Panasonic Lumix GM5

摘要

The Panasonic Lumix GM5 is one of those rare cameras that have interchangeable lenses, but still fit into your pocket or small handbag. It's a great selling point for anyone attracted to the benefits of a CSC, but still find them too big. It's an update to the Lumix GM1 (see our review, Issue 413) and while it adds new features, its weight has only nudged up by 5g. The most significant addition is the eyepiece. This comes into its own when shooting in direct sunlight and the reflections on the screen can make life difficult. Holding the camera up against your eye can also help to avoid camera shake. The image it shows is a tad small and not very bright, but we're still happy to have it. It's a shame the screen isn't hinged, which would provide even greater flexibility when shooting. The 3in screen now has a widescreen aspect ratio. That means your videos will display without any black bars, though they will be present when viewing photos shot in the standard 4:3 aspect ratio. It's also a touchscreen, as before, making it very easy to change focus.