Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G7MEB-K Professional Camera with 12-60 mm Lens - Black

Forgive the length of this review, but I hope readers will find it useful. I’ve been around the block when it comes to photography equipment. As an enthusiast photographer I’ve owned high end Nikon DSLR’s, Sony APS-C Mirrorless, and most recently a number of Sony FF A7’s, RX1R’s and Sony RX100’s. All of these excellent cameras. They say the best camera is the one you have on you, and I’m sorry to say that most recently in my case that has been my iPhone; my Sony FF kit while fantastic, is just too heavy to lug around. I love the RX100, but it’s almost too small! So, last year, after lamenting its lack of use I sold off the lot. My January resolution was to buy a decent Bridge camera, however these appear to be rarer than hen’s teeth unless you go for the massive and heavy Sony RX10 which would kinda take me back to where I was. Cue Micro 4/3. After a bit of research it became clear to me that the VERY small compromises I would need to make to adjust from FF to MFT were going to be more than worth it for the benefits gained with far smaller and lighter equipment. The Panasonic LUMIX G7, while an older model, is a breathtaking piece of kit. For less than a sixth of what I paid for my previous FF camera I have a camera that does everything that camera did, and more. (Yes, I accept the low light performance will be inferior, but that can be dealt with PP) I used to think Sony’s OS was unsurpassable, LUMIX is better! Autofocus - fast and efficient. Functionality - brilliant, the body can be customised so your ‘go to’ settings are always at your fingertips. Photos are crisp, clear, definition is fantastic even at 100% crop. I’d recommend the 12-60mm kit lens, it gives you a great range. But compliment that with a good, fast prime to get the most out of this camera. So long as you understand the adjustments you need to make (focal lengths are essentially double that of FF on MFT, so for a 50mm prime lens you instead buy 25mm) the format is superb, and you can actually use that smaller sensor size to huge advantage. I now have a kit, body, spare battery and three lenses that fit into a bag 1/3 of the size and weight of my old FF body and two lenses. I can carry my kit bag all day, and literally forget that it’s there. I’m falling in love with photography again, and this camera is why. Highly recommended.

Body plastic bit disappointed compared to G2 but features outstanding easy to use excellent camera

Can't fault the 4K video with the added ability to change lenses it's great. However auto focus in videos is slow so I use manual or the touch screen to focus which is not a biggy. I chose this over th A3600 due to the articulating screen and the huge price difference. For photography it's barley better than a good mobile phone camera. The micro four thirds sensor holds this camera back in terms of photography. I now carry a D5200 for pictures and this for video. As soon as new camera with 4K, larger sensor and a articulating screen is available I'm selling this camera.

I bought this as a vlogging camera, and honestly the only downside is the auto focus and battery life. I'm using the kit lens and I notice quite a bit of image noise at low ISO, not sure if it's a setting I need to change or not, but it's definitely there...and its annoying :D

Send me used and faulty item

Excellent!!! This camera is so light, has dual dials, gives lots of customization, lots of control, has a bunch of features and the 12-60 lens is fantastic. A very great buy for both stills and video.

Very light, not too big and easy to use. I love it

This camera is great for beginners who are looking to move into photography and film making, currently been using this for 6 months now the bukd quality is great the dials are perfect in changing settings quickly. For the price it has exceed my expectations