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LUMIX GF5X 12.1 Megapixel Compact System Camera [3X] 14-42mm Premium Power Zoom Lens Kit

DMC-GF5X
Features
  • Class Leading Fast Auto Focus 
  • Automatically Recommends Creative Effects with Guides
  • Widest Range of Interchangeable Lens Available 
  • Smartphone-like Touch Enabled Display
  • Professional Looking Stills and HD Videos
[ * For Micro Four Thirds System Cameras as of April 5, 2012 ]

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  • TYPE
    • Type Digital interchangeable lens system camera
    • Recording media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards)
    • Image sensor size 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
    • Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
  • IMAGE SENSOR
    • Type Live MOS Sensor
    • Total pixels 13.06 Megapixels
    • Camera effective pixels 12.10 Megapixels
    • Color filter Primary color filter
    • Dust reduction system Supersonic wave filter
  • RECORDING SYSTEM
    • Recording file format Still Image: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds standard) / Motion Image: AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
    • Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
    • Image quality RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard, MPO+Fine, MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
    • Color Space sRGB, Adobe RGB
    • File size(Pixels)
    • Still Image [4:3] 4000x3000(L) / 2816x2112(M) / 2048x1536(S) / 1600x1200(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard) / [3:2] 4000x2672(L) / 2816x1880(M) / 2048x1360(S) / 1600x1064(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard) / [16:9] 4000x2248(L) / 2816x1584(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 1600x904(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard) / [1:1] 2992 x 2992 (L) / 2112 x 2112 (M) / 1504 x 1504 (S) / 1440x1440(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
    • Motion Image (MP4*1 : NTSC) [Full HD]1920×1080(sensor output is 30p) / [HD]1280x720(sensor output is 30p) / [VGA] 640x480(sensor output is 30p)
    • Motion Image (AVCHD*1 : NTSC) [Full HD] 1920×1080, 60i (sensor output is 30p) (FSH:17Mbps) / [HD] 1280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 30p)（SH:17Mbps)
    • Continuous recordable time (Motion images) AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 140 min with H-H014 / AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 120 min with H-FS014042 / AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 130 min with H-PS14042
    • Actual recordable time (Motion images) AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 70 min with H-H014 / AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 60 min with H-FS014042 / AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 65 min with H-PS14042
  • FOCUS
    • Type Contrast AF system
    • Focus mode AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF
    • AF mode Face detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing/Pinpoint
    • AF detective range EV 0 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent)
    • AF assist lamp YES
    • AF lock Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF lock
    • Others Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion image recording), AF+MF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist,
  • EXPOSURE CONTROL
    • Light metering system 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
    • Light metering mode Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
    • Metering range EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
    • Exposure mode Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual,
    • ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) Auto / Intelligent ISO / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Extended) / (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
    • Exposure compensation 1/3EV Step ±3EV
    • AE lock Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
    • AE bracket 3,5 frame, in 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step, ±4/3 EV
  • WHITE BALANCE
    • White balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting
    • White balance adjustment Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias
    • Color temperature setting 2500-10000K in 100K
    • White balance bracket 3 exposures in blue/ amber axis or in magenta/ green axis
  • SHUTTER
    • Type Focal-plane shutter
    • Shutter speed Still Images: 1/4000 ~ 60 / Motion image: 1/16000 ~ 1/30 (NTSC)
    • Self timer 10sec, 3 images/ 2sec / 10sec
  • SCENE GUIDE
    • Still image Clear Portrait / Silky Skin / Backlit Softness / Clear in Backlight / Relaxing Tone / Sweet Child's Face / Distinct Scenery / Bright Blue Sky / Romantic Sunset Glow / Vivid Sunset Glow / Glistening Water / Clear Nightscape / Cool Night Sky / / Warm Glowing Nightscape / Artistic Nightscape / Glittering Illuminations / Clear Night Portrait / Soft Image of a Flower / Appetizing Food / Cute Dessert / Freeze Animal Motion / Clear Sports Shot / Monochrome
    • Video Clear Portrait / Silky Skin / Backlit Softness / Clear in Backlight / Relaxing Tone / Sweet Child's Face / Distinct Scenery / Bright Blue Sky / Romantic Sunset Glow / Vivid Sunset Glow / Clear Nightscape / Cool Night Sky / / Warm Glowing Nightscape / Artistic Nightscape / Clear Night Portrait / Appetizing Food / Cute Dessert / Freeze Animal Motion / Clear Sports Shot / Monochrome
  • BURST SHOOTING
    • Burst speed H: 4.0 frames/sec(with AFS), M: 3.0 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2.0 frames/sec (with Live View)　
