The black and silver Lumix DMC-GF7 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. Lens from Panasonic provides a high-resolution 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds Digital Live MOS sensor and a versatile angle of view equivalent to that of a 24-64mm lens on a 35mm camera. Coupled with a Venus Engine image processor, the Lumix DMC-GF7's sensor is capable of producing clear, low-noise photos up to ISO 25,600 and videos up to ISO 3,200. A contrast autofocus system helps deliver sharp images even when the camera's mechanical shutter is capturing fast bursts at up to 5.8 fps or at 39 fps while the electronic shutter is used instead. When motion picture mode is activated, video can be recorded at resolutions up to 1080p along with stereo sound.
Built for media sharing and easy connectivity with mobile devices, a press of the Lumix DMC-GF7's Fn1/Wi-Fi button is able to pair the camera with a smartphone or tablet installed with the free, downloadable Panasonic Image App. Zoom, focus, and shutter activation are controllable through a paired smartphone or tablet, and images taken with the Lumix DMC-GF7 can then be conveniently accessed, GPS tagged, and uploaded to social media.
The results of nearly any subject, from landscapes to sports, can benefit from the Lumix DMC-GF7's sensor, picture settings, as well as image processing. Selfies are no exception with new automatic shutter modes that offer the ability to capture more fluid, natural-looking self-portraits and group shots. Face Shutter allows a photo to be taken with a wave to the camera and Buddy Shutter recognizes when two faces are brought side-by side within the frame to instantly take a picture. In either case, more spontaneous facial expressions and poses are saved which could otherwise be lost in the process of waiting for a self-timer, or by having asked an inexperienced photographer to take your photo.