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LUMIX Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera DMC-G7

TYPE Type Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera
Recording media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card (Compatible with UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards)
Image sensor size 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds mount
IMAGE SENSOR Type Live MOS Sensor
Camera effective pixels 16.00 Megapixels
Color filter Primary color filter
Dust reduction system Supersonic wave filter
RECORDING SYSTEM Recording file format Still image JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard)
Motion picture AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch), MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
Image quality RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard
Image quality MPO+Fine / MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard)
Color Space sRGB, AdobeRGB
File size(Pixels) Still Image [4:3] 4592x3448(L) / 3232x2424(M) / 2272x1704(S) / 1824x1368 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)
Still Image [3:2] 4592x3064(L) / 3232x2160(M) / 2272x1520(S) / 1824x1216 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)
Still Image [16:9] 4592x2584(L) / 3840x2160(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 1824x1024 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)
Still Image [1:1] 3424x3424(L) / 2416x2416(M) / 1712x1712(S) / 1712x1712 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)
Motion picture* MP4*:NTSC area [4K] 3840x2160:4K/30p 100Mbps, 4K/24p 100Mbps
MP4*:NTSC area [Full HD] 1920x1080:FHD/60p 28Mbps, FHD/30p: 20Mbps
MP4*:NTSC area [HD] 1280x720:HD/30p 10Mbps
MP4*:NTSC area [VGA] 640x480:VGA/30p 4Mbps
MP4*:PAL area [4K] 3840x2160:4K/25p 100Mbps, 4K/24p 100Mbps
MP4*:PAL area [Full HD] 1920x1080:FHD/50p 28Mbps, FHD/25p: 20Mbps
MP4*:PAL area [HD] 1280x720:HD/25p 10Mbps
MP4*:PAL area [VGA] 640x480:VGA/25p 4Mbps
AVCHD*:NTSC area [Full HD] 1920x1080:FHD/60p 28Mbps, 60p recording
AVCHD*:NTSC area [Full HD] 1920x1080:FHD/60i 17Mbps, 60i recording
AVCHD*:NTSC area [Full HD] 1920x1080:FHD/30p 24Mbps, 60i recording (sensor output is 30fps)
AVCHD*:NTSC area [Full HD] 1920x1080:FHD/24p 24Mbps
AVCHD*:PAL area [Full HD] 1920x1080:FHD/50p 28Mbps, 50p recording
AVCHD*:PAL area [Full HD] 1920x1080:FHD/50i 17Mbps, 50i recording
AVCHD*:PAL area [Full HD] 1920x1080:FHD/25p 24Mbps, 50i recording (sensor output is 25fps)
AVCHD*:PAL area [Full HD] 1920x1080:FHD/24p 24Mbps
Continuous recordable time (Motion picture) AVCHD [FHD/60i, FHD/50i]: Approx. 130 min (rear monitor), 140 min (LVF) with H-FS1442A
Continuous recordable time (Motion picture) AVCHD [FHD/60i, FHD/50i]: Approx. 130 min (rear monitor), 130 min (LVF) with H-FS14140
Continuous recordable time (Motion picture) AVCHD [FHD/60i, FHD/50i]: Approx. 130 min (rear monitor), 140 min (LVF) with H-FS45150
Continuous recordable time (Motion picture) MP4 [4K/30p, 4K/25p]: Approx. 100 min (rear monitor), 100 min (LVF) with H-FS1442A
Continuous recordable time (Motion picture) MP4 [4K/30p, 4K/25p]: Approx. 100 min (rear monitor), 100 min (LVF) with H-FS14140
Continuous recordable time (Motion picture) MP4 [4K/30p, 4K/25p]: Approx. 100 min (rear monitor), 110 min (LVF) with H-FS45150
Actual recordable time (Motion picture) AVCHD [FHD/60i, FHD/50i]: Approx. 65 min (rear monitor), 70 min (LVF) with H-FS1442A
Actual recordable time (Motion picture) AVCHD [FHD/60i, FHD/50i]: Approx. 65 min (rear monitor), 65 min (LVF) with H-FS14140
Actual recordable time (Motion picture) AVCHD [FHD/60i, FHD/50i]: Approx. 65 min (rear monitor), 70 min (LVF) with H-FS45150
Actual recordable time (Motion picture) MP4 [4K/30p, 4K/25p]: Approx. 50 min (rear monitor), 50 min (LVF) with H-FS1442A
Actual recordable time (Motion picture) MP4 [4K/30p, 4K/25p]: Approx. 50 min (rear monitor), 50 min (LVF) with H-FS14140
Actual recordable time (Motion picture) MP4 [4K/30p, 4K/25p]: Approx. 50 min (rear monitor), 55 min (LVF) with H-FS45150
WiFi FUNCTION WiFi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412 MHz - 2462 MHz (1-11 ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode
NFC No
QR Code Connection Yes
Password-less connection Yes (ON / OFF selectable)
VIEWFINDER Type OLED Live View Finder (2,360k dots)
Field of view Approx. 100%
