-GM5: An Ultra Compact Mirrorless Camera With A Live View Finder
Panasonic is proud to introduce the new LUMIX DMC-GM5 from its stylish compact Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) GM series, that boasts both an outstanding compact profile but its also high performance for the ultimate picture quality.
In the sleek, stylish body design adopting a magnesium alloy, DMC-GM5 (GM5) now integrates a 1,166K-dot equivalent LVF (Live View Finder) with approx.0.92x / 0.46x (35mm camera equiv.) magnification and 100% field of view. This LVF boasts approx.100% color reproduction as that on the LUMIX GX7.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GM5
The GM5 realizes high-quality image recording with real-to-life details through excellent resolution, image rendering and color reproduction. Taking full advantage of 16.00-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor and Venus Engine, images are rendered with high resolution even when shot in low-lit situations and at a max. 25,600 ISO sensitivity.
The Contrast AF System of GM5 excels in both speed and accuracy by exchanging a digital signal between the camera and the lens at max. 240 fps. A variety of extensive AF functions including new Face / Eye Detection AF, Low Light AF, Pinpoint AF and One-shot AF enhances usability to comply with a wide-range of shooting situations. The touch-control system integrated in the 3-inch large, approx.921K-dot high resolution monitor in 16:9 immediately lets users set focus to the subject by just touching the screen and you can release the shutter.
The GM5 also features Full HD 1920 x 1080, 60p (60 Hz) high quality video recording in AVCHD progressive and MP4 with stereo sound. The practical full-time AF and tracking AF is available in video recording too. The cinema-like 24p video with the bit rate of max. 24 Mbps or P/A/S/M mode provide richly expressive afterimage with overwhelming image quality.
The GM5 features a new video recording option called “Snap Movie Mode”. Users can record video for short period of time (2/4/6/8 sec) as they shoot “moving photos”. It is also easy to share them using Panasonic Image App and It is also possible to connect them later even with a variety of interval fade effects and music. The GM5 also incorporates the popular Creative Control mode with a total of 22 fascinating filter effects in addition to Time Lapse Shot, Stop Motion Animation or Clear Retouch. For more manual photography, Time (long exposure) function is newly added that lets photographers to set exposure time max. 60 sec.
A variety of extensive AF functions including new Face / Eye Detection AF, Low Light AF, Pinpoint AF and One-shot AF enhances usability to comply with a wide-range of shooting situations.
Furthermore, the GM5 allows photographers to use a max. shutter speed of 1/16,000 for action photography. The GM5 is also compatible with Focus Peaking, Silent Mode, Highlight/Shadow Control and Level Gauge.
With the Wi-Fi connectivity, users can connect the camera to their smartphone / tablet to expand shooting flexibility. It is also possible to use a smartphone / tablet as a multi-capable remote shutter with a monitor. With the Instant Transfer function, photos are automatically sent to the smartphone / tablet immediately after shooting. Additionally, both images and video can be archived to the registered digital equipment such as PC automatically via the wireless access point (router) at home.
An External flash unit (GN7/ISO100・m, GN10/ ISO200・m) is bundled to mount on the newly added hot shoe (in black or silver). On the other hand, the GM5 allows attachment of Hand Grip DMW-HGR1 (black / silver, sold separately) to enhance strength of gripping.
Packing high photographic performance in sleek, ultra-compact body, the DMC-GM5 is offered in black and red with premium synthetic leather. Dispelling all the prejudice against heavy, bulky DSLRs, the new LUMIX DMC-GM5 sparks the creativity that lies in every user across genders, across generations.
Other Features
- Max.1/16,000 sec Shutter Speed
- Time (Long Exposure) Shooting
- Focus Peaking
- Silent Mode
- Level Gauge
- Highlight/Shadow Control
- Easy Wireless Connectivity via Wi-Fi with Smartphones
- WB (White Balance) Bracket
- iA+ (Intelligent Auto) Mode for Photo and Video
- Bundled Software SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE
Pricing And Availability
The DMC-GM5 will be available at www.shop.panasonic.com and valued channel partners in mid November.
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