Panasonic has just officially announced the new Panasonic Panasonic Lumix DC-G95. It is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with a 20MP LiveMOS sensor, featuring built-in Dual IS 2, the company’s Depth-from-Defocus contrast-detect AF system, shooting at 9 fps with focus and exposure locked on the first shot, or 6 fps with continuous AF. This new camera with 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Lumix G Power OIS Kit lens costs $1,197.99, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
20.3MP Digital Live MOS Sensor and Venus Engine
UHD 4K Video Recording
5-Axis Image Stabilization and Dual I.S. 2
Body Design and Wireless Connectivity
- A large OLED Live View Finder has a high 2.36m-dot resolution and 0.74x magnification for eye-level composition.
- A larger means for image composition and playback, the 3.0″ 1.24m-dot rear LCD monitor has a free angle, tilt and swivel design to support viewing from a variety of angles. It is also a touchscreen, which permits intuitive menu navigation and settings control.
- Constructed from magnesium alloy with a die-cast frame, the G95 features a durable design that also incorporates extensive sealing at joints, dials, and buttons to render it both splash- and dust-proof.
- DMW-BLC12 lithium-ion battery offers approximately 290 shots per charge or approximately 1000 shots per charge when working in the Power Save LVF mode. Additionally, the battery can be charged in-camera via USB or via AC power.
- Built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy connectivity allows for wireless image sharing and remote camera control from linked smartphones and tablets. Bluetooth LE also enables a constant connection to your mobile device, allowing for functions such as geolocation and automatic image transfer.
4K PHOTO Modes
Utilizing the G95’s video recording capabilities, a trio of still shooting modes are available for recording continuous 8MP stills at a 30 fps shooting rate:
- Burst: This mode will allow you to continuously record, making it ideal for instances where you need a fast frame rate in order to capture the best moment.
- Pre-Burst: This mode is ideal for times when you’re unsure of the critical moment to press the shutter button and will record images one second prior to and one second after pressing the shutter button in order to give you 60 frames to choose from.
- Burst (S/S): This mode most closely follows the video recording process, and allows you to playback your video, pause at the chosen moment, and use the shutter button to mark a chosen frame from the video and save it as a single 8MP frame.
Post Focus and Focus Stacking
Another attribute of the 4K capabilities is a unique focusing method called Post Focus. Working in conjunction with the contrast-detection focusing system and the intelligent Depth from Defocus (DFD) technology, Post Focus records imagery as a 4K MP4 file at 30 fps and shifts the specific point of focus throughout the burst shooting in order to offer a range of distinct focusing ranges to choose from. During playback, via the camera’s touchscreen, you can then tap the specific region of the image you wish to be in focus and an 8MP JPEG file will be created. Multiple individual files with different points of focus can be created from the original burst, and focusing assist functions can also be used to gain even more precise control over the specific in-focus region.
This technology also allows for producing focus stacked images in-camera to realize a greater depth of field, especially when photographing close-up subjects. In this mode, images are recorded and saved with varying points of focus and then blended together to gain an extended depth of field.
49-Area Depth-From-Defocus AF System
For accelerated autofocus performance, DFD (Depth-From-Defocus) technology is employed to quickly calculate the distance to subjects and adjust the focusing position, which enables continuous shooting up to 6 fps with continuous AF. This contrast-detection type focus method benefits both still and video recording modes, as well as subject tracking applications where subject color, size, and motion vectors are used to intelligently lock-onto the moving subjects and ensure precise focus. When working with portrait subjects, face/eye detection capabilities make it easier to photograph people and prioritize focusing as specifically as on a subject’s pupil. The focusing sensitivity and speed can be adjusted to further improve performance with certain subjects. Additionally, AF sensitivity down to -4 EV supports working in low-light conditions
Benefitting manual focus operation, focus peaking is available that highlights bright edges of contrast with a colored outline for quickly recognizing your focus point, as well as Touch MF Assist for touch-to-focus operation. MF Assist can also be used to increase magnification by up to 20x for more critical focusing on specific subjects.
Below are the detailed specifications:
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MSRP | $1,197.99 pre-order at B&H/ Adorama | |
Body type | ||
Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | |
Sensor | ||
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | |
Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | |
Effective pixels | 20 megapixels | |
Sensor photo detectors | 22 megapixels | |
Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | |
Sensor type | CMOS | |
Processor | Venus Engine | |
Image | ||
ISO | Auto, 200-25600 (expands down to ISO 100) | |
Boosted ISO (minimum) | 100 | |
White balance presets | 5 | |
Custom white balance | Yes (4 slots) | |
Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | |
Image stabilization notes | IS system works together with stabilized lenses to improve shake reduction | |
CIPA image stabilization rating | 5 stop(s) | |
Uncompressed format | RAW | |
JPEG quality levels | Fine, normal | |
Optics & Focus | ||
Autofocus |
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Number of focus points | 49 | |
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | |
Focal length multiplier | 2× | |
Screen / viewfinder | ||
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | |
Screen size | 3″ | |
Screen dots | 1,240,000 | |
Touch screen | Yes | |
Screen type | TFT LCD | |
Live view | Yes | |
Viewfinder type | Electronic | |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | |
Viewfinder magnification | 1.48× (0.74× 35mm equiv.) | |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360,000 | |
Photography features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec | |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | |
Maximum shutter speed (electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
Aperture priority | Yes | |
Shutter priority | Yes | |
Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
Subject / scene modes | No | |
Built-in flash | Yes | |
Flash range | 6.40 m (at ISO 100) | |
External flash | Yes (via hot shoe) | |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | |
Continuous drive | 9.0 fps | |
Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | |
Metering modes |
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Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps) | |
AE Bracketing | ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | |
WB Bracketing | Yes | |
Videography features | ||
Format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | |
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Microphone | Stereo | |
Speaker | Mono | |
Storage | ||
Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | |
Connectivity | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | |
USB charging | Yes (can be charged from external power banks) | |
HDMI | Yes (micro-HDMI) | |
Microphone port | Yes | |
Headphone port | Yes | |
Wireless | Built-In | |
Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2 | |
Remote control | Yes (via wired remote or smartphone) | |
Physical | ||
Environmentally sealed | Yes | |
Battery | Battery Pack | |
Battery description | Lithium-ion battery & charger | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 290 | |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz) | |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 77 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 3.03″) | |
Other features | ||
Orientation sensor | Yes | |
Timelapse recording | Yes | |
GPS | None |
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