Panasonic GH5s Lumix Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds DC-GH5S

10.2MP high-sensitivity MOS sensor with multi-aspect and dual native ISO (400 & 2,500) with a range from 160 – 51,200; extendable to 80 – 204,800.
Unlimited in-camera recording of C4K: 60p50p 8-bit, 30p25p24p 4:2:2 10-bit, 4K: 60p50p 4:2:0 8-bit, 30p25p24p 4:2:2 10-bit. 1080p up to 240fps and C4K 60p VFR.
4K Anamorphic professional video production interchangeable lens camera system with high performance, durability, and mobility.
TC In/Out / Synchro Terminal (via included BNC cable), 3.5mm Mic Jack with Line Input, 3.5mm headphone jack 2.5mm remote socket, HDMI Type A Socket, USB-C 3.1 Socket.
Dual SD Card slots (UHS-II U3 Compatible), V-LogL pre-installed, and 4K HDR hybrid log gamma support.

Step up to the professional grade Panasonic LUMIX GH5s C4K mirrorless camera that offers over 29 LUMIX and LEICA compact lens options built on the next-generation (ILC) interchangeable lens camera standard [Micro Four Thirds] pioneered by Panasonic. Its “mirrorless” design enables the high performance, durability, mobility, and low light gathering needed for professional Cinematic and Anamorphic 4K video production. The LUMIX GH5s includes cutting-edge C4K: 60p50p 4:2:0 8-bit, 30p25p24p 4:2:2 10-bit, 4K: 60p50p 4:2:0 8-bit, 30p25p24p 4:2:2 10-bit recording* with unlimited recording. The GH5s comes pre-installed with HDR Hybrid Log Gamma and Panasonic’s V-LogL along with professional grade exposure tools like: Time Code sync, Waveform, Vector Scopes, and programmable Zebra patters. The LUMIX GH5s supports important recording features like 14bit RAW for stills, dual native IS0, Panasonic XLR mic Adaptor support, and the return of multi-aspect capture.

4:2:2 10-bit Internal Recording
The LUMIX GH5s is capable of internal SD card capture of 4:2:2 10-bit C4K/4K video recording without the banding so prone to 8-bit. Plus simultaneously feed 4:2:2 10-bit real-time image output through its full-size HDMI port (Type A) to an external monitor or recorder*. It is suitable for professional video making that requires accurate monitoring of the imagery or high quality recording to external codec devices (such as ProRes). 400Mbps (ALL-Intra) high bitrate recording mode is also available.

A cable lock holder for the HDMI cable is bundled with the LUMIX GH5s to prevent cable disconnection problems.

* C4K/4K 4:2:2 10-bit 60p/50p video is output only.

3,680k-dot, Large OLED LVF
A super high-resolution 3,680k-dot OLED LVF (Live View Finder) provides improved visibility, even under direct sunlight. Plus a high 0.76x magnification (35mm camera equivalent) clarifies image detail, and a smooth display at 120-fps with minimal time lag.

Anamorphic Video Mode
Ideal for recording with 'squeezed' cinematic filmmaking lenses. In anamorphic desqueeze display mode, images are displayed in a cinemascope aspect ratio.

Wave Form Monitor & Vectorscope
To check brightness, luminance or chroma color balance.

Like709 Gamma (ITU-R BT.709) & Knee Control
Broadcast flexibility for post-production.

Luminance Level 64-1023 / 64-940 / 0-1023 (10-bit)
For choice of video luma levels

Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi® 5GHz
Panasonic's LUMIX Image App for Android / iOS through Bluetooth 4.2 (Low Energy) enables remote shutter release, and video record Start / Stop. Plus this full-time connection between the camera and mobile device consumes less energy. After shooting, it automatically switches to a fast Wi-Fi 5GHz (IEEE802.11ac) connection to transfer data to your mobile device of JPEG and RAW files.

・The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

・The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

DMW-BGGH5 Battery Grip
By using two batteries—one in the camera and the other in the grip*—exclusively designed for the GH5 and GH5s, the optional DMW-BGGH5 doubles the battery life for extended shooting. It also makes gripping more comfortable during vertical shooting. Exclusively designed for the LUMIX GH5s, the DMW-BGGH5 perfectly matches the camera, boasting splash/dust/freeze-proof rugged design with a joystick controller.

* A battery pack is not included in the DMW-BGGH5. Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this battery grip offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this battery grip is subjected to direct contact with water.

DMW-XLR1 Microphone
The optional DMW-XLR1 enables high-grade stereo recording with an attached XLR microphone (2 channels — left and right) for professional video production. High-res sound recording* at 96kHz/24bit is also selectable. The DMW-XLR1 features an easy-to-use design with convenient physical switches / dials. The DC power is supplied via the cameras shoe connector.

*In MOV only.

