Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 / DMC-G70

695 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 695 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 / DMC-G70. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the image quality and price are generally positive. The portability and performance also get good feedback. Opinions are divided on the color, while many are critical about the memory and image stabilizer.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 / DMC-G70 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 / DMC-G70

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 / DMC-G70 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

96% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 146 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 / DMC-G70 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the image quality and price. The portability and performance also get good feedback.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 / DMC-G70

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 / DMC-G70 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7's excellent 4K capture will appeal to you if video is a priority, but its plastic body may be a turnoff.

4K video. Built-in EVF. Vari-angle touch LCD. Dual control dials. Speedy performance. 4K Photo and Post Focus modes. Built-in flash.

Tracking focus slows burst rate. Not available as a body only. Plastic build.

Conclusions The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 is one of the better mirrorless cameras you can buy. Even though it lacks the stellar build quality of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II, its image quality is just a step behind APS-C models at high ISOs, and the...

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Panasonic Lumix G7 review: For active families, this mirrorless camera is a great dSLR alternative

This full-featured mirrorless interchangeable-lens model makes a surprisingly good alternative to a midpriced dSLR.

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.

Aug, 2015

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Panasonic Lumix G7 (body only, black)

The G7 comes in solid black or a two-tone graphite and black, in a variety of kits worldwide: one with a 14-42mm lens ($800, £680, AU$1,000), one with a 14-140mm lens ($1,100, £850, AU$1,500), one with both lenses (AU$1,200), and body only (£600,...

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.

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Richard Butler , Samuel Spencer (dpreview.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Review

The Panasonic G7 is a direct descendant of the first ever mirrorless camera. Yet, despite this, the last thing it's trying to be is a mirrorless camera. Instead it's trying to be a non-specific interchangeable lens camera: a camera where you don't have...

Solid image quality in both Raw and JPEG 4K (UHD) video Built-in Wi-Fi with comprehensive set of features 4K Photo mode with clever pre-burst option for grabbing stills from video In-camera Raw conversion for post-shot re-processing Super-fast focus...

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 over-complex Touchscreen control tabs leave the screen a bit cluttered (though they can be...

I started this review by stating that I believe the G7 is trying to be a non-specific ILC, rather than draw attention to its mirrorless nature. There are aspects to the user experience, such as the seamless viewfinder/ rear LCD operation (in...

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Andy Westlake (dpreview.com)

Panasonic Lumix G 7-14mm F4 Lens Review

The Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 ASPH was the third lens Panasonic announced for its fledgling Micro Four Thirds system, back in March 2009. It certainly created a significant buzz on release, with the company taking advantage of the short back focus of the...

Extraordinarily small for such a wide lens ; Very good image quality ; Extremely fast, practically silent autofocus with minimal 'breathing ; Impressively resistant to flare

Does not accept filters ; Fairly strong lateral chromatic aberration at the widest settings when used on Olympus bodies ; High price (much more expensive than Olympus 9-18mm F4-5.6)

The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 is a remarkable lens - it may not be the widest angle zoom currently made (an honor held jointly by Sigma's 12-24mm for full frame and 8-16mm for APS-C), but its combination of ultra-wide view and compact size is...

May, 2010

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Expert review by : Josh Fate (steves-digicams.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7

The Panasonic Lumix G7 is a compact, powerful and affordable ILC. It is the perfect camera for anyone looking to be ready for any situation, either shooting stills or 4K video. Coming in well under $1,000, it is a must see for anyone looking for an ILC...

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...

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

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Sam Khan (4k.com)

Panasonic Lumix G7 Review – DSLM Mirrorless 4k Camera DMC-G7

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 camera has 16 megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor in combination with the newly developed and reconfigured Venus Engine which means incredibly high quality image capture with super-fast signal processing. This combination of...

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....

Jan, 2016

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Expert review by : Stephen (4k.com)

A Review of the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G7KS 4K Mirrorless Camera

The Lumix DMC-G7KS 4K mirrorless camera is yet another excellent example of a recent convergence that's been steadily going on in the world of ultra HD digital photography . Namely we're talking about the trend towards superbly built, highly precise...

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.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 records 4K video

Panasonic 4K Video & 4K Photo features : Panasonic's LUMIX G digital cameras are renowned for their high quality video capability and the latest addition to the range is no exception. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 records stunningly smooth,...

The revolutionary Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 offers over 24 compact lens options built on the next generation interchangeable lens camera standard (Micro Four Thirds) pioneered by Panasonic. It’s 'mirrorless' design enables a lighter, more compact camera...

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Review

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 is a new Micro Four Thirds compact system camera that integrates 4K video recording capability with a variety of 4K Photo functions. The G7 can record 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) video with either 30p or 24p frames rates at 100Mbps...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 is the fifth Panasonic stills camera to offer 4K video and photo shooting, following in the footsteps of the GH4, LX100, FZ1000 and CM1 models. "Introducing 4k to everyone" is the marketing angle that Panasonic are taking...

Jun, 2015

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