Panasonic has just announced a new box-style mirrorless camera: the Panasonic LUMIX BGH1. This camera is designed for video shooting and no stills photography, emphasizing streaming/ broadcasting/multi-camera shooting capabilities. It features a Micro Four Thirds lens mount, a 10.2MP Live MOS sensor with dual native ISO, similar to the one found in the LUMIX GH5S. It can record in C4K/4K at up to 60 fps, and up to 240 fps in FHD. Let’s take a closer look at this new compact and lightweight camera! The new LUMIX DC-BGH1 is Panasonic’s first take at creating a smaller and even more compact mirrorless camera with a four-thirds sensor. But, the Panasonic LUMIX DC-BGH1 is not a hybrid camera; it’s designed for shooting video. Panasonic LUMIX BGH1 Image credit: CineD Panasonic LUMIX BGH1 – GH5S with a New Form Factor This camera features the same sensor as the GH5S, which is a 10.2MP Live MOS sensor with multi- aspect and dual native ISO (V-Log L: ISO 400 & 2,000, HLG: ISO 320 & 1600, Cinelike: ISO 160 & 800). The general ISO range is from 160 to 51,200. The image processor is a Venus Engine, similar to the one in the GH5S, too. However, the LUMIX BGH1 has a smaller form factor than the GH5S and the sensor / processor are optimized to work in video mode. According to Panasonic, the camera has been designed for a vast range of applications, including streaming, events, documentary, cinema and traditional broadcast shooting. Due to its...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 13 October, 2020