Panasonic DC-GH5SE-K LUMIX G Compact System Camera

Designed and developed for professional filmmakers, the LUMIX GH5S achieves highest-ever sensitivity and video image quality in the history of LUMIX cameras.Packed with big features to delight videographers and photographers alike.

The new 10.2-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor and Venus Engine reproduce the darkest areas of the image with increased clarity thanks to the maximum ISO 51200. When shooting in dark environments, videographers can now focus on capturing the perfect shot without worrying about background noise thanks to the newly applied Dual Native ISO Technology.

The LUMIX GH5S is compatible with Timecode IN/OUT which is easy to set using the flash sync terminal and bundled coaxial cable for a BNC terminal. The camera can be used as a Timecode generator for other GH5S models and professional camcorders and the functionality makes multi-camera productions pain-free by instantly synchronizing recordings to other cameras or audio devices.

Both videographers and photographers can now enjoy the same diagonal field of view across all aspect ratios with the True “Multi-Aspect Ratio” function. The newly developed multi-aspect sensor provides sufficient margin to get the same angle of view in 4:3, 17:9, 16:9 and 3:2 aspect ratios.

This feature means you can easily switch between different aspect ratios making the process easier while producing and editing in post-production. The GH5S now also provides the photographer with 14-bit RAW recording, providing greater flexibility within professional RAW development workflows.

The LUMIX GH5 was the world’s first mirrorless camera to achieve 4K 60p / 50p video recording¹ and the new LUMIX GH5S again establishes a milestone by realising the world’s first 4K 60p / 50p video recording in Cinema 4K (4096x2160).² The GH5S is capable of internal 4:2:2 10-bit recording³ for even stronger colour reproduction, while V-Log comes pre-installed on the camera.

There is no time limit⁴ for both Full-HD and 4K video recording and the LUMIX GH5S complies with 4K HDR video with Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) mode in Photo Style. A low-bit-rate recording mode 4K HEVC for HLG is available, which enables playback on AV equipment compatible with the HEVC compression format, such as Panasonic 4K HDR TVs.

The LUMIX GH5S also records 4:2:2 10-bit 400-Mbps All-Intra in 4K 30p/25p/24p and C4K 24p and 200-Mbps All-Intra in Full-HD. The VFR lets users record overcranked / undercranked video in C4K/4K (60 fps, maximum 2.5x slower in 24p) and FHD (240 fps⁵, maximum 10x slower).

DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology and ultra-high-speed digital signal processing achieve fast auto focusing of approximately 0.07 sec⁶ and 12 (AFS) ⁷ / 8 (AFC) fps in 12-bit RAW and 11 (AFS) / 7 (AFC) fps in 14-bit RAW high-speed burst shooting. The 4K PHOTO mode enables 60 fps high-speed capture in approximately 8-megapixel equivalent resolution.

Comfortable operation especially in low light
As a camera that excels at shooting in low light, the LUMIX GH5S boasts -5EV luminance detection performance with Low Light AF thanks to the increased sensitivity and optimised tuning of the sensor. Live View Boost is another practical feature that makes it possible to check the composition - even in total darkness - by boosting the sensitivity just for Live View. The magnification ratio in MF assist is increased from conventional 10x to 20x, which is convenient for astronomical photography. For night mode the red interface provides mild backlighting, letting users see the subject comfortably in dark surroundings.

In order to make the GH5S tough enough to withstand even heavy field use, it is composed of a magnesium alloy full die-cast front/rear frame and is not only splashproof⁸ and dustproof but also freezeproof down to -10 degrees. The GH5S is equipped with a dual SD memory card slot, compatible with the high-speed, high-capacity UHS-II and Video Speed Class 60. Users can flexibly choose the recording method from Relay Recording, Backup Recording or Allocation Recording. The HDMI Type A terminal is provided.

Exceptional image capture without concern
The GH5S has a large LVF (Live View Finder) with a stunningly high magnification ratio of approximately 1.52x/0.76x (35mm camera equivalent) providing smooth display at 120 fps. A high-precision, high-speed OLED display features 3,680K-dot resolution and 100% field of view. In addition to dual dials, an omni-directional joystick enables more intuitive and flexible operation.

The model includes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi® connectivity to offer a more flexible shooting experience and instant image sharing with easy operation. Compatibility with Bluetooth 4.2 (called BLE: Bluetooth Low Energy) enables constant connection with a smartphone/tablet with minimum power consumption. For Wi-Fi, 5 GHz (IEEE802.11ac)⁹ can be selected in addition to the conventional 2.4 GHz (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) for an even more secure and stable connection.

