Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Announced, Pre-order for $798
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera has been officially announced. The revolutionary Panasonic LUMIX G7 offers Panasonic’s exclusive 4K PHOTO feature that taps the high resolution of 4K Ultra HD video to improve the speed of photo capture. With the exclusive 4K PHOTO feature you are able to pause and extract high resolution pictures from 4K video so you will never again miss that one special moment. Revolving around a 16 MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor and Venus Engine 9 image processor, the G7 features notable low-light sensitivity to ISO 25600, continuous shooting to 8 fps with single-shot AF, as well as a trio of 30 fps shooting rates based on the 4K UHD video recording.
Now you can pre-order Panasonic Lumix G7 online at B&H, Adorama, eBay for $798 and it will be released in June for $799.99 with a 14-42mm kit lens or $1099.99 with 14-140mm lens.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Key Features:
- 16 MP Live MOS Sensor
- Venus Engine 9 Image Processor
- Micro Four Thirds System
- 2.36m-Dot OLED Viewfinder
- 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen
- 4K UHD Video Recording at 30/24 fps
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Up to 8 fps Shooting with AF & ISO 25600
- DFD AF System, 4K Photo Modes
- 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II MEGA O.I.S. Lens
Specs:
Price | |
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MSRP | $799 (w/14-42mm lens) $1099 (w/14-140mm lens) |
Body type | |
Body type | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor | |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 |
Other resolutions | 4592 x 3448, 3232 x 2424, 2272 x 1704, 1824 x 1368 |
Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
Effective pixels | 16 megapixels |
Sensor photo detectors | 17 megapixels |
Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
Sensor type | CMOS |
Color space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
Color filter array | Primary color filter |
Image | |
ISO | Auto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
White balance presets | 5 |
Custom white balance | Yes (2) |
Image stabilization | Unknown |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
File format |
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Optics & Focus | |
Autofocus |
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Autofocus assist lamp | Yes |
Digital zoom | No (2x, 4x) |
Manual focus | Yes |
Number of focus points | 49 |
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Focal length multiplier | 2× |
Screen / viewfinder | |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3″ |
Screen dots | 1,040,000 |
Touch screen | Yes |
Screen type | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Live view | Yes |
Viewfinder type | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 1.4× |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360,000 |
Photography features | |
Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
Exposure modes |
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Scene modes |
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Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) |
Flash range | 9.30 m |
External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Flash X sync speed | 1/160 sec |
Continuous drive | 7.0 fps |
Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Metering modes |
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Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
AE Bracketing | ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) |
WB Bracketing | Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) |
Videography features | |
Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Format | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Videography notes | 1920 x 1080, 60p, 50p (sensor output is 60p, 50p) (PSH: 28Mbps) ; 1920 × 1080, 60i,50i (sensor output is 60p 30p, 50p, 25p) (FSH: 17Mbps) ; 1920 x 1080, 30p,25p (sensor output is 60p, 25p) (FPH: 17Mbps, 24Mbps) ; 1280 x 720, 60p, 50p (sensor output is 60p, 25p) (SH: 17Mbps) |
Microphone | Stereo |
Speaker | Mono |
Storage | |
Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Connectivity | |
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
HDMI | Yes (microHDMI TypeD) |
Microphone port | Yes |
Wireless | Built-In |
Physical | |
Environmentally sealed | No |
Battery | Battery Pack |
Battery description | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 350 |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz) |
Dimensions | 125 x 86 x 77 mm (4.92 x 3.39 x 3.03″) |
Other features | |
Orientation sensor | Yes |
GPS | None |