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Lumix G7

Classic budget MFT body that introduced many to 4K video on a shoestring.

$599

Launch price

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

16 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

8 fps

4K

30 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

410 g

Battery

350 shots

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Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix G7

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Micro Four Thirds mount

60

First-party

70

Third-party

130+

Total available

Mount introduced 2008

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

125 × 86 × 77 mm · 410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
  • · Fully articulating screen helps with creative angles

Sports & Action

Limited
2.0/ 10
  • · Subject recognition: Human, Face, Eye, Animal

Video & Hybrid

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · Log profile (None) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
0.0/ 10

Travel

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 410g — ultralight for all-day carry

Wildlife

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming
  • · 410g — easy to handhold for selfie video

Pros

  • Very affordable used
  • 4K video
  • Compact MFT

Cons

  • 16MP dated
  • No IBIS
  • Plastic build

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix G7

Sensor

Resolution16 MP
Sensor typeFour Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorVenus Engine

ISO

ISO min (native)200
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)25,600

Shutter

Shutter typeFocal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones49
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)8 fps
Burst (electronic)8 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth13 frames

Video

Max resolution4K
4K max frame rate30 fps
1080p max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate100 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileNone
CodecsH.264, MP4, AVCHD

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight410 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)124.9 × 86.2 × 77.4 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryDMW-BLC12PP
Battery life (CIPA)350 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED Live View Finder
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification0.7 ×
EVF refresh rate60 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeFully articulating
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBMicro USB 2.0
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothNo
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountMicro Four Thirds