Magnification Approx. 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
Eye point Approx. 17.5 mm from eyepiece lens
Diopter adjustment -4.0 - +4.0 (dpt)
Eye sensor Yes
Eye sensor adjustment High / Low
FOCUS Type Contrast AF system
DFD technology Yes
Focus mode AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF
AF mode Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-Area / Custom Multi / 1-Area / Pinpoint
AF mode (Full area touch is available)
AF detective range EV -4 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent)
Starlight AF Yes
AF assist lamp Yes
AF lock Yes (AF/AE LOCK button)
Others One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter
EXPOSURE CONTROL Light metering system 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Light metering mode Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Metering range EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
Exposure mode Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual,
ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) Auto / Intelligent ISO / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) (Up to ISO6400 in motion picture recording) (ISO Auto in M mode)
Exposure compensation 1/3 EV step ±5EV (±3EV for motion picture)
AE lock Yes (AF/AE LOCK button)
AE bracket 3, 5, 7 frames in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV Step, Max. ±3 EV, single/burst
WHITE BALANCE White balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting
White balance adjustment Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias
Color temperature setting 2500-10000K in 100K
White balance bracket 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
SHUTTER Type Focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed Still image: Bulb (Max. 2 minutes), 1/4,000 - 60
Shutter speed Motion picture: 1/16,000 - 1/25
Shutter speed Electronic shutter: 1/16,000 - 1
Self timer 10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec
Remote control Remote control with Bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional)
SCENE GUIDE Still image Clear Portrait / Silky Skin / Backlit Softness / Clear in Backlight / Relaxing Tone / Sweet Child's Face / Distinct Scenery / Bright Blue Sky / Romantic Sunset Glow / Vivid Sunset Glow / Glistening Water / Clear Nightscape / Cool Night Sky / Warm Glowing Nightscape / Artistic Nightscape / Glittering Illuminations / Handheld Night Shot / Clear Night Portrait / Soft Image of a Flower / Appetizing Food / Cute Dessert / Freeze Animal Motion / Clear Sports Shot / Monochrome
Motion picture Clear Portrait / Silky Skin / Backlit Softness / Clear in Backlight / Relaxing Tone / Sweet Child's Face / Distinct Scenery / Bright Blue Sky / Romantic Sunset Glow / Vivid Sunset Glow / Clear Nightscape / Cool Night Sky / Warm Glowing Nightscape / Artistic Nightscape / Handheld Night Shot / Clear Night Portrait / Appetizing Food / Cute Dessert / Freeze Animal Motion / Clear Sports Shot / Monochrome
PANORAMA SHOT Panorama shot Yes (Standard / Wide)
BURST SHOOTING Burst speed Mechanical shutter: H: 8 frames/sec (with AFS), 6 frames/sec (with AFC), M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
Burst speed Electronic shutter: SH: 40 frames/sec, H: 10 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
Number of recordable images More than 13 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed)
Number of recordable images More than 100 images (when there are no RAW files)
Number of recordable images (depending on memory card type, aspect, picture size and compression)
4K PHOTO MODE 4K Photo mode* 4K Pre-Burst: 30 frames/sec, approx. 2 seconds
4K Photo mode* 4K Burst: 30 frames/sec, max. 29 minutes 59 seconds
4K Photo mode* 4K Burst (S/S): 30 frames/sec, max. 29 minutes 59 seconds
4K Photo mode* (depending on memory card size and battery power)
Exif information Yes
Selectable aspect ratio Yes (4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1 are selectable)
Exposure mode Program AE/ Aperture-Priority / Sutter-Priority / Manual Exposure
Marking function Yes (in 4K Burst (S/S) mode)
TIME LAPSE SHOT Yes
STOP MOTION ANIMATION Yes
FLASH Built in flash type TTL Built-in-Flash, GN9.3 equivalent (ISO200 ・m) / GN6.6 equivalent (ISO100 ・m), Built-in Pop-up (Reference)
Flash Mode Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off * For iA, iA+ only.
