The Lumix G7 is an extremely capable mid-range camera that should be considered by anyone looking to upgrade from inexpensive versions, regardless of whether they use a DSLR or a mirrorless camera. It possesses controls that have been thoughtfully designed, an electronic viewfinder that is both huge and detailed, and a touch screen that can be flexible in a variety of positions. It is quick to respond, can focus quickly even in low light, and can fire out bursts at up to 8 frames per second while maintaining the full resolution.
Built-in wifi, timelapse, silent shooting up to 1/16000, and bracketing for up to seven frames are just some of the many features that are included. It is revolutionary because it offers 4k video, which lets you record movies with four times the detail of 1080p, as well as the opportunity to grab 8 Megapixel photographs from footage while it is running at 30 frames per second. In addition, because it is a Micro Four Thirds camera, it gives users access to the widest possible selection of native mirrorless lenses.
It has dimensions of 125 by 86 by 77 millimetres, weighs 410 grammes with the battery included, and has nearly the same width and height as the Olympus OMD EM5 II. However, due to the chunkier grip, it is thinner and lighter overall.
Although the G7 is still noticeably smaller and lighter than the vast majority of DSLR cameras, the flat-topped Sony A6000 is more compact in terms of mirrorless cameras, measuring 120 by 67 by 45 millimetres and weighing 344 grams with the battery. In either case, the viewfinder on the G7 is one of the most impressive aspects of the camera.
In terms of ports, the Lumix G7 is outfitted with a 3.5mm microphone input on the left and, behind a flap on the right, a combined USB / AV output, a Type-D Micro HDMI port, and a 2.5mm socket for the optional DMW-RSL1 wired remote control. The input for the microphone is located on the left side of the camera.
The HDMI output may provide a clean signal (up to 4k) to external monitors and recorders; however, unlike the flagship GH4, it only operates at a more typical 8-bit resolution rather than the 10-bit option. The evaluation will continue with a discussion of the built-in Wifi for wireless communications, which is included in the product.
In addition, Panasonic has made a lot of noise about its Clear Retouch feature, which allows users to remove unwanted elements from a scene by scribbling over them on the display (in a manner that is analogous to the Content-Aware deletion technology found in Photoshop).
However, the feature performs a lot better in demonstrations than it does in actual use. At the very least, the screen is too small, and my fingers are too huge, for me to produce any results that are actually useful. Your experience may differ from mine.