Panasonic DMC-G5K 16 MP Compact System Camera Review - SexyTechyChic
Description: Panasonic DMC-G5K 16 MP Compact System Camera Review - one of the best DSLR-like cameras and one of the best mirrorless cameras on the market.
Date: 2013-11-09T23:56:02+00:00

# Panasonic DMC-G5K 16 MP Compact System Camera Review

By Valerie Park | November 9, 2013 - 11:56 pm |April 12, 2019 Camera and Photography, Techy

The Panasonic DMC-G5K 16 MP Compact System Camera is an proficient mirrorless camera that is way ahead better than its first-rate predecessor in a number of noteworthy ways. This baby definitely can keep up with the fast-moving competition in photography. Find out from this Panasonic DMC-G5K 16 MP Compact System Camera Review how this camera can be a practical alternative to a bigger and bulkier DSLR.

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The DMC-G5K makes high quality real-to-life photo and video recording with the Digital Live MOS Sensor as well as the new Venus Engine. Its response is also improved with Light Speed AF, high speed burst shooting at 6 frames per second and stunningly quick start-up of approximately 0.5 sec that will never let you miss out on a fleeting shooting opportunity.

### What are the key features of this camera?

Let’s start with the best things first. The Panasonic DMC-G5K 16 MP Compact System Camera is likened to a DSLR camera that combines the 16 megapixel Digistal Live MOS Sensor and Venus Engine Featuring its advanced noise reduction systems. Impressively, it removes noise in ,many steps depending on the noise characteristics, bringing out both smoothness and sharpness according to the part of an image. More to that, the limit resolution is enhanced with its precise details reproduction and advanced Intelligent D range Control which makes sure that there is beautiful gradation and wider dynamic range.

It also has a 3-inch free-angle LCD screen with a large, 920,000-dot high resolution with wide-viewing angle that rotates 180 degrees to the side, tilts 270 degrees up and down and offers approximately 100% field of view. It allows simple shooting or playback of images by the Touch screen operation. The new Touch Pad function enables the use of both LVF and LCD simultaneously, thus encouraging more intuitive shooting.

### PROS

- Increased filter options with its upgraded Creative Control Mode
- Redesigned grip and integrated electronic viewfinder.
- ISO range of 160-12,800
- Full HD 1080/50p videos
- mechanical and silent electronic shutters
- A new Function Lever
- An eye proximity sensor
- Level gauge and an extensive range of Photo Style and Creative Control filters
- Very affordable for a camera with many features

### CONS

- This camera is unable to take bracketed images fired by the shutter button at a high frame rate
- No string or thread attached to the lens cap of the camera
- Lettering on the controller (4-way) is chrome on chrome which makes it a little bit hard to read (not much of a big deal for some)

In summary, the new Panasonic Lumix G5 one of the best DSLR-like cameras and one of the best mirrorless cameras on the market. It has lots of features that are useful for the user and the price is safe on the budget.

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## About Valerie Park

I'm Valerie and I personally compile and combine facts and share them to cut through the hassles and give you the information you need for a sexy, techy and chic lifestyle.
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