Panasonic Lumix Dc-gh5 Operating Instructions

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Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DC-GH5LDC-GH5
DVQX1052ZA
F0217HN0
until 
2017/3/23
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your fam ily years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial n umber is on the tag located on 
the underside of your camera. Be sure to  retain this manual as your convenient camera 
information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items , etc. of your Digital 
Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illu strations in this Owner ’s 
Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes 
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
For the U.S.A. and Canada only
Information for Your Safety
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you  have 
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how t o 
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashi ng.
• Use only the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualif ied service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer AddressDealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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∫Product identification marking
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES  ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmf ul interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferenc e will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this  equipment does cause harmful i nterference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the eq uipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  more of the following 
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fr om that to which the receiver is 
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for h elp.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation 
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when 
connecting to computer o r peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation i s subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This  device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any int erference received, including in terference that may 
cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DC-GH5
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America 
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
DC-GH5
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
∫About the battery pack
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific t o that device.
1Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu.2Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.3Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and press [MENU/SET].
Contains FCC ID: VPYLB1JS955
This transmitter must not be co -located or operated in conjunct ion with any other 
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set  forth for an 
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)  Exposure 
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed  to comply without 
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the spec ified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the  terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and  j) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or  clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, nev er rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replac e only with the type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing of the batteries , please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for 
the correct method of disposal.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat abo ve 60xC (140 oF) or 
incinerate.
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∫About the battery charger
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied  one.
• Use a “High Speed HDMI cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work .
“High Speed HDMI cable” (Type A–Type A plug, up to 1.5 m (4.9 fee t) long)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL 1: optional).
• Do not use the headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
• Do not use the synchro cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet)  or more.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equ ipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may res ult in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by  strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit,  disturbing the pictures and/or 
sound.
• If this unit is adversely affe cted by electromagnetic equipmen t and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the  battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). 
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this  unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage li nes.• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabi net or in another confined 
space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connecte d to a 120 V AC power 
supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to  suit the AC outlet configuration.
• When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure t he cord you use is suited to 
the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the batte ry charger.
• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in sele cting a suitable AC plug adaptor 
or AC cord set.
Cautions for Use
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• Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC12: 
optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. 
• Do not press the monitor with excessive force.
• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemical s.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the cam era for a long period of 
time.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen  detergents, etc., to clean 
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the c oating may peel off.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays  of light from the sun may 
cause it to malfunction.
• Always use the supplied cords and cables.
• Do not extend the cords or the cables.
• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting  etc.), do not turn this unit 
off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW -AC10PP: optional). 
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or  static electricity.
• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or 
breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing impor tant data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format i t on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge  the battery before use.
• The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temp erature is too high or too 
low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after char ging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact  areas of the power plug or 
near the batteries.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively st able temperature: [Recommended 
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59  oF to 77  oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
• Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged.  When storing the battery for a 
long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remo ve the battery from the 
camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety..........................2
Preparation/Basic
Care of the camera .....................................8
Standard Accessories .................................9
About cards that can be used with 
this unit ......................................................10
About the Lens .......................................... 11
Quick Start Guide ......................................12
Names and Functions of Components ......18
Basic Operations .......................................21
Setting menu items ...................................27
Calling frequently-used menus instantly 
(Quick Menu).............................................28
Assigning frequently used functions to 
the buttons (function buttons)....................29
Recording
Taking Pictures using the Automatic 
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...............31
Setting the Focus Mode 
(AFS/AFF/AFC) .........................................33
Setting the Auto Focus Mode ....................34
Specifying the AF area position.................35
Adjusting Focus Manually .........................37
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure 
(AF/AE Lock) .............................................38
Compensating the Exposure .....................38
Setting the Light Sensitivity .......................39
Adjusting the White Balance .....................40
Select a Drive Mode ..................................41
Recording 6K/4K Photos ...........................41
Controlling Focus After Recording 
(Post Focus/Focus Stacking) ....................45
Taking Pictures with Time Lapse Shot/
Stop Motion Animation ..............................47
Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting 
Automatically (Bracket Recording) ............49
Image Stabilizer.........................................52
Raising the telescopic effect .....................54
Taking Pictures with the External Flash 
(Optional) ..................................................55
Recording Motion Picture ..........................56 Recording Motion Pictures in 
Creative Video Mode ................................ 61
Recording Motion Pictures Using a 
Connected External Device ...................... 67
Playback
Playing Back Pictures ............................... 72
Playing Back Motion Pictures ................... 72
Switching the Playback Method................ 73
Playing Back Group Pictures .................... 74
Deleting Pictures ...................................... 75
Menu
Menu list ................................................... 76
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
What you can do with the Wi-Fi®/
Bluetooth® function ................................... 88
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet........... 90
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ....... 94
Setting up a connection to a PC via a 
wireless access point.............................. 102
Others
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ... 104
Downloading software ............................ 104
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display ........ 107
Message Display ..................................... 111
Troubleshooting ...................................... 112
Specifications.......................................... 116
Digital Camera Accessory System ......... 122
Reading the Owner’s Manual 
(PDF format) ........................................... 123
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.).... 124
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Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.• The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:
– Drop or hit the camera.
