Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black
The 20MP Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine 9 processor deliver true hybrid performance, capturing 4K UHD video at 30fps alongside 8fps mechanical bursts. The bundle adds practical value with a 14-42mm stabilized lens, two-year warranty coverage, and a full accessory kit for immediate shooting. This camera is best for beginners and product photographers needing a capable, budget-friendly entry into 4K mirrorless systems.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 49 pts
Burst 8 fps
Video 4K @30fps
35 Overall Score
Price $730
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong evf (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong burst (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average af (5th percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20 MP |
| 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 | 2.36 M dots |
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 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-E5 | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Nikon Z fc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20MP 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 | 49 | 693 | 425 | 1053 | 121 | 427 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 11 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @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 | 445 | 511 | 580 | 397 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | 5.1 | 84.7 | 35.2 | 81.4 | 23.2 | 29 | 90.8 | 71.3 | 25.9 | 34.2 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.4 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Fujifilm X-E5 Compare | 89.4 | 78.3 | 89 | 79.1 | 55.3 | 99.1 | 90.4 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 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 | 93.6 | 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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