Panasonic DC-G90 Overview
Comprising a versatile set of photo and video capabilities, the Panasonic Lumix DC-G90 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera also characterised by its sleek and portable design. Featuring a 20.3MP Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine, high-resolution stills can be recorded with a wide sensitivity range of ISO 200-25600 and continuous shooting is supported at up to 9 fps with AF-S. UHD 4K video recording is also supported at 30p and pre-installed V-Log L enables a wider dynamic range of up to 12 stops for greater colour grading control during post production. Also, 4:2:2 8-bit output is possible when recording externally via micro-HDMI and both headphone and microphone jacks support improved audio recording. Additionally, complementing the imaging capabilities, a Dual I.S.2 system that offers the use of both in-camera and in-lens image stabilisation systems to effectively minimise the appearance of camera shake by up to five stops.
Benefitting the versatile photo and video capabilities is a compact form factor and a durable, weather-sealed design to suit working in inclement conditions. For eye-level viewing, a 0.74x-magnification OLED viewfinder is featured with a 2.36m-dot resolution for clear viewing. The rear 3.0" 1.24m-dot OLED incorporates a free-angle design to benefit working from high, low, and front-facing angles and it is also a touchscreen for intuitive operation. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enable wireless remote camera control and image transferring to a mobile device.
20.3MP Digital Live MOS Sensor and Venus Engine
Optimised for high-speed high-resolution imaging, the G90 features a 20.3MP Light MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor and an enhanced Venus Engine processor to create sharp, detailed stills and UHD 4K video. This configuration maximises resolution while keeping noise to a minimum, permitting the use of sensitivities up to ISO 25600. It is also quick, enabling continuous shooting rates of up to 9 fps with AF-S and 6 fps with AF-C.
UHD 4K Video Recording
Supplementing the camera's stills capabilities is UHD 4K video recording at up to 30p with an 8-bit colour depth and 4:2:0 sampling while recording internally. Alternatively, external recording is supported via micro-HDMI with 4:2:2 sampling and 8-bit colour depth. V-Log L has been pre-installed on this camera and is used to capture a flat, neutral gamma curve well-suited for grading. Slow motion video is available with support for 120, 90, and 60 fps in Full HD resolution. Additionally, both a 3.5mm headphone jack and 3.5mm microphone input are available for improving audio capture.
5-Axis Image Stabilisation and Dual I.S. 2
Helping to achieve the utmost sharpness when photographing handheld, Dual I.S. 2 combines the G90's 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilisation technology with lens-based image stabilisation to compensate for up to five stops of camera shake along with a broader range of movement types to render sharper, clearer imagery. Dual I.S. 2 requires the use of compatible Lumix lenses featuring O.I.S.
Body Design and Wireless Connectivity
- A large OLED Live View Finder has a high 2.36m-dot resolution and 0.74x magnification for eye-level composition.
- A larger means for image composition and playback, the 3.0" 1.24m-dot rear OLED monitor has a free angle, tilt and swivel design to support viewing from a variety of angles. It is also a touchscreen, which permits intuitive menu navigation and settings control.
- Constructed from magnesium alloy with a die-cast frame, the G90 features a durable design that also incorporates extensive sealing at joints, dials, and buttons to render it both splash- and dust-proof.
- DMW-BLC12 lithium-ion battery offers approximately 290 shots per charge or approximately 1000 shots per charge when working in the Power Save LVF mode. Additionally, the battery can be charged in-camera via USB or via AC power.
- Built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy connectivity allows for wireless image sharing and remote camera control from linked smartphones and tablets. Bluetooth LE also enables a constant connection to your mobile device, allowing for functions such as geolocation and automatic image transfer.
4K PHOTO Modes
Utilising the G90's video recording capabilities, a trio of still shooting modes are available for recording continuous 8MP stills at a 30 fps shooting rate:
- Burst: This mode will allow you to continuously record, making it ideal for instances where you need a fast frame rate in order to capture the best moment.
- Pre-Burst: This mode is ideal for times when you're unsure of the critical moment to press the shutter button and will record images one second prior to and one second after pressing the shutter button in order to give you 60 frames to choose from.
- Burst (S/S): This mode most closely follows the video recording process, and allows you to playback your video, pause at the chosen moment, and use the shutter button to mark a chosen frame from the video and save it as a single 8MP frame.
Post Focus and Focus Stacking
Another attribute of the 4K capabilities is a unique focusing method called Post Focus. Working in conjunction with the contrast-detection focusing system and the intelligent Depth from Defocus (DFD) technology, Post Focus records imagery as a 4K MP4 file at 30 fps and shifts the specific point of focus throughout the burst shooting in order to offer a range of distinct focusing ranges to choose from. During playback, via the camera's touchscreen, you can then tap the specific region of the image you wish to be in focus and an 8MP JPEG file will be created. Multiple individual files with different points of focus can be created from the original burst, and focusing assist functions can also be used to gain even more precise control over the specific in-focus region.
This technology also allows for producing focus stacked images in-camera to realise a greater depth of field, especially when photographing close-up subjects. In this mode, images are recorded and saved with varying points of focus and then blended together to gain an extended depth of field.
