Minolta MNS10-BL Standard, Monochrome, High Saturation, Red, Green, Blue, Retro,
Minolta
32 Overall Score
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black 2015
Panasonic
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Minolta MNS10-BL Standard, Monochrome, High Saturation, Red, Green, Blue, Retro,
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black 2015
88 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
The Panasonic Lumix G7 is widely praised as a fantastic value for both video and still photography, especially for beginners or as a lightweight complement to a DSLR rig. Users consistently highlight its excellent 4K video, strong low-light performance, and compact, durable build. Some drawbacks include the lack of a headphone jack for live audio monitoring, a mediocre kit lens, and the absence of in-body image stabilization, but the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive for its price point.
Pros
- Excellent 4K video quality
- Great value for the price
- Compact and lightweight design
- Strong low-light performance
- Responsive touchscreen and electronic viewfinder
Cons
- No headphone jack for audio monitoring
- Mediocre kit lens quality
- No in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Lack of uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 HDMI output
- Plastic body feels less premium
Video quality 10
Value for money 10
Low light performance 5
Build quality 6
Portability 7
Kit lens quality 2
Scores
Beginner
Streaming
Video
Youtube
Vlogging
Travel
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Product Photography
Photography
Specifications
| Minolta MNS10-BL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | — | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 48 MP★ | 16 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | — | Venus Engine 9 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | — | 49★ |
| AF Type | — | Contrast Detection: 49 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | — | 8 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | — | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✗ |
| Log Profile | — | ✗ |
| RAW Video | — | ✗ |
| Codec | MOV | MP4, AVCHD |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 2.9" | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | — | 0.11 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 350 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C★ | Mini-USB 8-Pin 2.0 |
| HDMI | — | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Minolta MNS10-BL Standard, Monochrome, High Saturation, Red, Green, Blue, Retro,
- Strong sensor (71st percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black 2015
- Strong video (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Minolta MNS10-BL Standard, Monochrome, High Saturation, Red, Green, Blue, Retro,0.226score per dollar
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black 20150.032score per dollar
Minolta MNS10-BL Standard, Monochrome, High Saturation, Red, Green, Blue, Retro, offers 7.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Scores 71 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
