| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DC-GH5S |
| MSRP | $2499 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 11.93 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 10.28 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 160 - 51,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 80 - 204,800 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine 10 |
| Max Image Resolution | 3680 x 2760 |
| Other Resolutions | 3:2 (3840 x 2560), 16:9 (4016 x 2256), 1:1 (2752 x 2752) |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, standard |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -5 to +18 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 225 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,620k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.52x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,680k dot |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 12.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 12 fps at 10.3 MP for up to 80 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 10.3 MP Up to 7 fps at 10.3 MP Up to 6 fps at 10.3 MP Up to 5 fps at 10.3 MP Up to 2 fps at 10.3 MP Up to 60 fps at 8 MP |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync. Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | 0 to +18 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | (AF/AE LOCK button) |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | AVCHD Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps] MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [72 Mbps] MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 100 Mbps] MOV/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24 fps [150 to 400 Mbps] DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 25/29.97 fps [150 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps] |
| Interval Recording | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Max Video Resolution | 4096 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | 12-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3680 x 2760 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps 4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps |
| No crop on 4K Videos | |
| Webcam Functionality | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | unlimited |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input 1 x PC Sync Socket Output |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Full Size |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 LE |
| Remote Control | wired or smartphone |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.6 x 6.1 x 6.1" |
| Package Weight | 3.01 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | DMW-BLF19 |
| Battery Life | 440 shots |
| USB Charging | |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Electronic Level Gauge | |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Supersonic wave filter |
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