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| Predecessor: |
Panasonic G6
G6 vs G7 |
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| Successor: |
Panasonic G85
G7 vs G85 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | FE-4020 | G7 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $149.99 | $800.00 |
| Street Price: | $497.99 | |
| Date Available: | 2010-02-15 | 2015-06-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 4.5 oz (128 g) |
19.1 oz
(542 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.9 in. (95 x 56 x 23 mm) |
4.9 x
3.4 x
3.0 in. (125 x 86 x 77 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.0 | 16.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.44 microns | 3.77 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4288 x 3216
(13.8 MP,
4:3), 3968 x 2976 (11.8 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3), 4592 x 3064 (14.1 MP, 3:2), 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, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 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), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 8.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (30/15) |
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Olympus lens; 7 elements in 6 groups, with 4 aspherical elements | Panasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. ( H-FS1442A); 9 elements in 8 groups (2 aspherical lenses) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 26 - 105mm | 28 - 84mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.7 - 18.6mm | 14 - 42mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.6 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
4 cm to Infinity 1.6 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 46.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | 2x, 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | CCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking | Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, AF Tracking, 49-Area, Custom Multi, 1-Area, Pinpoint; 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 |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | 2,360K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,360,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.40x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, High Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3 | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Digital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected) | 1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Intelligent Auto, Digital Image Stabilization, Magic Filter (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing), Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. NIGHT, 4. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 5. SPORT, 6. INDOOR, 7. CANDLE, 8. SELF PORTRAIT, 9. SUNSET, 10. FIREWORKS, 11. CUISINE, 12. DOCUMENTS, 13. PET) | 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, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama (Standard/Wide); 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, Sunshine |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off | 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): | n/a | 6.6 m / 21.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Wide: 15.7ft (4.79m) at ISO 800 Tele: 6.9 ft (2.11m) at ISO 800 | Lens dependent; GN=9.3 (ISO 200, m) / 6.6 (ISO 100, m) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW + JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Included Memory: | 18.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Wi-Fi or optional wired | |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output) | Micro HDMI (Type-D), 2.5mm Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.1 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 240 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.6 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.6 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 9 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.073 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.40 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.059 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.1 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.4 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 180 shots | 360 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 360 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LI-70B | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2v, 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LI-70B 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: | OLYMPUS [ib] Software and Instruction Manual CD-ROM | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE, LoiloScope (trial) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000PRO/XP/VISTA/7, Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5 | PHOTOfunSTUDIO and LoiloScope: Windows Vista/7/8/8.1; SILKYPIX: Windows Vista/7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.5-10.10 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Intelligent Auto, Magic Filters (includes Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish-Eye, Drawing). Available in warm gray, pearl white, light pink and light blue. | New Venus engine, 4K video capture, 8fps full-res burst mode (10fps with electronic shutter), CD-AF with DFD, -4 EV AF, 2.4M-dot OLED EVF, fully articulating touchscreen LCD |
