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Panasonic

Lumix G7

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

$599

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

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

Panasonic Lumix G7

125 × 86 × 77 mm

410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)

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
1.5/ 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
Max video bit rate100 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileNone
CodecsH.264, MP4, AVCHD

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationNo
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