The Korean Agency RRA registered a new and yet unannounced Panasonic GF7 model. The camera is likely to be announced at the CP+ show in February. And all I know for now is that it’s not going to have 4K recording. This means that in early February we will get at least two new MFT cameras. The Olympus E-M5II and the Panasonic GF7. Note that also the GX7 (Click here) and G6 (Click here) are marked as discontinued…
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yeah,GF7 vs EM-5II like selfie and serious camera ,waiting for
Please tell me the “F” is a Typo…
Then again, the GF series is popular in Asia.
Hahaha 😀
If it pays the bills, it’s better for all of us in the long run. I’m really hoping to see a GX8 as well.
but… Are not GM series popular in asia? I’m a little disappointed, i though GF series was removed…
Well, all we know is the new GF will record 4k but rate?
Is always Pana’s strategy / move to hold & see .
GM is popular only in 2 years back but GF is a legendary series .
The GF1 era , remember ?
Pana need to redesign the entire GF line & make it truly compete against EPL7 & a5100 .
I remember very well, got four GF1 in same time with a different lens monted on each GF1.
I appreciate that Panasonic does not abandone the entry-level product line.
Agree.
GF should be retained .
My guess it likely to take over GX design while GX will have entire new design to match X Pro standard .
My two cents .
The Oly Pens series have been top mirrorless sellers in the Japanese market and the GF series the best seller among Pany products so this move is not at all surprising. Reasonable to expect the GF7 will have the same sensor as the GM series and may share more of its parts.
43rumors earlier indicated that two new m4/3 cameras were coming from Pany and one entry level model would have 4K? Since the GF7 reportedly has no 4K and likely plastic shell that leaves a new GX8 as the logical target to include 4K as would have a metal body. The GX7 however good it is has had problem competing with A6000 similar model from Sony on price. I would guess Pany is dropping the GX7 in favor of a new model with interchangeable lenses based more on the LX100 body which is smaller and might result in less cost to produce than a stand a lone model. To gain 4K Pany may have to drop the IBIS on the GX7 which would be a drawback. The G6 is plastic shell so unlikely suitable heat sink for 4K unless Pany comes with an all metal small body. ADMIN – Please give us more info on the GX8 or G7 or new models if you have any?
Well thought out.
I could see a small, cheap GF7 to maintain an entry-level presence, and a “GX100” without IBIS would likely be a popular option (and more affordable than the original GX7), given the extremely good response to the LX100. Neither would make me at all disappointed that I bought a GX7 two weeks ago, but also make some sense from a business perspective.
I would love to see a “GX100” with 4K and IBIS. IBIS definitely not need to be dropped to support 4K other then for marketing reason. To enable 4K all the body needs would be to swap out a couple of thumbnail size video processors for more powerful ones of the same sizes.
Safaridon: As usual, your thoughts make sense because they are similar to mine! A “GX100” (as Thomas K refers to it) would be between the GX7 and the GM5 in size and would be a very attractive camera. It might have the body and controls of the LX100. And it might have the same sensor, touch screen, 2 stop IBIS, and EVF as the the GX7. I am not throwing away my GX7, but as a second body it might be a bit GF1-like in function. I hope the “GX100” has the 15mm kit lens.
As for the GF7, I hope it has a body we have not seen. Prototypes shown here have been just plain ugly. I also hope it has the GM!/GM5 sensor, It might have a tilting screen and an EVF, and the 14mm kit lens.
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Wow .. GF is back !
Now is matter of Pana if it willing to put GX7 / latest sensor into it or the other way as usual ( a lower grade sensor ) .
I can’t see the GF7 is relevant without top grade sensor from Pana to power it against rival EPL7 & a5100 .
GF7 is not that exciting after GM1/GM5 – although the GF series cameras are generally elegant, pretty, easy-to-use tools and I believe GF7 won’t be an exception.
If the GF7 undergo an entire new design with top class sensor inside it , it definitely will be different story .
Let’s wait further to see .
GF7 will share obviously the same GX7–GM1–GM5 sensor, there is simply no point to recycle an older one.
Of course there is. Panasonic has a history of putting older sensors in their cheaper models. The GF6 has the sensor from G3/GX1, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they use it again.
But the GF6 came out before the GX7 debuted with the new sensor. What are you talking about?
You don’t get it .
Even GF6 with 16 MP sensor but still the GX1 sensor have the edge here .
According to Pana , GM , GX & GH are premier models & G & GF are consumer standard .
Yes, but they still had a better sensor available to them, namely the sensor they used in the GH3. But Panasonic chose the G3/GX1 sensor for the GF6, and they put the old GH2 sensor in the G6.
I think camera models should be differentiated by their feature sets, body design and build, but image quality shouldn’t be a differentiating factor. They should use the best sensor and processor available to them in every model. No reason why beginners or people on a budget should have to settle for inferior image quality.
What will it be? maybe a GM1 that ate too many calories?
My guess is that the GF will be a low end camera to fill in the $300 market, not really something I’m interested in. I’m hoping that a GX8 will be released/announced along side it.
maybe gf7 put on maga-pixel race,
remember last interview panasonic engineers ,but higher pixel not mean image quality.
Better no .
Give Pana more time to develop that new generation sensor .
Probably after the release of X Pro 2 .
GF is a popular entry level camera especially for females. My guess is the starting price will be around 600$, featuring a fully articulated screen for taking selfies.
After owing a GM1, I kinda feel that GM1 is too small to handle and wish if it was bigger and if it had a tilting screen. GF would make a perfect candidate for this. My other wishes for GF is IBIS, more fancy scene/style modes.
My first m43 camera was GF3 kit with 14mm F2.5 for 460$, I wonder if the new GF will also come in a kit with the new 14mm F2.5. 500$ would be a reasonable price.
Just don’t make it look like s**t please. The GF6 was horrendous looking compared to the GM1 and GX7.
That’s why I said , Pana need to redesign the entire GF .
Make it elegant , sexy & stylish & it will sell well .
I hope they go back to their roots and make it more like the GF1 – I loved the look of that camera.
So does that mean no GX8 ???
No way is going to be true .
Nothing can replace the GX line except a GL .
rumor has that Panasonic is just coming out with one new mirror-less camera – and it seem like it is now the GF7 so that sounds like no GX8 – at least for some time
If the GF7 comes with a VF and a decent grip, that should hold over the GX folks until the GX8 comes out.
🙂 well said – actually the GX7 is such a great camera that we rather wait and get a big update like we got from the GX1 to the GX7 – the key improvements
I would like to see is
improved sensor with better low light performance –
Hybrid sensor with lots of phase detect for better tracking focus –
An improved EVF
Mic In
4K video
Same controls – and of course retain Touch LCD
A larger grip would be nice in a way but then agin it will diminish the range finder look – maybe an option to screw on a larger grip for those who need it
so hopefully at the Sep show
You are all going to be at Canikon reeducation before that happens…HEIL FULL_FRAME!
Hulk meant to say my balls get ran over by tank. I like 5 axis cause it stabilize my nuts.
M43 fgts, prepare for Canikon reeducation camp…repent from sensor punyness!
Any possibility they are merging GF and GX line? That way the GF line recovers what once it was at the top of the photography focused line (GF1), afterwards taken by the GX line and now recovered again as a GF designation, but continuing GX7’s spirit. The “mini” or “portable” m43 camera category is already taken by the GM line, so it doesn’t make any sense making a GF6-alike product once again. Advanced compacts are already “eating” entry level CSC’s (price-wise). Olympus has already dropped the EPMx line it seems…