GX7

• Model Name - Lumix DMC-GX7
• Manufacturer - Panasonic
• Date Available - 2013-09-01
• Street Price - $1100 in 2013
• Camera Format - Compact System Camera
  • Tripod Mount - Yes
  • Weight w/ batteries + kit lens - 18.1 oz (512 g)
  • Size - 4.8 x 2.8 x 2.1 in. /123 x 71 x 55 mm
  • Waterproof - No
• Image Sensor
  • Sensor Type - Live MOS
  • Sensor Manufacturer - Panasonic
  • Megapixels, total /effective - 16.8 /16.0
  • Sensor Format - Four Thirds
  • Sensor Size (dia.) - 0.85 in.
  • Focal Length Multiplier - 2.0
  • Color Filter Type - RGBG
  • Self-Cleaning - Yes
  • Sensor-shift Stabilized - Yes
• Image Capture
  • Image Resolution
  • 4592 x 3448 (15.8 MP, 4:3), 4592 x 3064 (14.1 MP, Other), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9)
  • 3424 x 3424 (11.7 MP, 1:1), 3232 x 2424 (7.8 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 2160 (7.0 MP, Other), 3232 x 1824 (5.9 MP, 16:9)
  • 2416 x 2416 (5.8 MP, 1:1),
  • 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other)
  • 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, Other)
  • 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1)
  • Image File Format - JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG
• Video Capture
  • Movie Resolution - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
  • Movie Frame Rate - 60p /60i /30p /24p, 60p /30p, 30p
  • Movie Audio - Yes
  • Movie File Format - AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
• Optics
  • Lens Mount - Micro Four Thirds mount
  • Kit Lens - Panasonic Lumix G VARIO 14 - 42 mm f3.5 - 5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. ( H-FS1442A); 9 elements in 8 groups (2 aspherical lenses)
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) - 28 - 84 mm
  • Zoom Ratio - 3 x
  • Aperture Range - f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular)
  • Normal Focus Range - 20 cm to Infinity /7.9 in to Infinity
  • Macro Focus Range
  • Optical Image Stablization - Yes
  • Digital Zoom Values - 2 x, 4 x
  • Filter Thread - 46 mm
• Auto Focus
  • Auto Focus Type - Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist
  • Face Detection - Yes
  • Auto Focus Assist Light - Yes
  • Manual Focus - Yes
• Viewfinder
  • Type - EVF /2.76 M-dot eq. Field-sequential RGB, 1.39 x / 0.7 x (35 mm eq.)
  • Magnification - 17.5 mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor
• Display
  • LCD Viewfinder - Yes
  • LCD Size (inches) - 3.0
  • LCD Resolution - 1,036,800 dots /345,600 px
  • Touchscreen - Yes
  • Articulating LCD - Yes
  • Max Playback Zoom - 16 x
• Exposure
  • ISO Settings - Auto, Intelligent ISO, 125 (extended), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; in 1/3 EV steps
  • Auto ISO Mode - Yes
  • White Balance Settings - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, **Color Temperature Setting (2,500 - 10,000 K in 100 K steps)
  • Shutter Speed Range . 60 - 1 /8000
  • Bulb Mode - Yes
  • Exposure Compensation +/- 5.0 EV in 0.3 EV steps
  • Metering Modes - 1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
  • Program AE - Yes
  • Aperture Priority - Yes
  • Shutter Priority - Yes
  • Full Manual Exposure - Yes
  • Creative Exposure Modes - Scene: 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, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: 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, Sun Shine
  • Self Timer - 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds
  • Time Lapse - Yes
• Flash
  • Flash Modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync.
  • Flash Guide Number (ISO 100) - 5.0 m / 16.4 ft.
  • Flash Range Description - Lens dependent; GN = 7 (ISO 200, m) /5 (ISO 100, m)
  • Max Flash Sync - Int : 1 /320, Ext : 1/250
  • Flash Exp Compensation +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3 EV steps
  • Ext Flash Connection - Hot Shoe
• Image Storage
  • Usable Memory Types - SD / SDHC / SDXC
  • File System DCF Compliant - Yes
• Connectivity
  • Composite Video Out - Yes
  • NTSC /PAL Switchable - No
  • Video Usable as Viewfinder - No
  • HD Video Out - Yes
  • HD Video Connection - HDMI
  • Built-In Wi-fi - Yes
  • Computer/Printer - USB 2.0 High Speed, WiFi
  • PictBridge Compliant - Yes
  • DPOF Compliant - Yes
  • Remote Control Type - Optional Wired
  • Other Connection - Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm Remote Jack
• Power
  • Battery Form Factor - Proprietary
  • Usable Battery Types - 7.2 v, 1025 mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
  • Batteries Included - 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
  • Battery Charger Included - Yes
  • CIPA Rating - 350
• Software
  • Included Software - PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, LoiloScope (trial)
  • OS Compatibility - PHOTOfunSTUDIO and LoiloScope: Windows XP /Vista /7/8; SILKYPIX: Windows XP/Vista /7 /8, Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.8
  • Notes & Features - Tiling EVF, Tilting Touchscreen LCD, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization(!), Built-in WiFi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) and NFC, Built-in Flash. Available in silver in the USA. (Black also available in some markets.)

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