Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with 14-42mm and 45-150mm Lenses (Black)

The Lumix G7 is a very capable mid-range camera that should be considered by anyone wanting a step-up from budget models, whether DSLR or mirrorless. It has well thought-out controls, a large and detailed electronic viewfinder and the flexibility of a fully-articulated touch-screen.

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  Good image quality and compact but decent kit zoom., Large, detailed viewfinder and fully-articulated touchscreen., Fast AF that works in low light, and 6-8fps burst shooting., 4k video with chance to extract 8MP stills at 30fps., Wifi, timelapse, 7-frame AEB, silent shooting up to 1/16000.

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  Continuous AF good but not best in class., Lacks built-in stabilization of Olympus bodies., No USB in-body charging of battery., Maximum Bulb length of 2 minutes. Limits long exposure work.

A great mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera for families and travelers, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 is a compelling alternative to similarly priced dSLRs.

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  For the money, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 delivers great photo and video, excellent performance and a broad feature set.

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  It's another in a long line of Panasonic cameras with proprietary USB connectors and some people might find it too complicated.

The Panasonic G7 is an impressive all-rounder, combining solid image quality, impressive autofocus performance and 4K (UHD) capability into a compact body with extensive external controls.

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  Solid image quality in both Raw and JPEG, 4K (UHD) video, Built-in Wi-Fi with comprehensive set of features, 4K Photo mode with clever pre-burst option for grabbing stills from video, In-camera Raw conversion for post-shot re-processing, Super-fast focus for single AF acquisitions, Impressive...

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  Mechanical shutter causes some softness at around 1/100th exposures, Number of external controls make the camera seem more complex than it is, Dated Q.Menu is over-complex, Touchscreen control tabs leave the screen a bit cluttered (though they can be disabled), Wi-Fi can be overwhelming and...

The Panasonic Lumix G7 is built around a 16 megapixels Four-Thirds CMOS sensor paired with a fast and powerful processor which lets it record 4K Ultra-HD video at 30 FPS or 1080p HD at 60 FPS.

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  Very low image noise, Superb detail retention, Nice image colors after tweaking, Instant shutter-lag with short blackout, Speedy autofocus, Extremely sensitive AF, Fast shot-to-shot speed, Large and sharp EVF, Calibratable LCD, Highly customizable

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  Frequent overexposure, Limited dynamic-range, Yellow color-cast in low light, Exposure-Priority only in Manual mode, Wrong Live-Histogram, Flex in LCD hinge, Pause after filming, Very slow to power-off

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7's excellent 4K capture will appeal to you if video is a priority, but its plastic body may be a turnoff.

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  4K video. Built-in EVF. Vari-angle touch LCD. Dual control dials. Speedy performance. 4K Photo and Post Focus modes. Built-in flash.

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  Tracking focus slows burst rate. Not available as a body only. Plastic build.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 has a 16 megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor in combination with the newly developed and reconfigured Venus Engine which means it provides a combination of really high quality image capture with super-fast signal processing.

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  4K UHD Video Capture, Fast & Accurate Auto-Focus System, 1040K Tiltable Screen, Intuitive Manual Control System

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  Plastic Like Feel, Main Dial Issues, Average Dynamic Range, Slow Wake-Up-To-Shoot Time

A fully loaded Lumix with 4K on a budget...Yes, please!

With sophisticated autofocus, superb controls and 4K video capture, the Panasonic G7 packs a serious punch.

Panasonic’s latest take on the mirrorless camera not only show it has the guts to be a great camera, but a very creative and forward-thinking one, too.

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  Comfortable to hold, Loads of function buttons, 4K burst and pre-burst modes are literal game changers and perfect for sports or high-speed photography, Decent shots are possible from this camera, though we'd change that kit lens first, Support for wireless included

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  Eye-sensor can sometimes be a little fiddly, switching off the rear LCD when your eye isn’t behind the viewfinder, No charging from the camera itself, and an external charger is still needed

While the G7's design and build may lack the excitement of cameras like the Fuji X-T10, it has a very well-rounded feature set, with a high-quality OLED viewfinder, a vari-angle touchscreen and Wi-Fi connectivity. Image quality is also high.

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  OLED viewfinder, Vari-angle touch-screen, Integration of 4K Photo shooting

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  Two-year-old sensor, Lightweight build, Micro Four Thirds type sensor is smaller than APS-C

I am a wedding videographer. I purchased the G7 3 months ago and use the 12 to 32mm pancake lens entirely. I use the G7 on a 3-axis gimbal 50 % of the time during my wedding day. It is extremely light, compared to my regular sized DSLR.

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  Compact, Convenient, Durable, Easy to use, Exceeded expectations, Inexpensive, Makes videography on the fly infinitely easier.

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  Sensor size 4/3rds, and the widest lens is 12mm.

I bought my G7 in fall 2017. It came bundled with the 14-140. I enjoyed both, they make a perfect travel kit, versatile, compact and light. I know the G7 is 2015 technology with the 16MP sensor. In fall 2018 I bought a GX8 bundled with the 12-60mm f3.5-5.6.

This camera is one of the best cameras I have worked with, hands down. It's compact, lightweight and is easy to vlog with but still good enough to shoot pro grade footage. My only gripes with it are: the kit lens is pretty slow, so if you want a shallow depth of field you'll need an extra lens; The...

I've been in desperate need for a decent camera to practice filmmaking on, and I was pretty nervous about which one to pick initially, but I can honestly say I'm very glad I chose this camera. For it's price, this camera is very sturdy, and takes incredible pictures/ video.

I've had this camera for 30 days now, and I cant put it down. I am having an amazing time shooting Night Photography. It's also the perfect size for street photos as well. Very happy with my purchase.

I love this camera for shooting videos and a for photoshoots. I have recommended this to multiple people and they all chose this camera in the end.

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  Compact, Inexpensive

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I found an almost new G7 with kit lens for sale very cheaply on a local website. The woman had bought it for a college video project but found it overly complex. I was looking for a smallish capable camera and the G7 fit the bill. So far Ive been very impressed with the results.

Great little camera for anyone, the price is really good for what you get, the only thing preventing me from giving this camera 5 stars is the fact that 14mm on a micro four thirds sensor in 4k is not really that wide, so keep in mind that you might need another lens if you want to create landscape...

Pros: Function buttons like in a pro camera. 4K amazing video. Great display and viewfinder. Light and practical. Great low light capacity for the size of the sensor...Too many pros to mention... it's the little brother of the GH4...