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June 2015
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1981 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
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...
If you're looking for a mid-range camera, Panasonic's Lumix G7 is a solid buy. Clever features such as its 4K burst modes give it an edge over a traditional DSLR - doubly so if you're interested in video. The camera has a few small flaws - namely some us...
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Published: 2015-06-18, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
The 4K video output is stunning. We were able to edit and display the UHD video on the new 5K iMac, even displaying the 4K picture at the iMac's full screen mode, and the results are amazing. There is a microphone socket so that the audio quality can matc
Such a refined camera should not have the memory card slot in the battery compartment where it cannot be accessed when the camera is on a tripod
Some years ago we reviewed one of the first hybrid stills/video cameras – also from Panasonic – and confidently predicted that it was a fiasco that would never fly. It was impossible, we said, to combine the two functions in a single camera without compro...
VERDICT Some years ago we reviewed one of the first hybrid stills/video cameras – also from Panasonic – and confidently predicted that it was a fiasco that would never fly. It was impossible, we said, to combine the two functions in a single camera withou
Sony attributes the improvement in mirrorless sales to new, young photographers going into the camera shops without the DSLR prejudice of their elders. Photo: iStockAt the launch of Panasonic's Lumix G7 (reviewed today) last month, the company was pleased...
The compact body size and relatively light weight of the camera will suit all kinds of travellers. We found the kit lens supplied with the camera to be an excellent performer and would recommend it as a good partner to the camera for photographers who wan...
OLED viewfinder, Variangle touchscreen, Integration of 4K Photo shooting
Two year old sensor
While the G7 design and build may lack the excitement of cameras like the Fuji X-T10, it has one of the most well-rounded feature sets available, with a high quality OLED viewfinder, a vari-angle touch-screen, and Wi-Fi connectivity....
The G7 is packed with innovative features that make it a real alternative to a DSLR. Its high burst rate, flip-out screen and focus peaking features are all fantastic, and make the G7 a pleasure to shoot with. It feels light and portable yet is very robus...
Abstract: G7 är en sann video/stillbildshybridkamera som erbjuder 4K videoinspelning till ett mycket överkomligt pris. Detta backas upp av ett komplett utbud av videofunktioner, samt mikrofoningång och fokus top-display. Stillbildsfotograferingen har inte försummat...
Photo answers review Photo answers rating Camera brands have been hard at work, inventing new ways to simplify the photo-taking process. Panasonic's latest 4K technology pushes the idea that you'll never miss a moment by shooting a 4K video burst at 3...
The ergonomic G7 offers a solid AF system, an impressive EVF, and good, though not amazing, image quality. While its 4K video capabilities may have been downgraded from those in the flagship GH4, it's still a very capable camera that benefits from its us...
