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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7

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Pros

  • GF7 produces excellent still photos
  • The night photograph was excellent
  • new ways of thinking

Cons

  • Panasonic also jettisoned the grip
  • this 14 second movie is 48Mb in size
  • quite visible noise and loss of fine detail

Key specs

  • Live MOS
  • Four Thirds
  • 17.3x13 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4592, 3448 px
  • Micro Four Thirds
  • 3.5
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3 in
  • yes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7

Pros

  • GF7 produces excellent still photos
  • The night photograph was excellent
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • Fuji kit lenses are really good lenses
  • compact size and great IQ
  • it is very good for action photography
  • The telephoto options are also sharp and consistent
  • with best IQ and a decent close focusing capability
  • it is remarkably good

Cons

  • Panasonic also jettisoned the grip
  • this 14 second movie is 48Mb in size
  • quite visible noise and loss of fine detail
  • Panasonic don't include a HDMI cable as standard in the box
  • lack of an optical viewfinder
  • The camera takes the same amount of time again to apply noise reduction
  • this lens wide open is not good in the corners
  • DSLR is not old tech
  • Sony/Zeiss FE lenses) is terrible
  • A5100 has a limited touch screen
  • Fuji lenses can be very expensive

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4592 x 3448 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOS
Image sensor formatFour Thirds
Sensor size0.68 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4592 x 3448 px
Other resolutions
  • 3232x2424
  • 2272x1704
  • 4592x3064
  • 3232x2160
  • 1824x1216
  • 4592x2584
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 3424x3224
  • 2416x2416
  • 1712x1712
ProcessorVenus Engine
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Optics and focus
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds
Digital zoom4.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)2.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast autofocusyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier2x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points23
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter1.46 in
Phase detection autofocusno
Number of AF points (contrast)23
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/16000 sec
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures7
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps1/3
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
AE frames
  • 3
  • 5
  • 7
WB Bracketing
Yes
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/320s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
Flash metering systemTTL
External flashno
Continuous drive5.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Children
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Speed (JPEG)5.8 fps
Speed (RAW)5.8 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 1.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsAAC
Wind filteryes
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Dimensions
Weight8.32 oz
Width4.19 in
Height2.54 in
Depth1.31 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)230
Battery life (max)680.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity680.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages supportMulti
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum25600
Boosted ISO minimum100
Boosted ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution4592 x 3448 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • MPO
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Display aspect ratio3:2
Screen dots1040000
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Separate info displayno
Flip-out screenyes
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions1920.0 px
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Black,Silver
  • Brown,Silver
  • Pink,Silver
  • Silver,White
  • White
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
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Connectivity
micro-HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB portyes
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Firewireno

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (21)

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix GF7 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 20.01.2015
Panasonic Lumix GF7 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Panasonic Lumix GF7 is a new entry-level compact system camera that focuses on taking better "selfies". The tiny GF7 has a range of selfie modes, a 180-degree tilting LCD screen, built-in wireless and NFC connectivity, a 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, 1080p HD video, and a touchscreen interface. Read our Panasonic Lumix GF7 review, complete with full-size JPEG and RAW sample images...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic DMC-GF7 Digital Camera Review
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Published: 22.01.2016
Panasonic DMC-GF7 Digital Camera Review

Panasonic's new DMC-GF7 is a serious camera for serious selfie taking.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix GF7 review: Serious, but not just about selfies - Pocket-lint
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Pocket-lint
Published: 10.02.2015
Panasonic Lumix GF7 review: Serious, but not just about selfies - Pocket-lint
4.0

Welcome to generation selfie. The Panasonic Lumix GF7 is the follow-up to 2013's GF6, complete with flip-forward screen for taking those delightfully pouty

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix GF7
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 11.05.2015
Panasonic Lumix GF7
4.0

Panasonic Lumix GF7 review: A 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds CSC that is out to court selfie lovers and casual photographers.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 2015 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras around $500
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Published: 03.11.2015
2015 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras around $500

Interchangeable lens cameras come in all kinds of different shapes, sizes and prices, from the very reasonable to the eye-wateringly expensive. The around or less than $500 category is a place most first-time ILC buyers will likely find themselves. If you're considering an ILC in this category, you might be stepping up from a compact, or perhaps even your smartphone. Whatever the reason, there are plenty of excellent options for around or less than $500 that should satisfy the needs of many. Find out our best bets for the category. Read more

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic GF7 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 01.02.2015
Panasonic GF7 Review | Camera Decision
3.1

Panasonic GF7 is a 16.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a Four Thirds sized CMOS sensor and Micro Four Thirds mount. Read our GF7 review to find its pros and cons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix GF7
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Published: 12.02.2015
Panasonic Lumix GF7
4.0

Compact, simple and selfie-centric, this is Panasonic’s most mainstream Lumix G camera yet

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 First look: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
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Published: 22.03.2015
First look: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7

$699 (with 12-32mm kit lens), available in silver, pink, brown and white Display This camera is clearly designed for selfie lovers, as its 3-inch 1.04 million-dot touchscreen display can be flipped up to 180 degrees. That way, the display faces the user for an easy selfie or wefie. Several selfie functions become accessible via the touchscreen once the display is...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
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Published: 25.08.2015
Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7

Panasonic's latest micro shooter is a powerful camera with beginner-friendly features, including a few selfie modes.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix GF7 review - Cameralabs
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Published: 23.03.2015
Panasonic Lumix GF7 review - Cameralabs
4.1

Looking for a Panasonic Lumix GF7 review? Find out if this is the best selfie camera!

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Preview - Steve's Digicams
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Preview - Steve's Digicams

Panasonic has announced a new GF-series Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) Camera. The Lumix DMC-GF7 combines DSLR-spec performance with modern conveniences such as Wi-Fi and selfie optimization. Say that again?Yeah, the GF7 not only boasts a high resolution 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen display, but

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 New GF: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 flips for selfies
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Published: 20.01.2015
New GF: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 flips for selfies

The GF7 is the newest member of Panasonic's entry-level line of compact mirrorless cameras, this time with a heavy emphasis on social media. It takes many of its design cues from the Panasonic's stylish GM camera bodies, bringing fresh lines for a look that will appeal to photo purists. How does the new design influence the GF user experience? Read our preview to find out.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix GF7
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Published: 18.03.2015
Panasonic Lumix GF7
4.0

Compact, simple and selfie-centric, this is Panasonic’s most mainstream Lumix G camera yet

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic GF7 Review
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Published: 20.01.2015
Panasonic GF7 Review
4.5

Panasonic includes the latest tech in a compact, affordable G-series camera that's selfie-friendly. See our Panasonic GF7 review for more!

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Published: 02.03.2015
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
4.2

A relatively minor update brings some easy self-portraiture functions to Panasonic's entry-level G-series camera.