It has been a bumpy ride for Panasonic's GF type of Micro Four Thirds cameras. The GF1, a great mirrorless camera because of its time, was soon changed having a less-capable basic level model, the GF2. Then another, the GF3. And today, you're ready to say hello (again) towards the GF5. For better or worse, the GF3 will not go away -- it'll sit tight at its new $500 cost point (having a 14-42mm package lens), prepared to confuse customers searching to buy its nearly identical, yet $100 more expensive, pseudo-alternative. Both cameras come outfitted with 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensors, although the more recent model adds a "High Display QualityInch distinction -- it has been named a 12.1-megapixel "High Display QualityInch Live MOS sensor. So, naturally, we are likely to expect some pretty incredible images. Panasonic has additionally added an ISO 12,800 "extended" mode (the GF3 capped out in a native ISO 6400). There's been an increase within the video department, with 1080/30p MP4 recording joining the 720p mix. Burst mode abilities have experienced a rise too, from three.8 frames-per-second to... 4. Finally, it's slightly bigger, because of an increased (and much more comfortable) grip, though battery existence has dropped from 340 shots to 320, likely because of a brand new processing technique targeted at further reducing noise in low-light captures.
The GF3 and GF5 look so similar that people incorrectly captured pics of the previous for just a few minutes, only recognizing the mistake whenever we turned around the LCD. The Five includes a much-enhanced touch screen, having a 920k-us dot resolution (460k dots around the GF3). It appears gorgeous in comparison, but amateurs switching from the point-and-shoot might not take serious notice. The characteristics they'll appreciate most relate entirely towards the GUI, and can include a highlight window for selection options, 14 filters having a realtime preview option, experience image that seems around the primary menu along with a filter recommendation during Intelligent Auto. This feature functions by recommending the application of the Significant or Toy Effect if you are going for a macro shot, for instance. Other additions incorporate a stereo system microphone for video capture, although the right and left mics are situated oddly near one another -- on each side from the word "MIC" on top of your camera, using the right mic tilted for the left -- therefore we can't image that you will be obtaining a true stereo system effect. Like its predecessor, the GF5 is clearly made with beginners in your mind -- more complex photogs should think about the GX1 -- however with a $599 car or truck (with 14-42mm lens), it's sure to become a hit.
The GF3 and GF5 look so similar that people incorrectly captured pics of the previous for just a few minutes, only recognizing the mistake whenever we turned around the LCD. The Five includes a much-enhanced touch screen, having a 920k-us dot resolution (460k dots around the GF3). It appears gorgeous in comparison, but amateurs switching from the point-and-shoot might not take serious notice. The characteristics they'll appreciate most relate entirely towards the GUI, and can include a highlight window for selection options, 14 filters having a realtime preview option, experience image that seems around the primary menu along with a filter recommendation during Intelligent Auto. This feature functions by recommending the application of the Significant or Toy Effect if you are going for a macro shot, for instance. Other additions incorporate a stereo system microphone for video capture, although the right and left mics are situated oddly near one another -- on each side from the word "MIC" on top of your camera, using the right mic tilted for the left -- therefore we can't image that you will be obtaining a true stereo system effect. Like its predecessor, the GF5 is clearly made with beginners in your mind -- more complex photogs should think about the GX1 -- however with a $599 car or truck (with 14-42mm lens), it's sure to become a hit.
Gallery: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 hands-on
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