LUMIX G7 4K Digital Camera, with LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm Mega O.I.S. Lens, 16 Megapixel Mirrorless Camera, 3-Inch LCD, DMC-G7KK (Black)

With prices of today's cameras so high, the G7 can be found for around $250 used and it is plenty of camera for most people. I highly recommend it. I've had the camera since 2017 and it is my only m43 camera. I use it with the 14-140ii, 9-18mm, 25mm/1.7 and 43/1.8 primes. It has been a great reliable camera through the years taken to hikes in the mountains, vacations and family gatherings - always delivering good pictures and videos. I think that the shutter shock issue was a little overblown. It has never been an issue for me even keeping the camera in mechanical only shutter. Not saying it does not exist but it is not something that had bothered me. I used the G7 to record my daughter's soccer games for a couple of years and it performed well there as well managing to keep up focus with the action. I used only FHD 60fps so cannot comment on the 4K video. The microphone port made a huge difference in recording good sound. The body is very light at only 400g which keeps the package easy to carry for extended periods of time. With the 14-140 lens the combo weights almost the same as my Sony A57 DSLR alone. The newer upgrades G85 and G95 have gotten bulkier and heavier. Adding image stabilization is probably the main reason for that. With the 14-140 having IOS and the prime lenses being fast I have not missed the in-body image stabilization of the newer models, hence never upgraded. The ergonomics are great with two control dials and plenty of customizable buttons. I love the well placed quick focus mode selector switch and the touchscreen focus select area while looking through the viewfinder. I like the power slider next to the mode dial on the right side of the camera allowing one hand operation when needed. The power switch being on the left side of the camera is what I did not like on all Olympus bodies when I was deciding which brand to go with. I have a small Meike tilt and swivel TTL flash that works really great with the G7. It makes for a light combo at family gatherings for high quality bounced flash pictures. I use only RAW so cannot comment on the JPEG engine. The RAW files allow lots of latitude during processing. Lifting shadows and lowering highlights works very well. ISO up to 3200/6400 is perfectly usable when processed properly.

EDITED 8/17/2015: I recently received a Panasonic G7 from Amazon, and I have already shot over 20,000 frames with it during the seven weeks I've had it (with many different lenses, and with mostly using the electronic shutter), plus a few video tests. Since I already own the Panasonic G5, and GH4 (and I also had the G6), and have shot over 125,000(!) photos with these MFT cameras, I was familiar with Panasonic cameras, and also with the menu settings changes I generally make to get what I want in the images. The G7 fits “neatly” between the very small and light G5/6 bodies and the considerably larger and heavier GH4 (although that one is still relatively compact compared with most dSLRs, and its MFT lenses are also generally very compact and light – and this gear is FUN to carry and use!). I value the GH4 for its excellent EVF, great grip (it is easy and secure to use one-handed), its excellent set of useful external controls, its wide range of useful options in its easily-used menus, the excellence of its stills-quality (with selected type and sample of lenses, and with customized menu settings), and its great video capabilities. I value the G5 for its sharp EVF (the one on the G6 has better color and contrast, but it is not as sharp), its miniscule size and weight, its very good external controls and menus, and the excellence of its stills and video (although the G5, unlike the G6, has no external mic input, and it is without focus-peaking). The G7 is a nice combination of the good qualities of both the G5/6 and the GH4, at a lower price in size, weight, and cost compared with the GH4 - although it is without weather-sealing and high data-rate and slow-motion 1080 video options (but it does have 100Mbps 4K-24/30P video plus “4K-Photo” options). The excellent EVF is similar to the one in the GH4, the grip is almost as good, the external controls (both buttons and knobs) are unusually numerous and useful, and the menus are similar to, and consistent with, those of the other models in the line. A few items have been added to what the G5 had: 4K-Photo/Video, the tone-curve adjustment shared with the GX7/8 and GH4 (I find this very useful!), “Diffraction Compensation” (I briefly tried this and decided to leave it “Off” – it progressively sharpens the image as the lens is stopped down to its smallest stops to offset the softening normally resulting from diffraction, but this can result in excessive noise even in good light - and this sharpening can be done better during editing), and an external mic input similar to the one on the G6 (but missing on the G5 and GX7). Using the G7's electronic shutter, leaving the EVF and camera always-on during shooting sessions, and using no flash, I get well over 600 JPG highest-quality frames per battery charge. As for color and other photo characteristics, I appreciate having the ability to adjust EVERYTHING on these Panasonic MFT cameras (color balance and saturation, contrast, color-curves, sharpening and noise-reduction levels, etc.) - and I also appreciate being able to match surprisingly well the EVF's characteristics with those of my reference computer monitor so that I get very useful and accurate previewing while using the EVF (with a floppy wide-brimmed hat worn while outdoors to shade the EVF). These cameras are a "tweaker's" (read, "perfectionist's"...;-) dream come true...! Overall, I have no real complaints with the G7, although a few things bothered me very slightly at first. As with the GH4, the rear “dial” (which on the G7 is a circle of buttons as with the G5, rather than a wheel as with the GH4) gets somewhat “hidden” below the rear surface of the camera toward the “dial’s” upper right – but this is to keep it from being unintentionally pressed/moved by the right hand gripping the camera. It took me a bit of time to remember the new way to access exposure bias adjustment (I generally use A-Priority, setting the aperture for best lens performance with each lens and/or for best DOF for what I want in the image – and I often adjust exposure-bias as I shoot, using the excellent EVF as a guide), and it required a button-push to access this on the G7 (the G5/6 and GH4 can be left with the rear thumb-wheel needing only to be moved in order to adjust exposure bias). But, I discovered that with going into "Dial Set" in the menus, I was able to enable exposure biasing with a simple turn of the rear wheel (no button press required!;-). Also, the image resolution is very slightly smaller than that of the other Panasonic cameras I've used, but this is of little practical consequence. And, as others have noticed, the G7's (and also my GH4's) serial number tends to "evaporate" - and with my G7, there is now no trace remaining of that number. Panasonic has recognized this issue, and if both the box label with the serial number and the purchase invoice are retained, and if the camera is registered with Panasonic, the warranty will be honored. Bottom line: this is one HECK of a nice camera, at a very decent price! Highly recommended! (A few photos taken with the G7 are attached...) --DR

