Panasonic Lumix GF5 + X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power O.I.S Mirrorless Camera
Condition & contents
| Grading | Almost as new, camera has had very little use, all functions dials functions correct. |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 12 month warranty |
| Includes | Boxed, complete. |
At a glance: Panasonic Lumix GF5 + 14-42 PZ kit - compact 12MP MFT mirrorless with retractable power-zoom.
About this lens
The Panasonic Lumix GF5 with X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power O.I.S. kit is Panasonic's 2012 compact Micro Four Thirds mirrorless body bundled with a power-zoom kit lens. 12MP MFT sensor, LCD-only (no EVF), touchscreen interface. A compact entry-level MFT camera of its era.
Build & handling
| Type | Micro Four Thirds mirrorless |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 12.1 megapixel MFT CMOS |
| ISO range | 160-6400 (expandable to 12800) |
| Continuous shooting | Up to 4 fps |
| Autofocus | 23-area contrast-detect |
| Video | 1080p at 60i / 30p (AVCHD / MP4) |
| Viewfinder | None (LCD only) |
| Screen | 3.0-inch fixed touchscreen, 920k dots |
| Weight (body) | 225g |
| IBIS | No |
| Weather sealing | No |
| Kit lens included | Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Power O.I.S. (retractable power-zoom) |
Works with
- Accepts Micro Four Thirds lenses (Panasonic Lumix G + Olympus M.Zuiko and all MFT lenses)
Best for
A compact entry-level MFT body with a retractable power-zoom kit lens - very pocketable combination. The X Vario 14-42 PZ power-zoom is notable for being one of the smallest MFT standard zooms made - retracts to pancake-thin when powered off. An affordable first mirrorless body.
Frequently asked questions
What's special about the power-zoom kit lens?
The X Vario PZ 14-42 is a retractable power-zoom - an electric motor drives the zoom rather than a mechanical ring. Useful for smooth video zooms, and the retracting design keeps the camera pocketable when off.
Specifications
| Type | Mirrorless |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Panasonic |