Panasonic LUMIX G7 DMC-G7KK Black 2015
The 16MP Micro Four Thirds sensor and Venus Engine 9 processor enable 4K/30fps video with DFD autofocus for dependable subject tracking during 8fps bursts. The 358g body integrates dedicated exposure dials and a fully articulating 3-inch touchscreen, offering precise physical control uncommon at this level. Best for beginners creating 4K content for YouTube and streaming, where its video-focused feature set compensates for limited still photography performance.
About This Camera
Offering true recording versatility, the black Panasonic LUMIX G7 is a true hybrid mirrorless camera that blends 4K UHD video with advanced still capture and burst shooting capabilities. Revolving around a 16 MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor and Venus Engine 9 image processor, the G7 features notable low-light sensitivity to ISO 25600, continuous shooting to 8 fps with single-shot AF, as well as a trio of 30 fps shooting rates based on the 4K UHD video recording. Complementing the fast burst shooting modes is an equally adept DFD autofocus system, which works to quicken focusing speeds and emphasize accurate subject tracking for consistently sharp imagery in fast-paced and trying working conditions. Rounding out the feature-set of the G7 is a contemporary body design accentuated by physical exposure control dials, six customizable function buttons, both a high-resolution EVF and 3.0" tilting touchscreen LCD, and built-in Wi-Fi for wireless sharing and remote camera control. Bridging the gap between stills and video, the Lumix DMC-G7 pairs these two high-resolution mediums with refined focusing and shooting controls for the utmost in shooting versatility.
- 16 MP Live MOS Sensor
- Venus Engine 9 Image Processor
- Micro Four Thirds System
- 2.36m-Dot OLED Viewfinder
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong battery (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong evf (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average sensor (10th percentile) 10th
- Below average build (15th percentile) 15th
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile) 32th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16 |
| ISO Range | 200 |
| Processor | Venus Engine 9 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 49 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 49 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | No |
| Subject Detection | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | MP4, AVCHD |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2360000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Battery Life | 350 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB 2.0 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX G7 DMC-G7KK | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | Sony Alpha a6700 | Fujifilm X-S20 X-S20 | Canon EOS R R7 | OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 26.1MP aps-c | 32.5MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 49 | 273 | 759 | 117 | 651 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 30 | 11 | 20 | 15 | 30 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 358 | 620 | 3942 | 410 | 530 | 370 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX G7 DMC-G7KK | 65.1 | 83 | 15.1 | 79.9 | 58.7 | 9.6 | 89.2 | 84.3 | 76.3 | 94.6 | 32.4 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.8 | 89.5 | 95.3 | 88.6 | 85.1 | 53.8 | 90.7 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| Sony Alpha a6700 Compare | 95.7 | 73.6 | 99.4 | 76.4 | 87.6 | 91 | 99.3 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-S20 X-S20 Compare | 77.7 | 74.9 | 75.7 | 85.5 | 93.9 | 92.7 | 98.4 | 99.4 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.5 |
| Canon EOS R R7 Compare | 93.1 | 87.5 | 93.8 | 85.5 | 84.1 | 95.4 | 44.9 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.5 |
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Compare | 78.9 | 95.8 | 90.3 | 85.5 | 76.8 | 41.7 | 87.7 | 84.3 | 85.4 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
Usage Scores
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