Panasonic G7 Memory Card Compatibility
SDXC, SDHC, and SD memory cards will function with Panasonic G7. For burst shooting and video, it is important the SD memory card you use has a fast write speed.
The SD card you purchase is a considerable effect on the overall performance of your camera.
If you are in a hurry, here’s the best SD card you can buy for the Panasonic G7:
- UHS-I, U1, and Class 10 Speed Rating. Can sustain 10MB/s write speeds.
- Excellent choice for photos.
- Capable of recording Full HD (1920x1080) Video.
- Inexpensive with more than good enough performance.
- Larger capacities are available for a reasonable price.
Best SD Cards
SD memory cards are now much less expensive than at the time the camera was newly introduced.
With prices getting low, it doesn’t make sense to spend money on anything but a high-quality memory card.
SanDisk Extreme Pro, Lexar Professional, and PNY Elite Performance cards are wonderful. I have under no circumstances experienced unusable data or a card become inoperable with those SD memory cards.
Every one of the hassles I have encountered has been because of generic unbranded memory cards. Attempting to save around a dollar isn’t worth the cost if your G7 will not function as expected.
To cut costs, get a lower capacity SD memory card from a quality manufacturer. Because of this, you’ll not have to be concerned about the shots stored on the SD card.
Recommended SD Cards
- UHS-I, U1, and Class 10 Speed Rating. Can sustain 10MB/s write speeds.
- Excellent choice for photos.
- Capable of recording Full HD (1920x1080) Video.
- Inexpensive with more than good enough performance.
- Larger capacities are available for a reasonable price.
- UHS-I, U3, V30, and Class 10 Speed Rating. Can sustain 30MB/s write speeds.
- Good for burst shooting photos and recording 4K video.
- Larger capacity cards are available.
- Reliable & Durable: Magnet Proof, Shock Proof, Temperature Proof, Waterproof.
- Comparatively expensive for faster read speeds.
- UHS-I, U3, V30, and Class 10 Speed Rating. Can sustain 30MB/s write speeds.
- Only makes sense for professional use or if you need the largest storage capacity available.
- Temperature-proof, waterproof, shock-proof, and X-ray-proof.
Panasonic G7 SD Card Compatibility
The only cards that can be used with in the Panasonic G7 are SD, SDHC, and SDXC. Ensure that you have the current firmware installed on your camera for the best performance.
The newest cards, SDUC (Secure Digital Ultra Capacity), cannot be used in the G7.
You need to know the four types of Secure Digital (SD) memory cards that can be used. SD memory cards can be recognized from the size of the SD memory card.
- SD (Secure Digital) - 128MB to 2GB.
- SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) - 4GB to 32GB.
- SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) - 64GB to 2TB.
- SDUC (Secure Digital Ultra Capacity) - 4TB to 128TB.
Image Capacity
Listed below is a fast approximation of the volume of maximum-quality JPEGs pictures you can be expecting to save on a SD memory card:
- 16GB - 4,640 images
- 32GB - 9,280 images
- 64GB - 18,560 images
- 128GB - 37,120 images
Speed, Class, & UHS Ratings
Card Speed
The speed rating of an SD memory card is based on the sequential read and write speeds. Memory card write speed is essential for continuous shooting in addition to video.
A slow memory card can decrease the number of continuous images the Panasonic G7 can take. This is because the camera’s buffer is not able to write data to the card quickly enough.
When recording video, a slow SD card can cause recording to end. The video file could also be corrupted. If you intend to record video, it is important the SD card you use meets the required continuous write speed for video.
Read speed is important for transferring files to a computer. If you are filling up cards with images or video, a memory card with a fast transfer speed will save you time.
Speed Class Rating
The continuous write speed of a memory card is represented by the Class rating. Cards that have a minimum write speed of 10MB/s will be rated Class 10.
- Class 2 - 2MB/s
- Class 4 - 4MB/s
- Class 6 - 6MB/s
- Class 8 - 8MB/s
- Class 10 - 10MB/s or faster
Every brand of SD memory card that you can purchase will receive a Class 10 rating. To locate the class rating of a card, search for a number inside of a C on the label.
Ultra High Speed (UHS)
The Ultra High Speed (UHS) bus is a feature found in SDHC, SDXC, and SDUC memory cards. The UHS bus cards to achieve increased transfer rates.
There are 3 different versions. The three are UHS-I, UHS-II, and UHS-III.
To find the UHS rating of a SD memory card, look at the label. If the memory card has UHS, a Roman numeral I, II, or III can be found on the label.
- UHS-I - Maximum transfer rate of 104 MB/s
- UHS-II - Maximum transfer rate of 312 MB/s
- UHS-III - Maximum transfer rate of 624 MB/s
Related Cameras
If you found you had to choose one, the 64GB SanDisk Extreme Pro is the best memory card for the Panasonic G7. Any future camera you own, you will know what SD card to get.
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