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June 2015
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88 Reviews
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The editors liked
IAuto and Program shooting modes are accurate and easy in all situations
Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record
Outstanding image quality for both still images and video
Excellent performance
Mega O.I.S. on the included kit lens is v
Camera Review
Panasonic Lumix DMCG7
NOVEMBER 11
2015
By Greg Scoblete
No other camera maker has been as aggressive in adopting 4K technology as Panasonic. While U.S. consumers slowly upgrade their televisions and TV broadcasters gradually add 4K prog
Good image quality and compact but decent kit zoom
Large
Detailed viewfinder and fully-articulated touchscreen
Fast AF that works in low light
And 6-8fps burst shooting
4k video with chance to extract 8MP stills at 30fps
Wifi
Timelapse
7-frame AEB
Very low image noise
Superb detail retention
Nice image colors after tweaking
Instant shutterlag with short blackout
Speedy autofocus
Extremely sensitive AF
Fast shottoshot speed
Large and sharp EVF
Calibratable LCD
Highly customizable
Panasonic
For the money
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 delivers great photo and video
Excellent performance and a broad feature set
Compact and lightweight for a fully-featured interchangeable-lens camera
Really fast autofocus
Good all-around performance too
Generous buffer depth
Versatile tilt/swivel LCD and high-res viewfinder
Touch-screen controls
Very affordable pricetag
Solid build and image quality
4K photography 8mp photos at 30 images/sec
Fast and accurate AF system that also keeps working in the dark
User friendly
Completely silent (electronic) shutter
Suitable for UHS-II SDXC memory cards
Solid image quality in both Raw and JPEG
4K (UHD) video
Builtin WiFi with comprehensive set of features
4K Photo mode with clever preburst option for grabbing stills from video
Incamera Raw conversion for postshot reprocessing
Superfast focus for sin
Excellent 4K video recording options
4K Photo mode for 8MP stills at 30 fps
Vibrant photo and video quality
Great 16 megapixel still shots
Reasonable price
Excellent handgrip
Superb EVF
Responsive touchscreen display
Electronic shutter enables silent shooting and fast shutter speeds
4K video/4K Photo
4K UHD Video Capture
Fast & Accurate Auto-Focus System
1040K Tiltable Screen
Intuitive Manual Control System
The editors didn't like
Lacks internal image stabilization that has been noticeably more effective that being built into the lenses
Higher ISO settings are way to noisy to be used
No NFC for quick connections to smartphones
Camera Review
Panasonic Lumix DMCG7
Continuous AF good but not best in class
Lacks built-in stabilization of Olympus bodies
No USB in-body charging of battery
Maximum Bulb length of 2 minutes. Limits long exposure work
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In depth
Frequent overexposure
Limited dynamicrange
Yellow colorcast in low light
ExposurePriority only in Manual mode
Wrong LiveHistogram
Flex in LCD hinge
Pause after filming
Very slow to poweroff
It's another in a long line of Panasonic cameras with proprietary USB connectors and some people might find it too complicated
Out of the box
Colors are muted by consumer standards
Warm white balance under incandescent light
Handgrip is a little shallow for those with larger hands
Wi-Fi is overly complex and has limited range
4K photography is only possible in jpg
Mechanical shutter causes some softness at around 1/100th exposures
Number of external controls make the camera seem more complex than it is
Dated Q.Menu is overcomplex
Touchscreen control tabs leave the screen a bit cluttered (though they can be disab
Not so great at low light photography or video
Panasonic USB connections are a bit annoying
Processing speeds in 4K photo modes could be faster
Top plate
Dials and buttons have a plasticky feel
Lowresolution previews in 4K photo mode via the EVF
Abstract: Replacing the Panasonic G6, the G7 sits beneath the Panasonic GH4 in the company's line-up of compact system cameras. It has the same 16MP sensor as the GX7, with the processor from the GH4.A key feature of the G7 is that it's possible to shoot 8MP imag...
Published: 2016-01-05, Author: Sam , review by: 4k.com
4K UHD Video Capture, Fast & Accurate Auto-Focus System, 1040K Tiltable Screen, Intuitive Manual Control System
Plastic Like Feel, Main Dial Issues, Average Dynamic Range, Slow Wake-Up-To-Shoot Time
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 has a 16 megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor in combination with the newly developed and reconfigured Venus Engine which means it provides a combination of really high quality image capture with super-fast signal processing. Furt...
Compact and lightweight for a fully-featured interchangeable-lens camera; Really fast autofocus; Good all-around performance too; Generous buffer depth; Versatile tilt/swivel LCD and high-res viewfinder; Touch-screen controls; Very affordable pricetag,
Out of the box, colors are muted by consumer standards; Warm white balance under incandescent light; Handgrip is a little shallow for those with larger hands; Wi-Fi is overly complex and has limited range
Courtesy of a detailed knowledge of the bokeh characteristics of its lenses, Panasonic can determine the direction and magnitude of the focus adjustment needed to obtain a focus lock, much as does a phase-detection autofocus sensor. However, it doesn't n...
Camera Review: Panasonic Lumix DMCG7, NOVEMBER 11, 2015, By Greg Scoblete, No other camera maker has been as aggressive in adopting 4K technology as Panasonic. While U.S. consumers slowly upgrade their televisions and TV broadcasters gradually add 4K prog
Camera Review: Panasonic Lumix DMCG7
The first thing Patiño told us after his time with the camera was that it was “feature rich.” This is, unquestionably, a lot of camera for the price. It delivers image quality on par with other mirrorless models in its class but does trail some competitor...
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Published: 2015-10-12, Author: Stephen , review by: 4k.com
Excellent 4K video recording options, 4K Photo mode for 8MP stills at 30 fps, Vibrant photo and video quality, Great 16 megapixel still shots, Reasonable price
Not so great at low light photography or video, Panasonic USB connections are a bit annoying
Our bottom line is that this camera is a worthwhile buy for people who wnt something portable, reliable and affordable that can do great 4K video and high resolution photography under lit conditions.Check the Price of the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G7KS DSLM Mi...
Published: 2015-09-17, Author: Dan , review by: shutterbug.com
The Panasonic Lumix G7 really surprised me. While it seemed like it would be overmatched by the power and speed of the Indy cars, the camera did a great job keeping up with the action and I was able to come away with quite a few keepers from the race. The...
Published: 2015-09-15, Author: Dan , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: If you're taking pictures, chances are you're using a smartphone. Smartphones are great portable cameras because they generally take decent photos and are always in our pockets. But they aren't particularly capable photographic tools and can really strugg...
For the money, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 delivers great photo and video, excellent performance and a broad feature set
It's another in a long line of Panasonic cameras with proprietary USB connectors and some people might find it too complicated
A great mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera for families and travelers, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 is a compelling alternative to similarly priced dSLRs...
Abstract: The new 4K Photo modes on the Panasonic G7 make it easy to shoot 8MP images at 30 frames per second.In this quick video guide, our head of testing, Angela Nicholson, takes the Panasonic G7 into the photo studio to take a look at the new options available...
Abstract: Panasonic G7 review: 4K is the big headline feature of the Lumix G7 – and it's not just for videographers. Find out how it performs in our Panasonic Lumix G7 review.Panasonic has introduced the Lumix G7 to replace the G6, and it sits just below the Panaso...
