Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GF5
Monday, September 17, 2012 Camera Review| Introduction | Measurement | Comparisons | Conclusion |
Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GF5’s sensor received a mediocre rating of 50. This score ties it with the G3, and indicates that changes made to this newer camera were mostly cosmetic renovations made to the outside, and new software features found in the camera’s interior.
At 20.5 bits, the camera did register respectable color depth, and would make a good purchase for newbie photographers who enjoy taking portraits of friends and family.
The GF5 also had an acceptable performance in dynamic range, providing a maximum 10 EVs at around 160 ISO. However, detail preservation might be lost in shadows and highlights at higher ISOs, as the camera’s sensor starts a steady decline in dynamic range performance after 400 ISO.
The GF5’s significant flaw is its ISO. In the sports category, DxOMark scientists observed the camera’s image quality deteriorating after about 575 ISO. This makes it a problematic camera for photographers who love to take pictures in dimly lit or dark environments.
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Added by photographworks |
September 27, 2012
My first comment and it's to correct grammar
"at risk from hungry competitors' eager to pickoff perspective Panasonic customers" should be 'prospective customers'
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Added by Pes Lhipchepiw |
September 28, 2012
Re: My first comment and it's to correct grammar
Should be, "My first comment, and it's to correct grammar". However, some spell checkers will still mark it as a fragment.
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Added by AaronMC |
May 16, 2012
Yay.
Yay. Yet another iteration of the same damned camera. Really pushing boundaries there, eh Panasonic?
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Further readings for the Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GF5
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
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The compactness, flexibility for interchange lenses, and touchscreen focus and interface makes Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GF5 an attractive companion for amateur photographers who want the usability of a point-and-shoot, but the versatility of a DSLR. But with a number of similar hybrid cameras entering the market, is the GF5 right for you? |