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Pros Pros
  • Advanced video capabilities including 10-bit internal recording, V-Log, and anamorphic support
  • Compact, weather-sealed, and ergonomic body design
  • Highly effective in-body image stabilization
  • Excellent image quality and dynamic range
  • Versatile features like dual SD slots, USB charging, and a vari-angle screen
Cons Cons
  • Contrast-based autofocus lacks the reliability and tracking performance of phase-detect competitors
  • Inconvenient micro-HDMI port instead of full-size
  • Significant sensor crop when shooting 4K at 60p
  • Limited burst shooting speeds compared to rivals
  • Recording time limits in specific video modes

Announcement date Announcement date September 2, 2020
Launch price Launch price $1,999
Sensor Sensor 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Video Video 4K 59.94p
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
Burst Burst 7 fps electronic · 7 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date September 2, 2020
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,999
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount L-Mount
Body type Body type Mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 24.2MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor Venus Engine
Native ISO range Native ISO range Photo
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 51,200 (50 to 204,800 Extended)

Video
Native: 100 to 51,200
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1, 65:24, 2:1
Advertised dynamic range Advertised dynamic range 14stops

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 7fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 7fps
RAW formats RAW formats 14-bit RAW
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit

AF architecture AF architecture Contrast detect
AF points AF points Contrast Detection: 225
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF coverage AF coverage 94% x 94%
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -6EV
Subject recognition Subject recognition Human, Face, Eye, Animal

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/16000s to 60s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/250 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/8000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Multiple, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 2.36M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.74x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 1.84M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fully articulating

Internal Recording Internal Recording H.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (150 Mb/s)
3328 x 2496 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (150 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (100 Mb/s)

H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (100 to 150 Mb/s)
3328 x 2496 at 23.98/25/29.97/50 fps (100 to 150 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (100 Mb/s)

H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (100 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps (28 to 100 Mb/s)

H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 50/59.94 fps (200 Mb/s)
3328 x 2496 at 50 fps (200 Mb/s)

H.265/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (72 to 100 Mb/s)
External Recording External Recording 4:2:2 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 up to 50/59.94 fps

Raw 12-Bit
5888 x 3312 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
3536 x 2656 at 23.98/25/29.97/50 fps
4128 x 2176 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
Max video resolution Max video resolution 4K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 59.94p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 59.94p
Codecs Codecs H.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit, H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit, H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit, H.265/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
Bit depth and chroma Bit depth and chroma 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
Max bitrate Max bitrate 150Mbps
Gamma / log profiles Gamma / log profiles HDR-HLG, Panasonic V-Log
Slow-motion maximum Slow-motion maximum 1080p at 100fps
Active cooling Active cooling No
Recording limit Recording limit 30 min
Audio recording Audio recording LPCM
Built-in ND filter Built-in ND filter No

Card slots Card slots 2
Card types Card types 1x Slot 1: SD UHS-II; Slot 2: SD UHS-I

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes
IBIS rating IBIS rating 5 stops

USB USB 1x USB-C Input
HDMI output HDMI output Micro Type-D
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Bluetooth Yes
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output Yes
Flash sync terminal Flash sync terminal No
Hot shoe Hot shoe 1x Hot Shoe

Battery Battery DMW-BLK22
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 440 shots
CIPA battery life (EVF) CIPA battery life (EVF) 440 shots
CIPA video recording time CIPA video recording time Approx. 100 min
USB power delivery USB power delivery Yes

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 630g (1 lb 6.2 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 132.6 x 97.1 x 81.9 mm (5.22 x 3.82 x 3.22 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 714g (1 lb 9.2 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20