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Predecessor: |
Panasonic G6
G6 vs G7
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Successor: |
Panasonic G85
G7 vs G85
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Model Number: |
G7 |
WG-80 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$800.00 |
$329.95 |
Street Price: |
$497.99 |
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Date Available: |
2015-06-15 |
2022-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
19.1 oz
(542 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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6.8 oz
(194 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.9 x
3.4 x
3.0 in.
(125 x
86 x
77 mm)
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4.8 x
2.4 x
1.2 in.
(123 x
62 x
30 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
Yes |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
46.00 feet (14 meters)
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.0 |
16.0 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.77 microns |
1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
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) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1464
(3.8 MP,
Other), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
8.1 |
n/a |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (120p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
MP4 (AVC/H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit PCM audio) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
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NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
n/a |
Lens: |
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) |
Ricoh zoom lens; 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elements, protective cover with SP coating |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
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28 -
140mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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5 -
25mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
5.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) |
f/3.5 - 4.2 (wide) / f/5.5 - 6.6 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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1 -
30 cm
0.4 -
11.8 in
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Filter Thread: |
46.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
2x, 4x |
Up to 7.2x; Intelligent Zoom up to 36x total at VGA |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
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 |
Contrast Detection: 9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF; Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
2,360K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor |
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Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
2,360,000 dots
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.40x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
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230,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
125 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:White Light), Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
1/4000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
No |
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, 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 |
HDR, Handheld Night Snap, Movie, High Speed Movie, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Interval Shooting, Interval Movie, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Fireworks, Food, Digital SR and Report |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
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. |
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
6.6 m /
21.7 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; GN=9.3 (ISO 200, m) / 6.6 (ISO 100, m) |
ISO Auto: Wide:approx. 0.2 - 5.5m / 0.66 - 18 ft., Tele:approx. 0.2 - 3.5m / 0.66 - 11 ft. |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-II |
No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
MP4 (AVC/H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit PCM audio) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
68.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
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,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Wi-Fi or optional wired |
Optional IR Remote Control E |
Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), 2.5mm Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro (Type D) HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
<0.3 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
8.1 |
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Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
240 |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.6 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
16 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.6 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
9 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.18 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.073 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.40 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.059 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.1 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.4 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
360 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
360 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary D-LI92 |
Usable Battery Types: |
7.2v, 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE, LoiloScope (trial) |
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OS Compatibility: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO and LoiloScope: Windows Vista/7/8/8.1; SILKYPIX: Windows Vista/7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.5-10.10 |
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Notes & Features: |
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 |
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