Comparisons / Comparison of Leica C (Typ 112) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Comparison of Leica C (Typ 112) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 ×
Leica C (Typ 112) ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF5Leica C (Typ 112)
BrandPanasonicLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberGF5C
Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)108103
Width (mm)3728
Height (mm)6763
Weight (g)364195
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GF3-
SuccessorPanasonic GF6-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.1
Sensor format4/31/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.943.32
Sensor width (mm)17.37.6
Sensor height (mm)135.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.331.9
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6152
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.420.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.611.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)618193
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1440 x 1440(2.1 mp 1:1)
  • 1504 x 1504(2.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 904(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)4-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch)AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensPanasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S.LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 10 elements in 8 groups (4 Aspherical Lenses / 7 Aspherical surfaces)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0028.00 - 200.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)37.1
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.17 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2050
Filter thread (mm)37-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, PinpointContrast Detection: Face / AF Tracking / 23-area / 1-area modes
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-Color EVF; 0.20-inch, 200K-dot effective, 100% coverage
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)16080
Iso settingsAuto, 160-6400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to 12800; Intelligent ISOAuto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (Extended)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 250
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Guide: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's FacePanorama, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • digital red-eye correction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)5-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN 6.3 (ISO 160, m)ISO Auto: 0.6 - 7.0m (Wide), 0.8 - 2.3m (Tele)
Max flash sync (s)1/160-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Other memoryCompatible with UHS-I standard-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)-87
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • av/usb multi
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.45-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.42-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)4-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)4-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.41-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area = 0.189s-
Startup time (s)1.4-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330-
Battery form factorProprietary 7.2v 940mAhProprietary BP-DC14 E/U
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.7v
  • 950mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio 8.2 ae
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 9.2ae
  • silkypix developer studio
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNewly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus EngineAvailable in 'light gold' and 'dark red'. Bundle includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.



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