    • Number of recordable images 4 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed) / Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files) / (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression)
  • BUILT-IN-FLASH
    • Type TTL Built-in-Flash, GN6.3 equivalent (ISO 160 ・m), Built-in Pop-up
    • Flash Mode Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, / Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
    • Synchronization speed Less than 1/160 second
    • Flash synchronization 1st. Curtain Sync
  • LCD MONITOR
    • Type TFT LCD with Touch panel
    • Monitor size 3.0inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide-viewing angle
    • Pixels 920K dots
    • Filed of view Approx. 100%
    • Monitor adjustment Brightness (7 levels), Contrast and Saturation (7 levels), Red tint (7 levels), Blue tint (7 levels)
  • LIVE VIEW
    • Digital zoom 2x, 4x
    • Extra Tele Conversion Still image: Max.2x (Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.) / Motion image: 3.1x (SH in AVCHD and HD in MP4), 4.2x (VGA in MP4)
    • Other functions Guide Lines (3 patterns) / Real-time Histogram
  • LEVEL GAUGE
    • Level Gauge No
  • DIRECTION DETECTION FUNCTION
    • Direction Detection Function Yes
  • FUNCTION BUTTON
    • Fn1, Fn2, Fn3 ONE PUSH AE / AF/AE LOCK / PREVIEW / PHOTO STYLE / ASPECT RATIO / PICTURE SIZE / QUALITY / FOCUS MODE/ METERING MODE / FLASH / I.RESOLUTION / I.DYNAMIC / / EX. TELE CONV. / DIGITAL ZOOM / STABILIZER / SENSITIVITY / MOTION PIC. SET / HISTOGRAM / GUIDE LINE / STEP ZOOM / ZOOM SPEED /REC AREA
  • CREATIVE CONTROL
    • Still image Expressive / Retro / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Dynamic Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus / Star Filter / One Point Color
    • Video Expressive / Retro / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Dynamic Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Miniature Effect / One Point Color
  • PHOTO STYLE
    • Still image and Video Standard / Vivide / Natural / Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait / Custom
  • PLAYBACK
    • Playback mode Normal playback, 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Slideshow (duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal/Picture/Video/3D Play/Category/Favorite), / Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Resize, Cropping, Rotate, Favorite, Print set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit
  • IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE
    • Protection Single / Multi, Cancel
    • Erase Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite
  • PRINT
    • Direct Print PictBridge compatible（Print size, Layout, Date setting are selectable ）
  • INTERFACE
    • USB USB 2.0 High Speed
    • HDMI miniHDMI TypeC / Video: Auto / 1080i / 480p / Audio: Stereo
    • Audio video output Monaural Type, NTSC / *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the products that are available in your market.
    • Microphone Stereo, Wind-cut: Off / Auto / Flicker reduction / Microphone level adjustable: Lv1 / Lv2 / Lv3 / Lv4
    • Speaker Monaural
  • LANGUAGE
    • OSD language English, Spanish, Portuguese(English) / * Check the website of Panasonic sales company in your country / region or ask customer support for details of the OSD language available on the products sold in your country / region.
  • GENERAL
    • POWER
    • Battery Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 940mAh) (Included) / Battery Charger
    • Battery life (CIPA standard) *2 Approx. 330 images with H-PS14042
  • Dimensions/ Weight
    • Dimensions (W x H x D) 107.7 x 66.6 x 36.8 mm / 4.24 x 2.62 x 1.45 inch　(excluding protrusions)
    • Weight Approx. 267g / 9.42 oz （SD card, Battery, Body) / Approx. 225g / 7.94 oz （Body only) / Approx. 362g / 12.77 oz (SD card, Battery, H-PS14042 lens included)
  • OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
    • Operating temperature 0℃ to 40℃ (32°F to 104°F)
    • Operating humidity 10% RH to 80％ RH
  • STANDARD ACCESSORIES
    • Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 AE / SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1SE / Super LoiLoScope (trial version) / USB Driver
    • Standard accessories Body, LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (H-PS14042), Lens Cap, Battery Charger, Battery Pack, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM / • Body cap is not included for the DMC-GF5X kit. / • Lens rear cap of H-PS14042 lens is not included for the DMC-GF5X kit.
  • INTERCHANGEABLE LENS-1
    • Lens Name LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S
    • Lens Construction 9 elements in 8 groups (4 aspherical lenses , 2 ED lens)
    • Nano Surface Coating Yes
    • Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
    • Optical Image Stabilizer YES (POWER OIS)
    • Focal Length f=14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent 28-84mm)
    • Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
    • Aperture range F3.5(Wide) - F5.6(TELE)
    • Minimum Aperture F22
    • Closest Focusing Distance 0.2m / 0.66ft (14-20mm), 0.3m / 0.98ft (21-42mm)
    • Maximum magnification Approx. 0.17x / 0.34x (35mm camera equivalent)
    • Diagonal Angle of View 75°(Wide) to 29°(TELE)
    • General
    • Filter Size φ37mm / 1.5in
    • Max. Diameter φ61mm / 2.4in
    • Overall Length Approx. 26.8mm / 1.1in (When the lens is retracted.)
    • Weight [g] Approx. 95g (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap)
    • Weight [oz] Approx. 3.4oz (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap)
    • Others Electric zoom lever, Manual focus lever
  • Further Specifications
    • NOTE * Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class4" or higher / *2 With eco mode
    • UPC 885170087576
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