Notes
*1 4K 60p/50p(for a Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera), 4:2:2 10-bit (for a digital interchangeable lens camera) as of 4 January, 2017
*2 As of January 8, 2018 as a Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera that complies with Cinema 4K (C4K:4096x2160) resolution defined by Digital Cinema Initiatives(DCI). According to a Panasonic study.
*3 4:2:0 8-bit in C4K 60p/50p and 4K 60p/50p recording on an SD Memory Card.
*4 Until the SD Memory Card becomes full or the battery runs out.
*5 The angle of view narrows if you select a frame rate with a number of frames 240 or more.
*6 Contrast AF with DFD Technology works only with Panasonic Micro Four Thirds lenses.
*7 In AFS, at wide-end with H-ES12060 (CIPA) when LVF display speed is set to 120fps.
*8 Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with water.
*9 5GHz Wi-Fi is not available in some countries.

• Introducing a newly developed 10.2MP High Sensitivity MOS sensor for enhanced image quality in low light: Allowing up to 51,200 ISO recording without extended ISO.
  
  Time Code IN/OUT for easy synchronization of multiple cameras and Dual Native ISO, providing low range (400) and high range (2,500) ISO environments.
  
  True “Multi-Aspect Ratio” Function in Both Photo and Video

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LUMIX GH5 2.6, GH5S 1.4, G9 2.0 (11/2019)

1. Extended compatibility with Profoto wireless transmitters
- extension to Profoto Air Remote TTL-O and Profoto Connect-O wireless transmitters

2. Enhancement of autofocus function
- addition of the [AF-ON: Near Shift] function, which prioritizes focusing on a closer subject, and the [AF-ON: Far Shift] function, which prioritizes focusing on a more distant subject
- availability of Focus Peaking in both MF and AF mode
- the ability to set continuous autofocus in live view in Creative Video mode and other video recording modes

EXCLUSIVE TO GH5S, G9
- addition of Animal Detect in autofocus mode
(A feature with animal auto-detection capability sets the focus frame to the target subject, tracking it even when not facing the lens. The focus object can then be changed by tapping the joystick in [Face/Eye/Body/Animal Detect] mode

3. Expanding the video recording functions of the G9
- Internal 4K 4:2:2 10-bit recording at 30/25 fps
- External recording via HDMI in 4K 4:2:2 10-bit at 60/50 fps
- adjustable brightness level for 10-bit video
- vFR 'Variable Frame Rate' capture (FHD 2-180 fps / 4K 2-60 fps)
- support for HDR video recording
- support for V-Log L recording and Waveform Monitor (WFM) display using DMW-SFU1 software key (sold separately)

4. Other important enhancements *
- addition of [MODE2] function to suppress motion blur effect in Extra High Resolution mode when shooting handheld
- addition of WB function in [AWBw] mode
- addition of [Highlight Weighted] in [Metering mode]
- adding [Exposure Offset Adjust] to the Custom menu to set the standard exposure for all metering modes
- added [0.5SEC] option to [Duration Time (photo)] menu in [Auto Review] mode
- in M mode, added the ability to 'lock' the AE function using the [AF/AE LOCK] button when ISO Auto is set
- extension of Live View Boost to [MODE1] offering a higher frame rate for smoother viewing and easier manual focusing

• Depending on the situation, not all functions may be available
  
  LUMIX Sync Ver. 1.0.4
  - wireless support for Lumix GH5/GH5S/G models

Panasonic LUMIX Webcam Software (10/2020)
Software that allows the LUMIX DC-S1H, DC-S1R, DC-S1, DC-S5, DC-GH5S, DC-GH5, DC-G9 and DC-G100to be used in Webcam mode. The application requires a USB connection, supports 1280x960 or 1280x720 resolution and supports Windows 10 (x64) and macOS 10.13/10.14/10.15 operating systems. Download here.

LUMIX GH5S FW v2.0 (9/6/2021)
Improved autofocus.

The updated AF system can now detect eyes/face at 2x faster speed and human or animal at 5x faster speed, even when the subjects are about half the size of the previous version. AF detection has also been improved to include head recognition. Human/animal recognition can be activated in the AF settings to [1-Area].

RAW format output over HDMI. Apple ProRes RAW format can now be recorded using the Atomos Ninja V recorder. Output of RAW data over HDMI is now available in [4K] 23.98 - 59.94 fps / [Anamorphic (4:3) 3.7K] 23.98 - 59.94 fps, 12 bits. A new LUT correction

is also available for RAW videos recorded with the Ninja V for color matching with footage shot using the V-Log/V-Gamut modes of Panasonic VariCam and EVA1 cameras.

• Other new features
  Added [Red REC Frame Indicator] function.
• Option to play back vertical videos in portrait mode.
• Users can add camera orientation to the [Vertical Position Info (Video)] menu to prevent inadvertent image rotation during playback.
• The [Video Guide Line] function has been expanded with new options.
• When the unit is connected to a power adapter (DMW-AC10, sold separately), the [Power Save Mode] can be selected.