49-Area Depth-From-Defocus AF System
For accelerated autofocus performance, DFD (Depth-From-Defocus) technology is employed to quickly calculate the distance to subjects and adjust the focusing position, which enables continuous shooting up to 6 fps with continuous AF. This contrast-detection type focus method benefits both still and video recording modes, as well as subject tracking applications where subject colour, size, and motion vectors are used to intelligently lock-onto the moving subjects and ensure precise focus. When working with portrait subjects, face/eye detection capabilities make it easier to photograph people and prioritise focusing as specifically as on a subject's pupil. The focusing sensitivity and speed can be adjusted to further improve performance with certain subjects. Additionally, AF sensitivity down to -4 EV supports working in low-light conditions
Benefitting manual focus operation, focus peaking is available that highlights bright edges of contrast with a coloured outline for quickly recognising your focus point, as well as Touch MF Assist for touch-to-focus operation. MF Assist can also be used to increase magnification by up to 20x for more critical focusing on specific subjects.
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II Overview
A versatile all-in-one zoom featuring a robust physical design, the Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. from Panasonic is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and provides a 28-280mm equivalent focal length range. The lens construction incorporates three aspherical elements and a pair of extra-low dispersion elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions for greater image sharpness and clarity. Multi-coatings have also been applied to individual elements to reduce lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color fidelity in harsh lighting conditions.
Benefitting the optics, this zoom sports a splash and dust-resistant design to suit working in inclement weather conditions. This lens also features a stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocus performance that benefits both stills and movie shooting. An internal focusing design maintains the overall lens length during operation and also quickens focusing speeds. Additionally, POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) benefits this expansive wide-to-tele zoom range by compensating for camera shake for sharper handheld shooting.
- Designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, this lens provides a 28-280mm equivalent focal length range to cover wide-angle to telephoto perspectives.
- Three aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements combine to minimize spherical and chromatic aberrations, as well as distortion, throughout the zoom range for increased clarity and sharpness.
- Multi-coated elements help to suppress lens flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color accuracy.
- POWER O.I.S. compensates for camera shake in order to realize sharper photos and videos when shooting handheld.
- Stepping motor provides smooth and near-silent autofocus that pairs with an inner focusing design for quick performance. The AF system is also compatible with Lumix cameras' high-speed contrast-detection systems for focusing speeds up to 240 fps.
- Splash and dust-resistant design benefits working in inclement weather conditions.
- Rounded seven-blade diaphragm produces a smooth out-of-focus quality when working with shallow depth of field techniques.
Panasonic Lumix GC-G90 Specs
Imaging | |
Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Camera Format | Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor) |
Pixels | Actual: 21.77 Megapixel Effective: 20.3 Megapixel |
Maximum Resolution | 8176 x 1920 |
Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
Sensor Type | MOS |
Sensor Size | 17.3 x 13 mm |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Image Stabilisation | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Exposure Control | |
ISO Sensitivity | 200 to 25600 (Extended: 100 to 25600) |
Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter 1/16000 to 1 Second Bulb Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/2000 to 60 Seconds Bulb Mode |
Metering Method | Centre-Weighted Average, Multiple, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Programme, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Colour Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 9 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Exposures (Raw) Up to 6 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Exposures (Raw) Up to 2 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Exposures (Raw) Up to 9 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 600 Exposures (JPEG) Up to 6 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 600 Exposures (JPEG) Up to 2 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 600 Exposures (JPEG) Up to 30 fps at 8.3 MP (JPEG) |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 10-Second Delay |
Video | |
Recording Modes | MP4 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/29.97p [100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 29.97p [20 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94p [28 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) at 29.97p [10 Mb/s] AVCHD Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94p [28 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94i [17 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/59.94i [24 Mb/s] |
External Recording Modes | DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) |
Video Encoding | NTSC |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto: 200 to 6400 (Extended: 100 to 6400) |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input |
Audio File Format | AAC |
Focus | |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Flexible (AFF), Manual Focus (M) |
Autofocus Points | Contrast Detection: 49 |
Viewfinder and Monitor | |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic (OLED) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360,000 Dot |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 20 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.74x |
Dioptre Adjustment | -4 to +4 |
Monitor Size | 3" |
Monitor Resolution | 1,240,000 Dot |
Monitor Type | Articulating Touchscreen OLED |
Flash | |
Built-In Flash | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Guide Number | 9' / 2.7 m at ISO 200 |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/200 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Interface | |
Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Connectivity | Micro-B (USB 2.0) |
Wireless | Wi-Fi |
GPS | No |
Environmental | |
Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% |
Physical | |
Battery | 1 x DMW-BLC12 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1200 mAh (Approx. 290 Shots) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.1 x 3.7 x 3" / 130.4 x 93.5 x 77.4 mm |
Weight | 1.06 lb / 484 g |
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II Specs
Focal Length | 14 to 140mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 28 to 280mm) |
Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 to 5.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Format Compatibility | Micro Four Thirds |
Angle of View | 75° to 8.8° |
Maximum Magnification | 0.25x |
Minimum Focus Distance | 11.81" / 30 cm |
Optical Design | 14 Elements in 12 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Filter Size | 58 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.64 x 2.95" / 67 x 75 mm |
Weight | 9.3 oz / 265 g |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 0.89 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.0 x 4.0 x 4.0" |
In the Box
- Panasonic Lumix DC-G90 Mirrorless Digital Camera
- Panasonic DMW-BLC12 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 1200mAh)
- Panasonic DMW-BTC12 Battery Charger
- USB Cable
- Shoulder Strap
- Hot Shoe Cover
- Panasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S Lens
- Barcode: 67587
- Supplier Code: DC-G90 & H-FSA14140