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
36 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong evf (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong burst (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th 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-T5 | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 21MP micro-four-thirds | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 10 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 723 | 557 | 1160 | 609 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | 36 | 86.8 | 35.7 | 83.2 | 23.9 | 49.6 | 46.7 | 87.2 | 67.3 | 27.4 | 36.1 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.1 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 99.3 | 96 | 98.8 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65.1 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.2 | 94.7 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 84.5 | 88.4 |
Usage Scores
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