Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black
Its 20MP Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine 9 processor deliver 4K UHD video at 30fps and 8fps mechanical burst shooting. The bundled 14-42mm lens, extended 2-year warranty, and accessories make it a complete, ready-to-shoot kit. Ideal for beginners and YouTube creators who need hybrid 4K capture, it falls short in low-light wedding scenarios.
About This Camera
- Bundle includes Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with 14-42mm Lens with 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty + 1 Year Extended Warranty (2 Years Total of Protection!), UV Filter, Deluxe 5 Piece Cleaning Kit, Carrying Case, Microfiber Cleaning Cloth. The DMC-G7 is a true hybrid mirrorless camera that blends 4K UHD video with advanced still capture and burst shooting capabilities. 20 MP Live MOS Sensor | 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II MEGA O.I.S. Lens | Venus Engine 9 Image Processor | Micro Four Thirds System. 2.36m-Dot OLED Viewfinder| 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen | 4K UHD Video Recording at 30/24 fps. Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity | Up to 8 fps Shooting with AF & ISO 25600 | DFD AF System, 4K Photo Modes
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong evf (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong burst (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average af (5th percentile) 5th
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average sensor (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average social proof (28th percentile) 28th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine 9 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 49 |
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | No |
| Subject Detection | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2360000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Battery Life | 360 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB Connection Cable |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z9 Z9 | OM System OM OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 20MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 49 | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 609 | 610 | 1160 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | 4.9 | 83 | 35.6 | 79.9 | 21.1 | 25.8 | 89.7 | 84.3 | 67.1 | 27.8 | 32.4 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.5 | 85.5 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 97 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.5 |
| Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.4 | 88 | 94.9 | 93.1 | 89.6 | 58.8 | 96.6 | 99.2 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.7 | 95 | 91 | 89.6 | 60.1 | 96.6 | 99.6 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.4 | 89.5 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 97.9 | 65 | 97.3 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 84.9 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.4 | 99.7 | 81.9 | 99.8 | 84.1 | 25.8 | 94.2 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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