Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5L with Leica 12-60 mm f/2.8 Lens

MPN: DC-GH5LEC-K  |  EAN: 5025232859269  |  Model: Lumix DC-GH5L with Leica 12-60 mm f/2.8 Lens

Price Information

£2,144.67

as at 25 Sep 19 | 12:40 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5L with Leica 12-60 mm f/2.8 Lens - DC-GH5LEC-K Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Mirrorless Camera
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Very Good
Wildlife Photography
Very Good
Astronomy Photography
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Outstanding
Everyday Life Photography
Very Good
Event Videos
Outstanding
4K Videos
Very Good
Events Photography
Outstanding
Home Videos
Very Good
High FPS Videos
Very Good
Sports Photography
Very Good
Vlogging
Outstanding
Underwater Photography
Very Good
Time-lapse Videos
Very Good
Travel
Just Right
WiFi Connectivity
Very Good
Dust-proof
Very Good
Regular Looks
Very Good
Professional Looks
Just Right
Camera Body with Lens
Very Good
Bluetooth Connectivity
Very Good

Kind of Camera

Selecting the Mirror-less Camera, is a great boon to you photography gear. It has what it takes to produce great shots as beginner or professional grade photos as a seasoned photographer.

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5L with Leica 12-60 mm f/2.8 Lens camera would suit you adequately.

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the Lumix DC-GH5L with Leica 12-60 mm f/2.8 Lens is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 225 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

Video skill level

Casual videos - If the technicalities involved in altering video settings are not a priority, then this Panasonic device is a very good option!

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Video Scenarios

Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers. While the camera is rolling it has a handy Image stabilization feature built-in.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5L with Leica 12-60 mm f/2.8 Lens is a great companion to have.

For the YouTubers - This is a good choice for your video recordings because in addition to it's excellent Image Sensor Size (17.3 x 13 mm mm), it comes with an in-built image stablizer that ensures your shots remain steady.

Other Video needs

Ultra High Definition - you'll be able to capture immersive and highly detailed footage with this camera's 4K capability.

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Panasonic's in-built intervalometer

Photo Scenarios

The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5L with Leica 12-60 mm f/2.8 Lens has a sensor size of 17.3 x 13 mm (mm) which is crucial for capturing as much light information as possible when taking photographs of the cosmos. The ability to shoot and store images as RAW files and not just JPEG is important for this kind of photography. This model delivers on that!

There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the Lumix DC-GH5L with Leica 12-60 mm f/2.8 Lens is a really good choice. 

While taking those action shots during the day's event, you'll be aiming to keep your subject matter in sharp focus while they're in motion. The Auto Focus Tracking capability that comes with this camera helps with this.

The thrilling action of sports is filled with magical moments that shouldn't be missed. Which is why by taking the Lumix DC-GH5L with Leica 12-60 mm f/2.8 Lens for those games, you'll have a camera that can effectively track subjects in frame while they are in motion.

Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Panasonic, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Lumix DC-GH5L with Leica 12-60 mm f/2.8 Lens is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.

If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Panasonic has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot.

Other considerations

Transferring your shots from your camera to another device is made even more convenient with the in-built Wi-FI capability of this camera.

While out and about taking photos or recording video, you may encounter quite a bit of dust. This could come from various sources such as a construction site or just the natural environment in your location. Being certified as dust-proof, the Lumix DC-GH5L with Leica 12-60 mm f/2.8 Lens is a great companion to have in these situations.

Style

This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look.

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Technical Specifications

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5L with Leica 12-60 mm f/2.8 Lens - DC-GH5LEC-K Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Mirrorless
Dustproof Yes
Freezeproof Yes
Freezeproof Up To -10 °C
Operating Temperature (T-T) -10 - 40 °F
Product Colour Black
Splash Proof Yes
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 2.8-4.0
Brightness Adjustment Yes
Camera File System DCF, Exif, RAW
Eye Relief 21 mm
Image Formats Supported JPEG, RAW
Languages Support Multi
Multi Burst Mode Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) Languages DEU, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, JPN
Photo Effects 1
Playback Modes Normal, Slideshow, Zoom
Playback Zoom (max) 16 x
Saturation Adjustment Yes
Scene Modes Portrait
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 10 s
Shooting Modes Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
Flash
External Flash Connector Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation Yes
Flash Exposure Correction ±3EV (1/3 EV step)
Flash Metering Modes Wireless triggering
Flash Modes Auto, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash Sync-speed 1/250 s
Shoe Mounting Point Yes
Shoe Mounting Point Type Hot
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Lock Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 225
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Face tracking, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Face Detection Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Focusing Distance 20
Manual Focus Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock Yes
ISO Sensitivity 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, Auto
ISO Sensitivity (max) 12800
ISO Sensitivity (min) 100
Light Exposure Control Program AE
Light Exposure Correction ± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Program AE, Aperture-Priority, Sutter-Priority, Manual Exposure
Light Metering Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 60 - 1/16000 s
Camera Shutter Type Electronic, Mechanical
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/16000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Shutter Speed (photo) 60 - 1/8000 s
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 60 s
Video
4K Video Capable Yes
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
Full HD Yes
HD Type 4K
Max FPS @4K 60
Maximum Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 180 fps
Speakers 1
Supported Aspect Ratios 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Video Formats Supported AVC, AVCHD, H.264, H.265, MOV, MP4, MPEG4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160, 4096 x 2160 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AAC, LPCM
Audio Noise Reduction Yes
Audio System Dolby Digital
Built-in Microphone Yes
Built-in Speaker(s) Yes
Headphone Output Type 2.5, 3.5
Headphone Outputs 1
Microphone In Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Microphone Port - Size 3.5
Wind Filter Yes
Lens System
Digital Zoom 4 x
Filter Size 62 mm
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 24 - 120 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 12 - 60 mm
Interchangeable Lens Present 1
Lens Mount Interface Micro Four Thirds
Lens Structure (elements/groups) 14/12
Maximum Aperture Number 22
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 140 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 2.8
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 24 mm
Number Of Diaphragm Blades 9
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display TFT
Display Aspect Ratio 3:2
Display Diagonal 3.2
Display Diagonal (metric) 8 cm
Display Resolution (numeric) 1620000 pixels
Field Of View 100 %
Flip-out Screen Yes
Live View Yes
Touchscreen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Viewfinder
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) -4 - 3
Diopter Correction Yes
Electronic Viewfinder Yes
Magnification 1.52 x
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Sensor
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 17.3 x 13 mm
Megapixel 20.3 MP
Sensor Type CMOS
Total Megapixels 21.77 MP
Technical Details
Self-timer Yes
Other Features
Image Editing Crop, Resizing, Rotating
Interval Recording 1
PictBridge Yes
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Connector Type A
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports Quantity 1
USB Connector USB Type-C
USB Port Yes
USB Version 3.1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Battery
Battery Capacity 1860 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 410 shots
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power Source Type Battery
Networking
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Version 4.2
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standards b/g/n/ac
Packaging Content
Batteries Included Yes
Battery Charger Included Yes
Cables Included USB
Hand Strap Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 87.4 mm
Height 98.1 mm
Lens Diameter 68.4 mm
Lens Length 86 mm
Weight 645 g
Weight (including Battery) 725 g
Width 138.5 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 5184x3888, 3712x2784, 2624x1968, 4992x3744, 3328x2496, 5184x3456, 3712x2480, 2624x1752, 5184x3456, 3504x2336, 5184x2920, 3840x2160, 1920x1080, 3840x2160, 3888x3888, 2784x2784, 1968x1968, 2880x2880
Memory
Memory Slots 2
Operational Conditions
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) 10 - 80 %