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
38 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong evf (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong burst (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average af (5th percentile)
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average sensor (33rd 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 Cinema Line FX30 | Nikon Z Z9 | Fujifilm X-H2 | OM System OM-1 Mark II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20MP micro-four-thirds | 26MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 49 | 759 | 493 | 425 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 120 | 30 | 15 | 120 | 30 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 646 | 1160 | 579 | 511 | 588 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | 5.3 | 87.7 | 35.2 | 81.3 | 24.7 | 32.8 | 91.6 | 87.7 | 74 | 18.2 | 50.1 | 35.8 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.7 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.3 | 95.4 | 96.7 | 87.7 | 96.1 | 94.2 | 16.9 | 89.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.6 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.8 | 70.8 | 98.1 | 87.7 | 96.1 | 94.2 | 8.7 | 89.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.4 | 96.9 | 94.6 | 82.4 | 95.4 | 99 | 97.8 | 87.7 | 96.1 | 89.6 | 23.9 | 95.9 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.5 | 99.6 | 85.1 | 51.7 | 95.9 | 87.7 | 96.1 | 89.6 | 17.6 | 99.6 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 96 | 94.8 | 90.5 | 98.8 | 70.1 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 89.6 | 9.1 | 89.1 |
Usage Scores
- Overall37.5
- Video26.8
- Travel23.9
- Youtube32.8
- Beginner48
- Vlogging23.1
- Streaming26.5
- Photography28.1
- Wedding Events27.5
- Sports Wildlife31.6
- Product Photography38.1
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