Panasonic India today launched the Lumix G7 and G85 Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) cameras with 4K video recording & editing capabilities.
The Lumix G7 is capable of recording high-resolution QFHD 4K video in 3840×2160 at 25p (50Hz) or 24p in MP4. It integrates a 16.00-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor that achieves both higher resolution and higher sensitivity image recording with minimum noise. The image processor Venus Engine with quad-core CPU that lets high speed signal processing resulting in 8 fps(AFS) / 6 fps(AFC) to capture fast moving subject just in-focus. Integrating superior noise reduction systems, DMC-G7 enables shooting at max.ISO25600. Adopting a static-type touch control system, the 3-inch free-angle rear monitor with 1040K-dot high resolution features approx.100% field of view.
The Lumix G7 comes with a drive mode dial in addition to the front/rear dials for the first time among all LUMIX G cameras. The drive mode dial enables activating 4K photo mode quickly. The camera also possesses other features like easy wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi with smartphones, 3.5mm Microphone Socket, Focus Peaking, Creative Control with 22 Filters, Time Lapse Shot / Stop Motion Animation.
Panasonic Lumix G85 has rugged-design with a front structure composed of a magnesium alloy full diecast front frame. It is splash / dustproofand is sealed from every joint, dial and button. It integrates an OLED LVF (Live View Finder) with 2360K-dot high resolution in approx. 1.48x / 0.74x (35mm camera equivalent) magnification capability. The free-angle 3.0-inch large, approx. 1040K-dot touch-control monitor with approx.100% field of view makes shooting in high and low angles easier.
The 16.0-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor without Low Pass filter and the new Venus Engine combine to achieve crisp, high resolution images in detail with high contrast, impressive color reproduction and max. ISO 25600 high sensitivity. \
The LUMIX G85 is capable to record smooth, high-resolution 4K video in 3840×2160 at 30p / 25p (50Hz Area) 30p (60Hz Area) or 24p in MP4. It is also capable of real-time image output to the external monitor/recorder via HDMI simultaneously while recording video. It incorporates the new 5-axis Dual I.S.(Image Stabilizer) which has advanced to boast even more powerful and effective blurring suppression. A maximum of 150 frames in five seconds following a designated frame can be saved. In addition, the camera incorporates Light Composition function as a new option of 4K PHOTO mode besides synthesizing the images by choosing and saving brighter pixels.
A newly integrated Focus Stacking function enables users to adjust the depth of field after shooting by combining multiple images shot with the Post Focus function in the camera. The camera also enables 4K live cropping in video recording that realizes stable panning or zooming in video recording. In panning shots, the user can simply set the viewing angle to start and end with to get smooth panning without using any special equipment like a slider. The camera besides being more crisp and providing high resolution images, contains other features like RAW data development in Camera, Multiple Exposure, Time Lapse Shot / Stop Motion Animation.
The Lumix G85 will be available at a price of INR 72,990 and the Lumix G7 will be available at INR 53,990. The Lumix G7 also comes with dual kit option of 1442 mm + 45150 mm at INR 58,990.
