Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
vs Panasonic Lumix GH5
Both builds use the Panasonic Leica DG 25-50mm f/1.7 so you can pin one and flip the body in the simulator.
| Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K | Panasonic Lumix GH5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor size | 18.96 × 10 mm | 17.3 × 13 mm |
| Crop factor | 2.02× | 2× |
| Sensor class | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Native mount | MFT | MFT |
| Aspect modes | 16:9 · 17:9 | 4:3 · 16:9 |
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
Because the Lumix GH5 has the larger sensor, the same focal length reads wider on it. Here's the full-frame-equivalent and horizontal field of view for each at common focal lengths.
| Lens focal | Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (2.02×) | Lumix GH5 (2×) |
|---|---|---|
| 16mm | 32mm · 61.3° | 32mm · 56.8° |
| 24mm | 48mm · 43.1° | 48mm · 39.6° |
| 35mm | 71mm · 30.3° | 70mm · 27.8° |
| 50mm | 101mm · 21.5° | 100mm · 19.6° |
| 85mm | 172mm · 12.7° | 170mm · 11.6° |
What's the crop-factor difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and the Lumix GH5?
The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 2.02× and the Lumix GH5 is 2×. The Lumix GH5 is wider — with the same lens it captures roughly 1% more horizontal field of view than the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and Lumix GH5 use the same lenses?
Yes — both are MFT mount, so any lens (or adapter) works identically on either.
Which is wider, the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the Lumix GH5?
The Lumix GH5. Its larger sensor (2× vs 2.02×) sees a wider field of view from any given focal length.