Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black 2015
The 16MP Live MOS sensor and 4K/30fps video recording make this a capable hybrid for both stills and motion work, with 8fps mechanical burst adding versatility. The extensive bundle, including a 14-42mm lens, filter kit, and extended warranty, delivers strong out-of-box value for beginners. This camera suits entry-level hybrid shooters who need a single tool for product photography and occasional video without investing in separate systems.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 21MP micro-four-thirds
Burst 8 fps
Video 4K @30fps
35 Overall Score
Price $745
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong evf (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong burst (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 21 MP |
| 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 | 2.36 M dots |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-H2 | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Nikon Z fc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 21MP micro-four-thirds | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 21.5MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 1053 | 121 | 427 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 11 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 723 | 1000 | 511 | 580 | 397 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | 35.3 | 84.7 | 35.2 | 81.4 | 23.2 | 48.1 | 46 | 63.5 | 25.9 | 34.2 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 99.1 | 82.4 | 95 | 99.1 | 46 | 94.3 | 88.7 | 94.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 86.4 | 82.6 | 86.8 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.5 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
| Nikon Z fc Compare | 90.2 | 87.9 | 91.1 | 73.8 | 72.7 | 86.6 | 92.5 | 94.3 | 69.4 | 86.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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