Panasonic Memory Card Compatibility
Panasonic Micro Four Thirds cameras use SD memory cards. They are compatible with either SDHC or SDXC memory cards.
The SDHC standard has a maximum capacity of 32GB.
The SDXC standard has a maximum capacity of 2TB. Cameras that can use SDXC are backwards compatible with SDHC cards.
SD Card Specs
This will be a quick breakdown of important specs to take into account when buying a card.
Multiple specs cover maximum sustained write speeds. The attention is because high frame rate 4k and larger video are demanding.
Cameras Compatible with SDHC (32GB Maximum Capacity)
The maximum capacity of memory cards that these cameras can use is 32GB.
Errors will occur if a 64GB or larger card is used. Images or video can be corrupted.
I would recommend getting a 32GB card with UHS-I compatibility. These cards have the fastest transfer speeds.
- Panasonic G1
- Panasonic G2
- Panasonic G3
- Panasonic G10
- Panasonic GF1
- Panasonic GF2
- Panasonic GX1
Recommended SDHC Cards
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- Sequential read speed of up to 100MB/s
- Class 10, U1 rating delivers speed and performance for full HD photography and HD videography.
- V10 video speed rating to capture uninterrupted HD video at 1920x1080 format
- Compatible with point & shoot cameras, DSLR cameras, standard & advanced HD-enabled video cameras, and more
- Reliable & Durable: Magnet Proof, Shock Proof, Temperature Proof, Waterproof
- Quick transfer read speeds up to 90MB/s.
- Write speeds are not capable of recording 4k video.
- Class 10 rating for Full HD video (1080p).
- Waterproof, temperature proof, X-ray Proof, magnet-Proof, and shockproof.
- UHS Speed Class 1 (U1) supports Full HD video and burst shots. 130MB/s transfer speeds1 let you upload footage to your PC in an instant.
- Built to survive tough conditions and heavy usage, whether you’re at home, outside, or on the go. Backed by 10-year limited warranty.
- Highly durable with comprehensive 7-proof protection.
- Backed by a 10 year warranty.
Cameras Compatible with SDXC (2TB Maximum Capacity)
The maximum capacity of memory cards that these cameras can use is 2TB.
I would recommend getting a 32GB card with UHS-I compatibility. This way the cards will have fast enough continuous write speeds for high frame rate 4k video.
- Panasonic G4
- Panasonic G5
- Panasonic G6
- Panasonic G7
- Panasonic GF3
- Panasonic GF5
- Panasonic GF6
- Panasonic GF7
- Panasonic GF8
- Panasonic GF9 (GX-850, GX-800)
- Panasonic GX8
- Panasonic GX9
- Panasonic GX85
Recommended SDXC Cards
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- UHS-I, U1, and Class 10 Speed Rating. Can sustain 10MB/s write speeds.
- Excellent choice for photos.
- Capable of recording Full HD (1920x1080) Video.
- Inexpensive with more than good enough performance.
- Larger capacities are available for a reasonable price.
- UHS-I, U3, V30, and Class 10 Speed Rating. Can sustain 30MB/s write speeds.
- Good for burst shooting photos and recording 4K video.
- Larger capacity cards are available.
- Reliable & Durable: Magnet Proof, Shock Proof, Temperature Proof, Waterproof.
- Comparatively expensive for faster read speeds.
- UHS-I, U3, V30, and Class 10 Speed Rating. Can sustain 30MB/s write speeds.
- Only makes sense for professional use or if you need the largest storage capacity available.
- Temperature-proof, waterproof, shock-proof, and X-ray-proof.
SD Card Compatibility
The latest firmware will have the best card compatibility.
Cards are backwards compatible. A camera that can use an SDXC card can also use SDHC and SD cards.
A camera that is compatible with SDHC cards can not use an SDXC card. The camera have an error message, will not be able to format the card, or image will be corrupted.
There are four versions of Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. They can be identified by storage capacity.
- Secure Digital (SD) - 128MB to 2GB.
- Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) - 4GB to 32GB.
- Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) - 64GB to 2TB.
- Secure Digital Ultra Capacity (SDUC) - 4TB to 128TB.
SD Card Speed
Speed ratings of an SD card is determined by the sequential write and read speeds. SD memory card write speed is essential for continuous shooting and video.
A slow memory card can cause a drop in the number of continuous images a camera can take. This is because the buffer in the camera is not able to write data to the card fast enough.
Card read speed is nice to have for transferring files to a computer or laptop. If you have cards that are full, a SD card with a fast read speed will decrease the transfer time.
Ultra High Speed (UHS)
The Ultra High Speed (UHS) bus is available in SDUC, SDXC, and SDHC cards. UHS cards to have increased read and write speeds.
Three different specs exist. They are UHS-I, UHS-II, and UHS-III.
Look at the front of the memory card to figure out the rating of a card. If the card has UHS, a Roman numeral I, II, or III will be on the front of the memory card.
- UHS-I - Maximum transfer rate of 104 MB/s
- UHS-II - Maximum transfer rate of 312 MB/s
- UHS-III - Maximum transfer rate of 624 MB/s
Storage Capacity
Below is an approximation of how many JPEG images can be stored on a memory card with the given capacity.
- 16GB - 4,640 images
- 32GB - 9,280 images
- 64GB - 18,560 images
- 128GB - 37,120 images
- 256GB - 74,240 images