The New Panasonic GF7 Follows the Selfie Trend

Check out the new Panasonic GF7 and say cheese while you’re at it–or just make duck lips because they totally work too. Yes folks, the brand new Panasonic GF7 is the latest entry into the company’s mirrorless interchangeable lens camera lineup and has a big emphasis on taking selfies–like many other cameras as of recent. The GF7 has a big 3 inch touch LCD screen and a 16MP Live MOS sensor. That sensor can record 1080p 60p video, can shoot 5.8 frames per second, and comes with the 12-32mm f3.5-5.6 kit lens.

The camera also shoots at up to ISO 25,600, has dual shutter buttons, built in WiFi, and has a Venus engine processor.

For $599.99, the GF7 can be yours in pink or black. More images and tech specs are after the jump.

Imaging
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Camera Format	Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor)
Pixels	Actual: 16.84 Megapixel Effective: 16.00 Megapixel
Max Resolution	4592 x 3448
Aspect Ratio	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Sensor Type / Size	MOS, 17.3 x 13.0 mm
File Formats	Still Images: JPEG, MPO, RAW Movies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4 Audio: AAC, Dolby Digital 2ch
Dust Reduction System	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD SDHC SDXC

AV Recording
Video Recording	Yes, NTSC
Video Format	High Definition AVCHD 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (28 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (17 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 30 fps (24 Mbps) High Definition AVCHD 1920 x 1080p / 24 fps (24 Mbps) High Definition MP4 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (28 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 30 fps (20 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 30 fps (10 Mbps) Standard Definition MP4 640 x 480p / 30 fps (4 Mbps)
Aspect Ratio	4:3, 16:9
Video Clip Length	Up to 40 Minutes

Focus Control
Focus Type	Auto & Manual
Focus Mode	Continuous-servo AF (C), Flexible (AFF), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)

Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type	None
Display Screen	3″ Rear Screen Tilting Touchscreen LCD (1040)
Screen Coverage	100%

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity	200-25600 (Extended Mode: 100-25600)
Shutter	Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 60 – 1/16000 second in  Auto Mode 1/25 – 1/16000 second in  Movie Mode
Metering Method	Center-weighted average metering, Multiple, Spot metering
Exposure Modes	Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Metering Range: EV 0.0 – EV 18.0 Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
White Balance Modes	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2
Burst Rate	Up to 5.8 fps at 16 MP for up to 7 frames

Flash
Flash Modes	Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Off Slow Sync Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
Built-in Flash	Yes
Guide No.	13.12′ (4 m) ISO100
Flash Compensation	-2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)

Performance
Continuous Shooting	Up to 39 fps
Self Timer	10 seconds, 2 seconds Number of Shots: 1-3
Interval Recording	Yes
Connectivity	AV Output, HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0
Wi-Fi Capable	Yes
Software System Requirements	Windows: Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 Mac: OS X 10.5 or later

Power
Battery	1x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 680 mAh
Operating/Storage Temperature	Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Humidity: 10 – 80%

Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD)	4.2 x 2.6 x 1.3″ / 10.7 x 6.6 x 3.3 cm
Weight	11.85 oz / 336 g SD card, battery, kit lens installed

Kit Lens
Focal Length	12 – 32mm Comparable Four Thirds and Micro 4/3 Focal Length: 24 – 64 mm
Aperture	Maximum: f/3.5 – 5.6 Minimum: f/22
Angle of View	84° 37′
Minimum Focus Distance	7.87″ (19.99 cm)
Magnification	0.13x
Elements/Groups	8/7
Diaphragm Blades	7
Autofocus	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes
Filter Thread	Front:37 mm
Dimensions (DxL)	Approx. 2.20 x 0.94″ (5.59 x 2.39 cm)
Weight	2.47 oz (70 g)