Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black 2015
Panasonic
71 Overall Score
vs
Smartklik R10-Black
Smartklik
44 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Smartklik R10-Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Beginner
Streaming
Video
Youtube
Vlogging
Product Photography
Travel
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Photography
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Smartklik R10-Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | — |
| Megapixels | 16 MP | 75 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| 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 | 60 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✗ | — |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | — |
| Codec | MP4, AVCHD | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Battery Life | 350 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | — |
| USB | Mini-USB 8-Pin 2.0 | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black 2015
- Strong video (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)10th %ile
Smartklik R10-Black
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sensor (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong display (71st percentile)
- Below average build (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black 2015
No current pricing available
Smartklik R10-Black
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Scores 71 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
