Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black 2015
The 21MP Micro Four Thirds sensor delivers 4K 30fps video and 8fps mechanical burst shooting without breaking the bank. A fully articulating 3-inch touchscreen and 2.4M-dot EVF pair with a bundle that includes a 32GB card, filter kit, and extended warranty for immediate value. This camera suits entry-level vloggers and hybrid shooters who need 4K recording on a tight budget.
type mirrorless
Sensor 21MP micro-four-thirds
burst fps 8
Video 4K @30fps
ibis false
weather sealed false
36 Overall Score
Price $745
About This Camera
- Bundle includes Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Digital Camera with 14-42mm Lens with 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty + 1 Year Extended Warranty, 32GB Memory Card, Memory Card Wallet, 3 Piece Pro Filter Kit, LCD Screen Protectors, Deluxe 5 Piece Cleaning Kit, Carrying Case, Lens Pen Cleaner, 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. 21 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 display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong evf (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong burst (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average social proof (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile) 32th
- Below average af (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 21 |
| Processor | Venus Engine 9 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2360000 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
May 4, 2026 $745
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 21MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 793 | 1053 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 413 | 590 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | 33.7 | 83 | 35.6 | 79.9 | 21.1 | 43.1 | 44.9 | 84.3 | 59.5 | 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 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.6 | 87.2 | 91 | 69.7 | 89.6 | 91 | 95.2 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 84.9 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.4 | 88 | 94.5 | 88.5 | 84.1 | 49.4 | 98.6 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 98 |
| 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 |
| 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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