Synchronization speed Less than 1/160 second
Flash output adjustment 1/3EV step ±3EV
Flash synchronization 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync.
Synchronization for flash dimming and exposure compensation Yes
SILENT MODE Yes
REAR MONITOR Type TFT LCD monitor with static touch control
Monitor size Free-angle 7.6-cm / 3:2 aspect / Wide viewing angle
Pixels Approx. 1,040k dots
Filed of view Approx. 100%
Monitor adjustment Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Red-Green, Blue-Yellow
LIVE VIEW Digital zoom 2x, 4x
Extra Tele Conversion Still image: Max. 2x
Extra Tele Conversion Motion picture: 2.4x (FHD), 3.6x (HD), 4.8x (VGA)
Other functions Level Gauge, Real-time Histogram, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Center Marker, Highlight display (Still image / motion picture), Zebra pattern (Still image / motion picture)
DIRECTION DETECTION FUNCTION Direction Detection Function Yes
FUNCTION BUTTON Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4, Fn5, Fn6, Fn7, Fn8, Fn9, Fn10, Fn11 Exposure Comp. / Wi-Fi / Q.MENU / LVF/Monitor Switch / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / Preview / One Push AE / Touch AE / Level Gauge / Focus Area Set / Zoom Control / Cursor Button Lock / Dial Operation Switch / Photo Style / Filter Select / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality / AFS/AFF / Metering Mode / Burst Rate / 4K PHOTO / Auto Bracket / Self Timer / Highlight Shadow / i. Dynamic / i. Resolution / HDR / Electronic Shutter / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust. / Ex. Tele Conv. / Digital Zoom / Stabilizer / Snap Movie / Motion Pic. Set / Picture Mode / Mic. Directivity Adjust / Silent Mode / Peaking / Histogram / Guide Line / Zebra Pattern / Monochrome Live View / Rec Area / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Touch Screen / Sensitivity / White Balance / AF Mode/MF / Restore to Default
PHOTO STYLE Still image and motion picture Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait / Custom / Cinelike D* / Cinelike V* *When Creative Video Mode is selected.
CREATIVE CONTROL Still image Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome / Silky Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus / Fantasy / Star Filter / One Point Color / Sunshine
Motion picture Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Fantasy / One Point Color
CREATIVE VIDEO MODE Exposure mode Program AE / Aperture-Priority / Sutter-Priority / Manual Exposure
MOTION PICTURE FUNCTION Cinelike gamma Cinelike D / Cinelike V
Flicker reduction [1/50] / [1/60] / [1/100] / [1/120] / OFF
PLAYBACK Playback function 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (Max. 16x), Slideshow (All / Picture Only / Video Only / 4K PHOTO / 3D / Category Selection / Favorite, duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal / Picture / Video / 4K PHOTO / 3D Play / Category / Favorite), Location Logging, RAW Processing, Clear Retouch, Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Time Lapse Video, Stop Motion Video, Resize, Cropping, Rotate, Rotation Display, Favorite, DPOF Print Set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit, Picture Sort, Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture
IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE Protection Single / Multi
Erase Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite
PRINT Direct Print PictBridge compatible
INTERFACE USB USB 2.0 High Speed Multi
HDMI microHDMI TypeD / VIERA Link
HDMI** Video: Auto / 4K / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p (576p in PAL system)
HDMI** Audio: Stereo
Audio video output Monaural Type, NTSC/PAL, NTSC only for NTSC area
Audio video output *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the products that are available in your market.