I never usually leave reviews. This is my first...But this camera is worthy of a review. Pros of this camera- Amazing quality, even though it's 16 MP it has stellar 4k Video, Photos are great, but the video is this camera's strong point. Pros- Lightweight. Compared to my DSLR, WOW! This is very easily carry-able. Pros- Interchangeable lens's. I have both the telephoto lens and the lens that comes with the camera from Amazon. Amazing! Pros- The cost. Totally worth it. Cons- The stability seems to be a bit shaky, maybe it's just the way I hold it, but it would be nice to have some stronger VR. Cons- As I said, the photos are great, but not the main reason for this camera. I got this for the best of both. In my opinion, if you want the best of both, this is a great camera, but I must say the video is better than the photo quality. Cons- Lens cap is a bit of an annoyance, wish that it wouldn't collect dust so easily, but i'm just being picky here. Overall- This camera is the dream camera for a Mid Level Photographer/Video Person. As i've said multiple times, better for Video than Photo. I am a Photography Major, and this camera works just dandy for photos, but the video is the highlight. I would say if you're thinking about this camera, or a DLSR, go for this. Honestly, at the price this is, you can't beat it!

This is a great little camera. All the features of a DSLR, slightly more compact size, reasonable lens selection. The best feature for me is that it takes great quality video with superior low-light conditions with reduced noise is darker area. The 4/3 processor does such a great job of delivering bright, colorful photos and videos across a broad spectrum of lighting conditions. The best part is, that it doesn't limit the 4K video recording time. You can set the camera so that it creates a new file once the max recording is reached, but it doesn't just stop recording. One down side, the focus is a little sluggish on video mode and it doesn't track objects particularly well.

I'm brand new to photography; I've always been curious, but never gotten into it very much. After LOTS of research I decided on the Lumix G7. PHENOMENAL camera, as far as this novice can tell. Mirrorless, so it's lightweight. The picture quality is superb, the autofocus is intuitive, the entire package is solid. And the 4k features available in such a cost-efficient bundle can't be beat (I'm seeing retailers offering it $100 less than what I paid for it a month ago now). If you're just starting out like me, you really can't go wrong with this one. I'm also a YouTube content creator (shameless plug: check out "Chris and the XD in The C4 Movement") so having this available to shoot up to 30 mins of 4k video is huge. I'm loving almost everything about this camera. The ONLY thing that stops it from getting a full 5 stars from me: it has a mount for tripods, but the manual states anything over .22 inches is not recommended and may damage the camera. That rules out a LOT of the tripods I've been seeing. As a photography novice, to really learn the shots and get best possible images without camera shake, I really need a tripod. Perhaps options exist, I'll keep searching, but just keep that in mind as you consider options. If you're going to need to mount on a tripod this may not be the perfect choice. But if you're like me and just want to make some cool shots here and there, I heartily recommend giving this camera consideration.

