The GF7 from 2015 brought a fully articulated touchscreen to a 255g, 16MP body with Wi-Fi, making it one of the slimmest M43 cameras with a flip-down selfie-oriented screen. No viewfinder, no IBIS, no 4K. It was positioned squarely at the social-sharing crowd. Long discontinued, it is only relevant if you need an extremely thin M43 body at a very low used price. It replaces the Panasonic Lumix GF6. It has been succeeded by the Panasonic Lumix GF8. At 255g, this is one of the lightest M43 bodies available, 283g below the M43 average of 538g. Step up to the Panasonic Lumix G100D if you want more controls at the cost of 78g extra.
Best for: Everyday and casual photography
Cons
- No in-body image stabilisation
- Contrast-detect AF only, slower on unpredictably moving subjects
- Not weather sealed
Specifications
| Body | |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Status | discontinued |
| Released | 2015-02 |
| Weight | 255g |
| Dimensions | 107.8 × 60.8 × 33.5mm |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Screen | Fully articulated |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Sensor | |
| Description | 16MP Live MOS |
| Megapixels | 16MP |
| Resolution | 4592 × 3448 |
| Viewfinder | |
| EVF | No |
| Stabilisation | |
| IBIS | No |
| Dual IS | No |
| Autofocus | |
| Phase detect | No |
| Subject recognition | No |
| Shooting | |
| Video | |
| 4K | No |
| 4K 60fps | No |
| Log | No |
| Ports & storage | |
| Card slots | 1 |
| Card type | SD UHS-I |
| HDMI | micro |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Mic port | No |
| WiFi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Battery | DMW-BLG10 |
| Pricing | |
| Price (approx.) | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Panasonic Lumix GF7 have IBIS?
No. The Panasonic Lumix GF7 does not have in-body image stabilisation. You will need a lens with OIS for any stabilisation benefit.
Is the Panasonic Lumix GF7 weather sealed?
No. The Panasonic Lumix GF7 does not have weather sealing. Take care in rain or dusty conditions.
Does the Panasonic Lumix GF7 shoot 4K video?
No. The Panasonic Lumix GF7 does not record 4K video.
Does the Panasonic Lumix GF7 have phase-detect autofocus?
No. The Panasonic Lumix GF7 uses contrast-detect autofocus. It is slower to lock on to moving subjects than phase-detect systems.
What card does the Panasonic Lumix GF7 use?
The Panasonic Lumix GF7 has 1 card slot and accepts SD UHS-I cards.
How much does the Panasonic Lumix GF7 weigh?
The Panasonic Lumix GF7 weighs 255g (body only, with battery and card).
Is the Panasonic Lumix GF7 still worth buying?
The Panasonic Lumix GF7 has been succeeded by the Panasonic Lumix GF8. The newer model improves on AF performance, sensor, and video specs. At a reduced second-hand price the Panasonic Lumix GF7 remains a capable body, but the Panasonic Lumix GF8 is the better long-term buy if the budget allows.