Panasonic Lumix G7

Affordable 4K mirrorless powerhouse for creators

Panasonic Lumix G7
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model DMC-G7

Key Features

SENSOR 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS sensor
PROCESSOR Venus Engine for high-speed signal processing
AUTOFOCUS 49-point Contrast AF with DFD technology
PHASE DETECTION Not available; uses contrast-based DFD system
VIDEO 4K UHD at 30p/24p, 100Mbps, MP4/AVCHD
STABILIZATION None in-body; relies on lens-based OIS
BURST RATE 8 fps (AFS) or 6 fps (AFC)
VIEWFINDER 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 1.4x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot fully articulating touchscreen
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic jack
MEMORY CARD Single SD slot, UHS-I compatible
WEATHER SEALING No official weather sealing; polycarbonate body
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 350 shots per charge (DMW-BLC12)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix G7

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dials
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present Dedicated dial

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix G7

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Panasonic Lumix G7 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Panasonic Lumix G7

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Technical Specification

Sensor Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 16 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-25600
Autofocus 49-point Contrast AF with DFD
Shutter Speed 60s to 1/16000s
Burst Rate 8 fps
Video 4K 3840x2160 @ 30p/24p
Stabilization Lens-based only
Viewfinder 2.36m-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3.0-inch articulating touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, HDMI, 3.5mm Mic
Battery Life 350 shots
Weight 410g
Dimensions 124.9 x 86.2 x 77.4 mm