Links
| Model Name | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer URL | Manufacturer website |
Auto Focus
| Auto Focus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Auto Focus Type | 1, 3 or 9-point |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
Power
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View) | 320 shots |
|---|---|
| Battery Form Factor | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included | 1x Proprietary 710mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter) | Yes |
Lens & Optics
| Digital Zoom Values | 4x |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | n/a |
| Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) | 36 - 432mm |
| Focal Length (actual) | 6 - 72mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 12.00x |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.3 (tele) - f/8.0 |
| Integrated ND Filter | No |
| Normal Focus Range | 30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range | 5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread | n/a |
| Thread Type | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No |
| Digital Zoom | Yes |
Image Sensor
| On-Sensor Phase Detect | No |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Effective Megapixels | 6.0 |
| Sensor Format | 1/2.5 inch |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch | 2.05 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | No |
Image Storage
| Usable Memory Types | SD |
|---|---|
| Dual Card Slots | No |
| Uncompressed Format | TIFF |
| Included Memory | No memory included |
Image Capture
| Image Resolution | 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3) |
|---|---|
| Image File Format | JPEG (Exif 2.2), TIFF |
| Continuous-mode frames/second | 3.2 |
General
| Size | 4.4 x 2.8 x 3.1 in. (113 x 72 x 79 mm) |
|---|---|
| Waterproof | No |
| Waterproof Depth | n/a |
| Model Number | DMC-FZ7 |
| Camera Format | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured | No |
| Retail Price | $399.95 |
| Street Price | $290.07 |
| Date Available | 2006-03-31 |
| Tripod Mount | Yes |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | EVF type, 0.33" 114K pixel color LCD |
| Focus Peaking | No |
Exposure
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
|---|---|
| Metering Modes | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure | Yes |
| Aperture Priority | Yes |
| Shutter Priority | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes | Portrait, Soft Skin, Sports, Scenery, Night Scenery, Panning, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Food, Candle, Starry Sky, Baby1, Baby2, Snow, High Sensitivity |
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 seconds |
| High Resolution Composite | No |
| ISO Settings | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (High Sensitivity mode only) |
| Auto ISO Mode | No |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Halogen, Flash, White Set |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/2000 - 8 sec |
| Bulb Mode | No |
Video Capture
| Can take movies | Yes |
|---|---|
| Movie Resolution | 848x480 (30.00) 640x480 (30.00) |
| Movie File Format | QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
| Movie File Format | QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video | Yes |
Flash
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
|---|---|
| External Flash Connection | n/a |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100) | n/a |
| Flash Range Description | Wide: 0.3 - 6.0m (ISO Auto) Tele: 0.3 - 5.4m (ISO Auto) |
Performance Timing
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution) | 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Flash cycle time, full power | 4.0 seconds |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution) | 7 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid) | 0.58 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele) | 0.60 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus) | 0.310 seconds |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution) | 0.83 |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused) | 0.017 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes) | This camera has alternate high-speed AF modes (not tested) |
| Startup Time | 2.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time | 1.6 seconds |
Software
| Included Software | LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio -viewer-, ArcSoft PhotoBase, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, USB Driver |
|---|---|
| OS Compatibility | Windows, Mac OS |
Display
| Rear Display Size (inches) | 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Rear Display Resolution | 114,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating Screen | No |
| Max Playback Zoom | 16.0x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder | Yes |
| Rear Display | Yes |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | No |
|---|---|
| Built-In GPS | No |
| Microphone Jack | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| External Connections | USB 1.1 |
| PictBridge Compliant | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant | Yes |
| Connections (extended) | DC input |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | No |
| NFC | No |
Basic
| Sensor size | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12.6 oz (357 g) includes batteries |