For the professionals: operability and reliability
Extended battery life: USB power supply
Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, allows you to shoot while charging at high speed, convenient during long shoots in the studio or elsewhere. The battery can be charged while supplying power to the camera* when used in combination with USB Power Delivery standard compliant battery charger model DMW-BTC15.
*Battery must be installed in camera and retain some charge for feature to work.
・USB Type-C™ and USB-C™ are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
Double SD card slot for flexible data management
Both SD slots are UHS-II SDXC card compatible. Relay Recording allows recording between memory cards when the initial card becomes full during filming. Backup Recording allows the same data to be recorded to both cards at the same time. Allocation Record mode lets you specify the card slot to be used for recording still photographs and video.*
・SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Easy firmware updates via smartphone
Smart connectivity via Wi-Fi® 5GHz bands (IEEE802.11ac) and Bluetooth® v5.0 (Low Energy) for easy remote control. Panasonic's LUMIX Sync app for Android/iOS allows you to customise settings, including remote shutter release. Updating the camera’s firmware and copying settings to multiple cameras is also simple via LUMIX Sync.*
*Copying must done between cameras of the same model. ・The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. ・The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ・IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. ・Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.
XLR microphone adaptor DMW-XLR1*
The XLR adaptor allows you to connect an XLR microphone and capture high-quality stereo sound. When shooting MOV, 4ch audio and high-resolution sound recording at 96 kHz/24-bit are also selectable. This accessory also supports the use of plug-in power.
*Sold separately
Battery grip DMW-BGS5
Battery grip provides excellent grip performance and intuitive button and joystick operation even when shooting in the vertical position. Two batteries can be used, one for the camera and one for the grip, enabling longer shooting time.*
*Sold Separately
**A battery pack is not included in the DMW-BGS5
Tough body for a wide range of weather conditions
The tough body is ready to take on a variety of challenging shooting environments. The magnesium alloy full die-cast frame is highly durable, while sealing helps protect seam, dial, and button. The camera as a whole is dust- and splash-resistant.* In combination, these features help make shooting both productive and enjoyable in a wide range of weather conditions.
*Dust- and splash-resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.
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