Remote input φ2.5mm for remote
External microphone input φ3.5mm for external microphone
External microphone input Stereo/Lens Auto/Shotgun/Super Shotgun/Manual is selectable when attaching DMW-MS2 (optional).
Microphone Stereo, Wind-cut: OFF / Low / Standard / High / AUTO
Speaker Monaural
LANGUAGE OSD language English, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Thai, Arabic, Persian, Vietnamese
GENERAL POWER Battery Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1200mAh, 8.7Wh) (Included)
Battery Battery Charger
Battery life (CIPA standard) Approx. 360 images with H-FS1442A
Battery life (CIPA standard) Approx. 350 images with H-FS14140
Battery life (CIPA standard) Approx. 350 images with H-FS45150
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT Dimensions (W x H x D) 124.9 x 86.2 x 77.4 mm / 12.5 x 8.6 x 7.7 cm (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 410g / 0.90 lb (SD card, Battery, Body)
Weight Approx. 360g / 0.79 lb (Body only)
Weight Approx. 520g / 1.15 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS1442A lens included)
Weight Approx. 675g / 1.49 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS14140 lens included)
Weight Approx. 610g / 1.34 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS45150 lens included)
Weight Approx. 720g / 1.59 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS1442A + H-FS45150 lenses included)
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Operating temperature 0℃ to 40℃ (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH
STANDARD ACCESSORIES Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE
Software (Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1)
Software SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 4.3 SE
Software (Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1, Mac OS X v10.5 - v10.10)
Software LoiLoScope (Trial version)
Software (Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1)
Standard accessories DMC-G7K Kit
Standard accessories Hot Shoe Cover, Body Cap, Battery Pack, Battery Charger, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, DVD, AC Cable*, Lens Hood, Lens Cap, Lens Rear Cap
Standard accessories * Depends on the country or region.
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS-1 Lens Name LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
Lens Construction 12 elements in 9 groups (1 Aspherical lens)
Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizer Yes
Focal Length f=14mm to 42mm (35mm camera equivalent 28mm to 84mm)
Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture F3.5(Wide) - F5.6(Tele)
Minimum Aperture F22
Closest Focusing Distance 0.3m / 1ft
Maximum magnification Approx. 0.16x / 0.32x (35mm camera equivalent)
Diagonal Angle of View 75°(W)~29°(T)
General Filter Size φ52mm / 5.2cm
Max. Diameter φ60.6mm / 6.06cm
Overall Length Approx. 63.6mm / 6.36cm (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight [g] Approx. 165g
Weight [oz] Approx. 5.82oz
NOTE "* About motion picture recording / 4K Photo recording
NOTE - Use a card with SD Speed Class with ""Class 4"" or higher when recording motion pictures.
NOTE - Use a card with SD Speed Class with ""UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)"" when recording motion pictures with [MP4] in [4K] or [4K PHOTO].
NOTE (SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.)
NOTE - Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] in [4K] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.
NOTE - You can continuously record a motion picture with its size set to [4K] in [MP4] or [4K PHOTO] without a pause even if the motion picture exceeds 4GB. However, the recorded content has to be played back as multiple files.
NOTE - Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] in [FHD] [HD] [VGA] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.
NOTE - Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds in Europe.
NOTE ** For [4K] video output, use an HDMI cable that has the HDMI logo on it, and that is described as"4K compatible".

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