The Panasonic Lumix G91 is a rugged, splash-proof camera for any shooting situation. Now in a set with the LAOWA 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens.
Panasonic LUMIX G91
For videography, it offers 4K up to 30p with no time limit, Full HD including slow motion, microphone, headphone jack and VlogL. Proven 4K photo modes include 30fps for capturing fleeting moments with picture accuracy. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi make it easy to share pictures on the go, and the USB charging function makes it independent of the power grid.
Outstanding image quality and super-fast autofocus
The G91's 20-megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor operates without a low-pass filter to ensure the greatest possible detail. Combined with the Venus Engine image processor, this produces natural, true-to-life images with a wide dynamic range.
For blur-free shots, the LUMIX G91 features 5-axis Dual I.S. image stabilization, which combines optical and sensor stabilization. It corrects motion blur in freehand long exposures by up to 5 EV stops. The G91's image stabilization ensures stable images in both stills and video, including 4K video.
High-speed autofocus (AF) with a response time of just 0.07 s and high-speed continuous shooting at 9 fps (AF-S) or 6 fps (AF-C) are best suited for sharp images of fast-moving subjects. With Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology, the G91 tracks moving subjects with confidence. Here, the AF sensitivity setting can be adjusted as needed to match the movement of the subject.
Face/Eye Detection AF automatically detects human faces for targeted focusing. Other focusing modes such as Pinpoint AF for pinpoint focus orientation and Low Light AF for low-light conditions complete the offering. A user-definable Custom Multi AF allows users to select specific differently positioned blocks from 49 focus detection areas. For manual focusing, Focus Peaking facilitates accurate focusing.
Design and ergonomics improved
The design of the LUMIX G91 has been revised for easier operation. Three new buttons for exposure, ISO, and white balance, arranged in a row on top of the camera, allow quickest access. Rear buttons around the thumbwheel allow quick access to various settings during shooting and playback. The front and rear dials on the top right of the G91 are used for direct setting of shooting parameters and can be configured individually.
Image control is optionally via the large OLED live viewfinder with 2.36 million pixels, 100% field of view and 0.74x magnification or the fold-out and tiltable 7.5 cm OLED touchscreen monitor with 1.04 pixels.
The G91's redesigned body construction features a full die-cast magnesium alloy front frame. The redesigned grip provides a more comfortable and secure hold when shooting. Seals protect all body connections, dials and buttons from dust and splash water1 ingress, so the LUMIX G91 can be used in adverse environments.
1 Dust- and splash-proof does not mean that damage will not occur if the camera is exposed to direct contact with dust and water.
Variable video functions
Using the HDMI output and an (optional) HDMI cable, the video signal in 4:2:2 / 8bit2 can also be output to an external monitor during recording. V-Log L for a wider dynamic range for color representation in post-processing is pre-installed. A 3.5 mm microphone jack for high-quality audio recording and a headphone jack are also provided.
TheG91 is also equipped with the familiar 4K photo modes of LUMIX cameras. They allow you to extract fleeting moments at 30fps from a 4K video. This is now even easier thanks to the new Auto Marking function, which automatically detects changes in the image content and marks new scenes. The G91 also allows you to create "stromotion" images by combining multiple frames into one shot to create this unusual effect.
2 4:2:0 8-bit recording on an SD memory card
Creative composition options
By using Depth From Defocus (DFD) autofocus technology and combining it with 4K Photo, the G91 offers the ability to change the focus point after shooting (Post Focus mode). The Focus Stacking function expands the depth of field by combining multiple images. Users can also shoot a maximum of 999 images with graduated focus using the Focus Bracketing function to create images with different depth of field.
Complementing the many photo styles familiar from LUMIX cameras, the G91 allows users to capture dynamic monochrome images with special emphasis on highlights and shadows while preserving details. L.Monochrome D complements the standard Monochrome and L.Monochrome and offers even more differentiated darker areas. All monochrome modes can be combined with a grain effect to achieve image results with an analog film look.
The newly added LiveView Composite recording function is useful for capturing fireworks or stars in the night sky, for example. This function releases the shutter at specific intervals and combines various subject details with high brightness in a single image against a consistently dark background.
Powerful performance
With the G91, Panasonic introduces a power-saving function that automatically puts the camera to sleep after a period of inactivity detected by the eye sensor. A light tap on the shutter release button immediately makes the camera ready to shoot again. This provides an enduring battery life of approximately 900 images per charge.(3)
The battery grip (DMW-BGG1) is available for even more power. In addition to extending battery life, it offers a range of additional controls for more convenient portrait shooting. Like the G91, the DMW-BGG1 features a rugged, splash- and dust-proof housing.(4)
With built-in Bluetooth 4.2 and WiFi 2.4 GHz, friends and family can always be kept up to date with the latest shots. Bluetooth Low Energy enables constant connectivity with minimal power consumption for easy and fast image transfer, as well as optional automatic GPS tagging (via a smartphone, for example).
