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Testseek.com have collected 138 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7.
Award: Editor’s Choice September 2013
September 2013
 
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138 Reviews
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34 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Low image noise until ISO 1600
  • Realistic image colors after tweaking
  • Reliable metering
  • Superb shottoshot speed
  • Very fast autofocus
  • Short shutterlag
  • Fast and extremely responsive
  • Calibratable LCD
  • Classleading EVF
  • Good LCD visibility
  • Highly custom
  • Speedy autofocus. 5.3fps continuous shooting. Detailed high ISO images. In-body image stabilization. Tilting EVF and touch-screen. 1/8
  • 000-second shutter. Silent electronic shutter option. Hot shoe and integrated flash. 1080p60 video capture. Wi-Fi.
  • The focus peaking works well on the Panasonic GX7
  • In body camera stabilization
  • You can do a lot with the RAW files
  • Sharp retro design and solid build
  • High resolution
  • Tiltable electronic viewfinder and LCD touchscreen monitor
  • Competitive still image quality
  • Very good video quality
  • Recording Full HD at frame rates up to 60p
  • Fast autofocusing and allaround performa
  • Photos have pleasing color and sharpness
  • With little detail smudging
  • Inbody image stabilization brings antishake to any lens
  • Well constructed
  • Easytohandle body
  • Quick autofocus and shottoshot speeds
  • Highly customizable
  • Wellimplemented touchscreen
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  • Builtin tiltable EVF
  • Comfy handgrip and quality finish
  • Body mounted controls
  • Fast AF
  • Good value considering the spec

The editors didn't like

  • Slight image softness from base ISO
  • Dynamicrange not as wide as competition
  • Modal EC interface
  • Preview not ExposurePriority
  • Wrong LiveHistogram
  • Poor flash clearance
  • Below average batterylife
  • Video clips last second
  • Slow to power off
  • Pricey. JPG images on the noisy side. No mic input
  • The battery life is not the greatest
  • There is no mic jack for video
  • The articulating viewfinder was uncomfortable at 90 degrees
  • Weak builtin flash
  • No external mic or headphone jack for video recording
  • Some poor results when shooting in Creative Panorama mode
  • Inbody stabilization not available for image composition
  • Camera tends to use small apertures (rather than faster shutter speeds) in Program mode
  • No sensorshift IS in movie mode
  • Strong 'rainbow' tearing effect in EVF
  • EVF is hard to see outdoors
  • Adds b
  • Image quality not best in class
  • No connection for external microphone or video

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  Published: 2013-10-20, Author: Barrie , review by: digital-photography-school.com

  • Quality: above average.Why buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7: enthusiast features; compact size.Why not buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7: no reason.An ideal camera for the enthusiast who wants the benefits of an internal stabiliser and ability to use a wide ...

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  Published: 2013-10-15, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com

  • The Panasonic Lumix GX7 is certainly a compelling model. Not only does it now feature in-body stabilization (that's compatible with any lens fitted) but it also silences critics of the original GX1 over the lack of an EVF. Couple that with the competitive...

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  Published: 2013-09-03, Author: Mark , review by: photographyblog.com

  • The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 is the best Panasonic compact system camera to date, and one of the best interchangeable lens cameras that we've ever reviewed. Offering a winning combination of outstanding image quality, excellent performance, deep feature-s...

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  Published: 2013-08-16, Author: Phil , review by: whatdigitalcamera.com

  • Builtin tiltable EVF; Comfy handgrip and quality finish; Body mounted controls; Fast AF; Good value considering the spec
  • Image quality not best in class; No connection for external microphone or video
  • For a camera of this type, the Panasonic Lumix GX7's specification is very comprehensive, delivering a host of features that will keep the keen enthusiast or professional user more than satisfied in most situations.While the GX7's design might not be abl...

 
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  Published: 2013-08-01, review by: cameralabs.com

  • Abstract:  Panasonic Lumix GX7 review-in-progress The Panasonic Lumix GX7 is a mirrorless camera based on the Micro Four Thirds standard and aimed at enthusiasts. Announced in August 2013, it's officially the successor to the Lumix GX1, despite there being no GX...

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  Published: 2013-08-01, review by: Neocamera.com

  • Low image noise until ISO 1600, Realistic image colors after tweaking, Reliable metering, Superb shottoshot speed, Very fast autofocus, Short shutterlag, Fast and extremely responsive, Calibratable LCD, Classleading EVF, Good LCD visibility, Highly custom
  • Slight image softness from base ISO, Dynamicrange not as wide as competition, Modal EC interface, Preview not ExposurePriority, Wrong LiveHistogram, Poor flash clearance, Below average batterylife, Video clips last second, Slow to power off
  • Panasonic made a leap forward with the GX7. For the first time, one of their mirrorless camera offers built-in stabilization, opening photographic possibilities. They have also include the highest-resolution EVF possible, providing a crystal-clear and ext...

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  Published: 2015-08-19, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au

  • Abstract:  What could be better than one Lumix camera to test? A second one – to make comparisons, and having the DMC-G7 and DMC-GX8 go head to head revealed something interesting, though not entirely surprising: a $500 difference between price tags counts for a lot...

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  Published: 2014-05-26, review by: avhub.com.au

  • Abstract:  Power zooms have long been a standard feature on fixed-lens compact cameras, the ultra-zoom models and consumer-level video camcorders, but it's enjoyed limited success in SLR/D-SLR lenses.Canon once offered a 35-80mm EFmount powered zoom, but Pentax has ...

 
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  Published: 2013-10-11, review by: photoreview.com.au

  • The GF7 provides Panasonic with a camera that can compete with the top models from Olympus, which have similar specifications. The GX7 also offers an additional body that can be added to an Olympus system where, with its built-in viewfinder, it's a better...

 
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  Published: 2013-10-10, Author: Lexy , review by: cnet.com.au

  • Nimble shooting feel and design, Image stabilisation now in the camera body, NFC and WiFi connectivity options work well, Manual focus is particularly easy to use
  • Viewfinder ideally needs an extra, padded eye cup for total light blockage, No external mic port, Slower than average continuous shooting speeds
  • This is Panasonic's flagship ILC thus far, bringing excellent image quality and a very fleshed-out feature set to the range....

 
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