– Press hard on the lens or the monitor.
∫ Splash Proof
Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera offers 
against exposure to a minimal am ount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does not 
guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjecte d to direct contact with 
water.
In order to minimize the possibility of damage please be sure t he following precautions are 
taken:
– The Splash Proof feature works in conjunction with the lenses  that were specifically designed 
to support this feature.
– The camera is not designed to be Dust and Splash proof when th e USB connection cable or 
the cable holder is attached to it.
– Make sure that all doors, socket caps and terminal covers are  securely closed.
– Make sure that you are in a dry and secure place when changing  the battery, lens or memory 
card. After changing, make sure their protective doors are secu rely closed.
– If this camera is exposed to water, sand or any other foreign  material clean it as soon as 
possible, taking the necessary precautions that the foreign sub stance does not get inside the 
camera.
– Under no circumstances should you touch or place any foreign o bjects within the camera or 
in close proximity of the camera’s image sensor.
When using the camera in cold environments with temperatures be tween s10oC 
and 0 oC (14  oF and 32  oF):
– Attach a Panasonic interchangeable lens with a minimum recomme nded operating 
temperature of  s10 oC (14  oF) before use.
If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the  monitor, wipe them off with a 
dry soft cloth.
– Not doing so may cause the moni tor to respond incorrectly to touch operations.
– If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfun ction may result.
∫About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity c hanges. Be careful of 
condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and monitor stains, fungus and camera 
malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for a bout 2 hours. The fog will 
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes  close to the ambient 
temperature.
If you shake the camera while it is turned off, its sensors may
 move or a rattling sound 
may be heard. The sound is caused by the In-Body Image Stabiliz er, and this is not a 
malfunction.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of February 2017. These may be subje ct to 
change.
Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as  camera body in this owner’s manual.)
¢1 This is referred to as  lens in this owner’s 
manual.
¢ 2 The interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) 
included in DC-GH5L is dust- and splash-proof.
¢ 3 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of pu rchase.
¢ 4 This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.
1 Interchangeable Lens¢1,2
2 Lens Hood
3Lens Cap¢3
4 Lens Rear Cap¢3
5 Body Cap¢4
6 Battery Pack
(Indicated as 
battery pack or battery  in the 
text)
Charge the battery before use.
7 Battery Charger
(Indicated as 
battery charger  or charger  in 
the text)
8 AC Cable
9 USB Connection Cable
10 Cable holder (P67)
11 Shoulder Strap
12 Hot shoe cover
¢4 (P55)
13 Eye Cup¢4
14 Flash synchro socket cap¢4
15 Cover for the battery grip connector¢4
VKF4971
DMW-BLF19PP
6
11 9
5
1PP1A561Z
10
DMW-BTC10PP
7 13
14
4YE1A561Z
VKF5108
DVPW1003Z
15
SKF0145K
12
VYF3522
K2CA2CA00025
8
K1HY24YY0021
1
2
VFC4605
H-ES12060
1ZE4Z260Z SYF0083
DC-GH5L
3
4
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• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the 
text.
• The card is optional.
• Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchange able lens (H-ES12060).
• If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at http://shop .panasonic.com/support
 for further 
information about obtaining replacement parts.
About cards that can be used with this unit
∫ Recording of motion pictures/6K photos/4K photos and speed class ratings
Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.
• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards reg arding continuous writing. 
To check the class, see the labeled side, etc. of the card.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website .
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
• Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swall owing.
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)• This unit is compatible with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 
3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with  Panasonic’s cards.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
[Rec Format][Rec Quality]Speed classLabel example
[AVCHD]All Class 4 or higher
[MP4]FHD
4K
UHS Speed Class 3
[MP4 (LPCM)]All
[MOV]All
6K/4K Photo
Post Focus function UHS Speed Class 3
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