The Panasonic Lumix G7 was released in 2015 and remains a popular model. The camera is loaded with features that are absent from similarly priced camreas. Things like 4k video, clean HDMI out, zebra strips, focusing peaking, and flip screen.
Contrast Detect autofocus is the only major con of the camera. This form of autofocus is not as fast or accurate as other systems. Fast action and low light photography is not the G7’s strong suit.
Alternative Cameras
Comparable competitive camera models at the time of release would have been:
Canon Rebel T6i
Canon Rebel SL1
Olympus E-M10
Sony A6000
Nikon D3300
Firmware
The latest firmware version for the G7 is Ver.2.2 released on Jul. 20, 2016. The firmware, along with upgrade instructions, can be found on the Panasonic support download page.
JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard)
Motion picture
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch), MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Aspect ratio
4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
Image quality
RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard
Image quality
MPO+Fine / MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard)
Color Space
sRGB, AdobeRGB
Image File Sizes
[4:3] 4592x3448(L) / 3232x2424(M) / 2272x1704(S) / 1824x1368 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)
[3:2] 4592x3064(L) / 3232x2160(M) / 2272x1520(S) / 1824x1216 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)
[16:9] 4592x2584(L) / 3840x2160(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 1824x1024 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)
[1:1] 3424x3424(L) / 2416x2416(M) / 1712x1712(S) / 1712x1712 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)
One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter
Exposure Control
Light metering system
1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Light metering mode
Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Metering range
EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
Exposure mode
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual,
ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity)
Auto / Intelligent ISO / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity)
(Up to ISO6400 in motion picture recording) (ISO Auto in M mode)
Exposure compensation
1/3 EV step ±5EV (±3EV for motion picture)
AE lock
Yes (AF/AE LOCK button)
AE bracket
3, 5, 7 frames in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV Step, Max. ±3 EV, single/burst
White Balance
White balance
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting
White balance adjustment
Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias
Color temperature setting
2500-10000K in 100K
White balance bracket
3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
Shutter
Type
Focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed
Still image: Bulb (Max. 2 minutes), 1/4,000 - 60
Shutter speed
Motion picture: 1/16,000 - 1/25
Shutter speed
Electronic shutter: 1/16,000 - 1
Self timer
10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec
Remote control
Remote control with Bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional)
