see also:

• comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras
• Micro Four Thirds system
• Panasonic G6 camera
• Panasonic GH-2 camera
• Panasonic G3 camera
• Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera

• the G5 was announced in July 2012 and improves upon the very popular Panasonic G3 camera by adding:
  • new 16mp sensor, redesigned Venus imaging engine with 3DNR and multi-process NR, ISO 160-12,800
  • in-camera HDR mode to combine exposure bracketed images
  • full area touch AF and faster AF
  • 6fps burst rate instead of 4fps
  • additional function lever near shutter release
  • redesigned EVF which now has eye sensor for automatic activation with optional sensitivity settings and can automatically start AF
  • new Touch Pad function allows simulataneous use of EVF and LCD screen
  • 920K LCD screen instead of 460K screen
  • larger hand grip and repositioned shutter release button
  • reduced lag time to display images
  • electronic level gauge for horizon assistance
  • electronic silent shutter mode
  • 9 new image filter options
  • 28Mbps 1080 25/30/50/60p HD video with setereo mic in either mp4 or AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4) formats with new Touch AF video capability and up to 4.8x digital zoom without image quality loss

• the GH series of Micro Four Thirds system are the current top models made by Panasonic and are differentiated from this G5 by:
  • over-sized sensor allowing uncropped native 16:9 aspect ratio images
  • highest HD video capabilities with highest movie quality
  • top panel switch controls that make it easier to select:
    • focus mode: S-AF, C-AF or MF
    • drive/self-timer: single, burst, self-timer
  • largest buffer and thus fastest burst rate
  • more powerful built-in flash
  • higher price

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