| Links | ||
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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D7000 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D90
D90 vs D7000 |
Panasonic GF2
GF2 vs GF3 |
| Successor: |
Nikon D7100
D7000 vs D7100 |
Panasonic GF5
GF3 vs GF5 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | D7000 | GF3 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1499.95 | $699.99 |
| Street Price: | $699.00 | $675.49 |
| Date Available: | 2011-08-15 | 2011-07-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
43.5 oz
(1,234 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
11.3 oz
(320 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.2 x
4.1 x
3.0 in. (132 x 105 x 77 mm) |
4.2 x
2.6 x
1.3 in. (108 x 67 x 33 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.79 microns | 4.33 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 80 | 49 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.5 | 20.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.9 | 10.0 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,167 | 458 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 3696 x 2448 (9.0 MP, Other), 2464 x 1632 (4.0 MP, Other) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 904 (1.4 MP, Other), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW) 12 or 14-bits, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.9 | 3.5 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (30/25) |
1920x1080 (60i/50i (sensor output is 30p/25p))
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR | Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 ASPH LUMIX G, 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 158mm | 28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 105mm | 14mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.80x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T) | f/2.5 - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
18 cm to Infinity 7.1 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 67.0mm | 46.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 DX | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 31.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 | Auto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto (2 types), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (up to 5), Color Temperature (2.5K to 10K Kelvin) | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent , Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II (2,016-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot (2.5% on selected focus point) | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait, Night landscape, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn colors, Food, Silhouette, High key, Low key, User1, User2 | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Party, Sunset |
| Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Fill-flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW) 12 or 14-bits, RAW+JPEG | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional IR (ML-L3) or Cable | |
| Connections (extended): | HDMI Out (with CEC), DC In, Accessory Terminal for Wired Remote (MC-DC2) or GPS (GP-1), 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack | Mini HDMI (Type C) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.48 | 0.65 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.48 | 0.65 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 14 | 7 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.52 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.9 | 3.5 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 19 | 20 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.9 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.24 seconds | 0.31 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.42 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.247 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.054 seconds | 0.094 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.31 seconds | 0.51 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.053 seconds | 0.081 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Auto-Area PD Full AF: 0.436s Live View Full AF: 1.42s Live View Prefocused: 0.247s | 23-area AF lag: 0.310s |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 1.9 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | 5.0 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 340 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1050 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D11 battery pack | Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | PhotofunStudio 6.2 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | HD movies up to 1920x1080p@24fps, stereo mic jack, full-time AF in Live View/Movie mode, 6fps continuous shooting, virtual horizon, new 39-point AF system, new 2016 pixel RGB metering sensor, dual SD card slots, rugged construction. | Most compact CSC from Panasonic yet; 460K-dot touch-screen LCD, 1920x1080@60i and 1280x720@60p HD movies. Available in black, white, red, pink, and brown. |
