Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5K - Tecnologia.com.pt

It came to our drawing for testing the newly launched Panasonic Lumix DMC G5 . For the tests was kindly provided by Mark DMC-G5K with the kit 14-42 lens (H-FS014042).

For those less familiar with the thread, this is the so-called MFT (Micro Four Third), better known as Mirrorless, as the translation to Portuguese does provide , does not have the conventional mirror common among DSLR. In this segment there is an almost perfect combination of both worlds, the small size and compact of “Point and Shoot” and the robustness of the interchangeable lens DSLR.

Unpacking Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5K

When we opened the packing G5 , we can find the Body G5, the 14-42 lens that has an aperture between f3.5 and f22, 1.2 ah battery, charger, USB cable, neck strap and CD-Rom containing information handling of the camera and Software as image processing.

Analysis

When we caught the first time in G5 feel the whole build quality that the brand has accustomed us a solid and compact body. The screen 3 “(920K dots) rotary that is embedded in some DSLR entry level / mid range is present in this model, and this touchscreen.

Underneath the front cover we find a large sensor (still smaller than the APS-C) type 16 Megapixel Live MOS logo and repair in the absence of a mirror that shows us that the ViewFinder will be digital type (EFV). This feature is important when we want to shoot subjects animals are frightened more easily with small noise, no mirror no moving parts which makes the capture completely silent frames.

Switching between the LCD and the EFV is done manually via a button for this purpose, or automatically due to the sensor located under the PFS, whenever the user touches the face of the machine, the LCD off giving way to EFV.

The G5 has several easy ways to choose using the selector at the top thereof. We can choose the fully manual mode, aperture priority or shutter, and the scene mode. The novelty’s “AI” that overrides any mode that is selected and choose the best setting to get the ideal shot.

In tests we conducted we note that the processor is in G5 body responds effectively bonded even with the AI. The rate of auto-focus and better define the dynamic choice is almost instantaneous. Until now G5 seemed almost perfect but there are cons: The Touchscreen .

With the technology of the screens that are embedded in Smartphones Capacitive touch would expect something like a camera in this range, however it included a resistive. The touch has to be moderate to strong, otherwise it will reproduce the user’s desire. The “touch to focus” is interesting, but due to that mentioned above, lost grace when misses the touch. For menus will be more useful to use the mode of navigation keys. Always reliable and more intuitive.

The machine tests proved to be fast enough to get 6 shots per second even at the highest resolution . The Full HD Video leaves no one indifferent because of the great quality of video and sound, because the G5 is equipped with two microphones at the top of the body thus providing the following quality Stereo. The 3D function is available but has not been tested. Can conceive videos or take pictures with the 3D depth but will require a lens suitable for the purpose.

You can see the photos we took with the machine resized for the site, but you can view the original photos on our Flickr page.

Conclusion

Depending on demand we can advise you if this machine. Here are some pros and cons that we found relevant for the end user:

Positive:

+ Silent
+ Powerful processor
+ Light and solid construction
+ Great autonomy
fast Autofocus +
+ Large capacity shooting (6fps)

Negative:

– Price – For this value can be considered a DSLR
– Touchscreen unresponsive
– EFV can not convey the real scene.

can find Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 in major retailers, with prices starting at € 849 , by G5K analyzed in this article, to to € 1,049 for the DMC-G5W with a lens 14-42mm + 45-150mm. Stay with our gallery of images from the camera.

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