SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are designed to work with the Panasonic G7. An SD memory card with fast enough write speeds is critical for burst shooting and video.
You can ruin the functionality of your camera by using the wrong SD memory card.
Just want the best? Below is my recommendation on the SD memory card for use with the Panasonic G7:
SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB SD Card
- Best value for the money.
- Capacities from 32 GB to 2TB.
- Transfer speeds up to 170 MB/s.
- Class 10 & UHS-I
- Temperature Proof, Water Proof, Shock Proof, and X-ray Proof.
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Best SD Cards
Memory cards are now noticeably cheaper than when the camera was first introduced.
With the price range becoming so cheap, it will not make sense to invest in anything other than a high-quality SD card.
The best cards I have owned have been the SanDisk Extreme Pro, Lexar Professional, and PNY Elite Performance models. I have under no circumstances experienced a card become inoperable or corrupted data with any of those cards.
Every last issue I have dealt with has been with cheap unbranded SD cards. Seeking to save a small amount of money isn't worth it if your G7 is likely to have trouble.
A sensible way to save money is to pick a smaller storage capacity card from a quality manufacturer. By making that choice, you will not have to be concerned about the images stored on the SD memory card.
Recommended SD Cards
SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB SD Card
- Best value for the money.
- Capacities from 32 GB to 2TB.
- Transfer speeds up to 170 MB/s.
- Class 10 & UHS-I
- Temperature Proof, Water Proof, Shock Proof, and X-ray Proof.
PNY Elite Performance 128GB SDXC Card
- Lower priced card.
- Transfer speeds up to 95 MB/s.
- Class 10 & UHS-I.
- Magnet Proof, Shock Proof, Temperature Proof, Waterproof.
Lexar Professional 1066x 128GB SDXC UHS-I Card
- Lexar Professional Silver Card.
- Transfer speeds up to 160 MB/s.
- Class 10 & UHS-I.
- Includes Lexar Recovery Tool Software.
- Designed for durability in harsh conditions.
Panasonic G7 SD Card Compatibility
The only memory cards that will work in the Panasonic G7 are SDXC, SDHC, and SD. Check to make sure that you have the most up to date firmware installed on your camera for the best compatibility.
The newest cards, SDUC (Secure Digital Ultra Capacity), aren't compatible with the G7.
Four different versions of Secure Digital (SD) cards that you need to pay attention to. You can tell the difference between them according to their size.
- 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 quick estimation of the volume of maximum-quality JPEGs pictures you can be expecting to save on a card:
- 16GB - 4,640 images
- 32GB - 9,280 images
- 64GB - 18,560
- 128GB - 37,120
Speed, Class, & UHS Ratings
Card Speed
The speed rating of an SD memory card is determined by the continuous write and read transfer speeds. Card speed is very important for video and continuous shooting.
Slows cards can reduce the number of continuous frames the Panasonic G7 can take. This is because the camera's buffer is not able to write data to the SD card fast enough.
With video, a slow card can cause a sudden end to the recording. The video file could also be corrupted. If you are going to record video, it is crucial the card you use meets the required minimum continuous write speed for video.
Read speed is nice to have for file transfers to a computer. If you have cards that are full, a card with a fast read speed will save you time.
Speed Class Rating
The Class rating of a card is based on the sustained write speed. Cards that have a write speed of at least 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-name memory card that you can find today will be Class 10. You can check the class rating of an SD card by searching for a number inside of the C on the front.
Ultra High Speed (UHS)
The Ultra High Speed (UHS) bus can often be found in SDHC, SDXC, and SDUC cards. UHS allows for increased data transfer rates.
Three different specifications have been made. The three are UHS-I, UHS-II, and UHS-III.
Look at the front of the SD card to determine the UHS rating of an SD memory card. A Roman numeral I, II, or III on the front of the memory card, that is going to be the Rating of your memory card.
- 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
Taking the information into consideration, the 128GB SanDisk Extreme Pro is the best memory card for the Panasonic G7. You are now prepared for any future camera you own.
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