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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
8.7 out of 10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

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Overall 8
8.0

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Review

Digitaltrends
26 December 2012
  • Conclusion: The Lumix G5 is a great camera for those who are ready to go beyond their restrictive point-and-shoot models but aren’t ready to commit to a DSLR.
  • Pros: Excellent build quality, Loaded with features designed with novices in mind, Intelligent Auto mode effective, DSLR-like operation, Fast autofocus, and good image quality
  • Cons: The compact size may not fit well with larger hands, Touchscreen isn’t as responsive as it should be in the age of smartphones, Zoom ring on included lens a bit stiff ...
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Overall 8
8.0

Expert Review

PhotoRadar
4 September 2012
  • Conclusion: Panasonic has once again delivered a very interesting proposition in the shape of the G5. Purchasing the camera as a twin lens kit, with the new ultra-portable 45-150mm...
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Overall 8
8.4

Panasonic Lumix G5

Camera Labs
1 July 2012
  • Summary: The Panasonic Lumix G5 a great value mirrorless system camera which makes a number of improvements over its predecessor, the G3.
  • Pros: 920k dot flip-out LCD touch screen., 6fps burst mode., 28Mbps 1080p50/60 movie recording., EVF proximity sensor., Compact collapsible powered kit zoom., Customisable Q...
  • Cons: Poor battery life., Lacks Manual exposure movie modes., Creative effects dificult to access., Average wide angle on kit zoom.
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Overall 8
8.0

Expert Review

Photo answers
21 December 2012
  • Excerpt: Features & Build Placing the G5 next to its predecessor, it's immediately clear that there have been a number of changes to the overall design.
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Overall 8
8.0

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

CNET
5 October 2012
  • Summary: There's nothing fundamentally wrong with the Lumix G5, but with a lack of "wow"-worthy features, it's just another interchangeable lens camera.
  • Pros: Very quick performance, Decent image and video quality, Flip-out, responsive touchscreen
  • Cons: No external mic jack, Average battery life
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Overall 8
8.0

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 review

Macworld UK
16 September 2012
  • Excerpt: In terms of CSCs, Panasonic has its Lumix GF line up resembling super-sized compacts, plus its G and GH models, which, as with the 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds system
  • Pros: Eye sensor activated EVF, large firm handgrip, as well suited to shooting video as it is stills via Power Zoom and creative flexibility of tilt and swivel LCD, feature...
  • Cons: Mechanised power zoom may not be to the tastes of existing DSLR users (but lens can be swapped), some loss of focus towards frame edges at maximum wide angle if nitpic...
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Overall 8
8.0

Expert Review

PC Advisor
14 September 2012
  • Excerpt: Panasonic's Lumix DMC-G5 is the successor to last year's Lumix DMC-G3 . It retains many of the key features of that camera, such as the 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor,...
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Overall 8
8.0

Panasonic G5

TechRadar UK
30 August 2012
  • Conclusion: Panasonic has once again delivered a very interesting proposition in the shape of the G5. Purchasing the camera as a twin lens kit, with the new ultra-portable 45-150mm...
  • Pros: Touchscreen, Creative control (digital filters), EVF, New grip
  • Cons: Auto white balance sometimes inaccurate, Using touchpad AF in portrait mode is tricky
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Overall 7
7.0

Panasonic Lumix G5 review Review

CNET
10 August 2012
  • Summary: The excellent Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 produces consistently high-quality output and joins an ever-expanding range of lenses and companion models.
  • Pros: Image quality, Range of available lenses, Movie performance, Firmware and build quality
  • Cons: Price
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Overall 8
8.0

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

TrustedReviews
24 July 2012
  • Summary: Panny's latest compact system camera is the most complete G-series model we've yet seen.
  • Pros: Solid build quality, Improved handling over the G3, Impressive image quality
  • Cons: Touch-screen could still be improved, Launch price a bit expensive
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