(3) Under test conditions according to LUMIX and CIPA standards when the power saving function is set to 3 seconds.
(4) Dust and splash proof does not mean that no damage will occur if the camera is exposed to direct contact with dust and water.
The LAOWA 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens is a high-performance macro lens with a maximum magnification of 2:1 that is specifically optimized for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system cameras. The high-quality optical design with 3 ED lenses provides effective apochromatic correction (APO) and eliminates chromatic aberration in both the in-focus and out-of-focus areas. This improves sharpness, clarity as well as color accuracy, prevents color fringing and greatly simplifies post-processing.
An aperture motor provides automatic aperture transfer and control directly on the camera. This allows focusing with an open aperture, which is a great advantage for macro shots. The EXIF data is transferred to the camera body and the focus magnifier is automatically activated when the focus ring is turned. The solid metal housing ensures the greatest robustness and outdoor usability. Despite this, this macro lens is extremely lightweight at just 240g and also very compact at only 79mm in length.
Unlike other macro lenses with a magnification of 1:1, this 2:1 magnification macro lens allows for much more extreme close-ups. The 50mm focal length is equivalent to a 100mm lens on full-frame cameras, making it also an ideal portrait lens with beautiful bokeh. Focusing is done manually.
General | |
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Product Type | mirrorless system camera |
Camera body | ✘ |
Camera kit | ✔ |
Market entry | January 2018 |
Colour | black |
Image sensor | |
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Crop factor | 2.0 |
Sensor chip | CMOS |
Sensor size | 17.3x13.0 mm |
Sensor format | Micro Four Thirds |
effective pixels | 20.300.000 Pixel |
Resolution | 21.8 Mio. Pixel |
Sensor cleaning | ✔ |
Electronics | |
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Autofocus | ✔ |
Focusing | Single autofocus, continuous autofocus, tracking autofocus, manual, AFL function, AF-assist light (LED), focus peaking, focus magnifier (6x) |
Focus measuring fields | 225 |
Dimming button | ✔ |
shortest exposure time | 1/8000 Sek. |
longest exposure time | 30 Sek. |
Shutter speed | 30-1/8000 Sek. |
manual exposure | ✔ |
Exposure control | Full auto, program auto (with program shift), aperture priority, aperture priority, manual |
Centre-weighted metering | ✔ |
Multi-segment metering | ✔ |
Aperture priority | ✔ |
max. light sensitivity | 100-25.600 ISO |
Spot exposure | ✔ |
Continuous photos | 60 B/Sek. |
Video | |
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Video file format | MP4 (Codec H.264), AVCHQ (Codec H.264) |
Max. Video resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 (16:9) 60p |
8k video recording | ✘ |
4K video recording | ✔ |
HD recording | ✔ |
Video time code | ✘ |
Webcam function | ✔ |
Clean HDMI | ✔ |
Clean HDMI Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 (16:9) 60p |
Clean HDMI Colour space | 4:2:2 8bit |
Display | |
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Screen resolution | 1.040.000 Pixel |
Screen size | 7.5 cm |
Screen size (in inches) | 3.0 " |
Display mobility | rotatable and swiveling |
Touchscreen | ✔ |
Liveview | ✔ |
Memory | |
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Memory slot | SD,SDHC,SDXC |
MemorySlotNumber | 2 Slot |
Lens | |
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Bayonet mount | MFT |
Focal length | 50 mm |
Stabiliser | ✔ |
max. speed | f2,8 |
min. Close-up | 13,5 cm |
Lens hood | ✘ |
Filter thread | 49 mm |
Flash | |
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Accessory shoe | ✔ |
Built-in flash | ✔ |
Sync. time | 1/250 Sek. |
Power Supply | |
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battery type | Panasonic DMW-BLF19E |
Capacity | 1860 |
Shots per charge | 400 (CIPA) |
Dimensions | |
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Dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92 mm |
Wide | 137 mm |
Height | 97 mm |
Depth | 92 mm |
Weight (incl. battery and memory card) | 898 g |
Other features | |
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Serial photography | ✔ |
Colour depth | 36bit |
viewfinder | ✔ |
Viewfinder size factor | 1.66 x |
Dioptric correction | ✔ |
Connectivity | Bluetooth,WLAN,HDMI,Pict bridge,Video out,AV-out,USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s) |
RAW files | ✔ |
Face detection | ✔ |
Spirit level | ✔ |
Self-timer | ✔ |
Remote control | ✔ |
Automatic timer | ✔ |
Smartphone control | ✔ |
GPS receiver | ✔ |
other functions | Grid fade-in, zebra function, orientation sensor, user profiles with 3 user profiles |
Waterproof | ✘ |
Splash-proof | ✔ |
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