I'm so happy with this purchase and that I finally upgraded from the old tech and murky IQ from Canon and the unreliable Sony's (VIDEO SPECIFIC WORK) - Great Video Capabilities and great IQ in both 4K/100Mbps and 1080p/28Mbps (and don't let 28mpbs fool you!! Panasonic's 1080p is way better than the recent Sony's with a really soft 1080p) - Battery life is actually impresive making it very reliable for any type of work. (It's always smart to have a spare) - File size and MP4 codec is easy and so friendly to edit even in 4K on my PC. - Super friendly UI it took me nothing to set up and understand most features of the camera. - ISO noise is improved or better than the GH4. - Nice ergonomic design overall. IMPORTANT Coming from APC and FF world. M43 size sensors are nothing to complain about. You can even buy a focal reducer to "fix it" if you're not getting that 35mm equivalent or bokeh bothers you that much. For me the sensor size is another nice but overrated feature that other brands use to sell and justify their costs along with other lousy features but almost never a real IQ improvement but.. hey you get a real nice and expensive door stopper so don't let me stop you. The only minimal cons I have are - The kit 14-42 lens size and plastic feel. ( Yes, it looks and feels more like a little toy lens than a real lens yet it holds amazing quality for a kit lens) - LCD color/temperature is inacurate but you can tweak it a bit on your settings.. still double checking the OLED LVF for colors/temp will help you alot. - Saddly no HDMI out on this one while recording.. BUT you can use Panasonic's Image app via Wifi and use any smartphone or tablet as a monitor and camera controller. - Very lightweight for handheld shoting (if you like that kind of work) attempting this you'll end up with a lot of beautiful shaky 4k footage even if you have good pulse but also this can be improved with a weighted handgrip or cage. - SD card compartment at the bottom. (Not an Issue if you have a high capacity SD card but it is if you're constantly changing it)

The Panasonic LUMIX G7KS impressed me from the very first use. The 4K image quality is excellent, and the 16 megapixels deliver sharp, detailed photos. The included lens kit covers a wide range of situations well, from close-ups to wider shots. Furthermore, the camera body is lightweight and easy to handle, making it ideal for shooting videos or taking on trips. In short, a versatile camera with great performance, perfect for those looking to take their photography and videography to the next level.

Pros: There are a massive amount of settings on this camera. The extended manual is a 411 page beast and extremely well written. Most of my filming is done in my office with ceiling fan lights. I've seen videos saying that the iso setting is for fake light whereas I think it is a throwback to the film iso rating when I was shooting with film. For instance in the 1970's I was shooting with film that had an iso rating of 25 or 160. I still have my Gosen Light Meter from back then and I find it is still useful today. This camera enables you to set the color temperature of your light source. This camera is far superior to the camcorders which do not have interchangeable lenses. The learning curve on all of the various settings is immense, but it is a great upgrade and worth reading the manual. The attached video I took while bike riding with my wife. through the park and here is a flash photo in my living room. Cons: The only complaint I have is that this camera cannot run from a USB power source and charge the battery while operating the camera Details: 4k Videos: ffprobe produces: [mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2 @ 0x5f94a6ae3e00] st: 0 edit list: 1 Missing key frame while searching for timestamp: 15015 [mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2 @ 0x5f94a6ae3e00] st: 0 edit list 1 Cannot find an index entry before timestamp: 15015. Input #0, mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2, from 'P1000020.MP4': Metadata: major_brand : mp42 minor_version : 1 compatible_brands: mp42avc1 creation_time : 2024-05-03T14:39:36.000000Z Duration: 00:01:51.61, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 93603 kb/s Stream #0:0[0x1](und): Video: h264 (High) (avc1 / 0x31637661), yuvj420p(pc, bt709, progressive), 3840x2160 [SAR 1:1 DAR 16:9], 93459 kb/s, 23.98 fps, 23.98 tbr, 360k tbn (default) Metadata: creation_time : 2024-05-03T14:39:36.000000Z vendor_id : [0][0][0][0] Stream #0:1[0x2](und): Audio: aac (LC) (mp4a / 0x6134706D), 48000 Hz, stereo, fltp, 125 kb/s (default) Metadata: creation_time : 2024-05-03T14:39:36.000000Z vendor_id : [0][0][0][0] This is the first time I saw missing Key or missing index. The important thing is that SAR (Saved Aspect Ratio) is 1:1 which is good whereas I have seen the SAR and DAR (Display Aspect Ratio) out of sync on some camcorders.