The new Panasonic Lumix G7 is the latest DSLR styled mirrorless camera, from Panasonic, and features a high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF), along with a vari-angle touchscreen, 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, and 4K video recording, with advanced 4K / 8 megapixel photo shooting.

Excellent image quality; Large number of high quality lenses available; 4K video (3840x2160) recording; Very good value for money; SLR like grip and handling; Excellent external controls and ergonomics; High speed focus and shutter response; Dual axis electronic level; UHS-II card slot

Larger than G6; Loud shutter (unless you use electronic shutter; Does not record Cine 4K video resolution; Plastic construction may not be to everyone's liking

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 is a new Micro Four Thirds compact system camera that integrates 4K video recording capability with a variety of 4K Photo functions. The G7 can record 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) video with either 30p or 24p frames rates at 100Mbps in the MP4 format.

The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 camera replaces the two-year old G6 as the sixth generation model in its line and slots in just below the GH4 (which we reviewed in May 2014, with which it shares some important features although in a smaller and lighter body.

Equivalent to twice the resolution of full HD video, 4K video (3840×2160 pixels) is mightily impressive when it's viewed up against full HD video (1920×1080 pixels) and if you're yet to see the true benefit of 4K it's well worth walking into your local television store to see for yourself the...

+ 4K video and 4K Photo modes; + Electronic shutter enables silent operation; + Twin control dials for independent aperture and shutter speed control; + Superb 2,36-million-dot electronic viewfinder

Operational speed in 4K Photo modes needs to be faster; Top plate; dials and buttons have a plasticky feel; Low resolution previews via EVF in 4K burst photo mode

The Lumix G7 becomes Panasonic fifth model to feature 4K video capture. See how it performs in our Panasonic Lumix G7 review

Excellent handgrip; Superb EVF; Responsive touchscreen display; Electronic shutter enables silent shooting and fast shutter speeds; 4K video/4K Photo

Processing speeds in 4K photo modes could be faster; Top plate, dials and buttons have a plasticky feel; Low-resolution previews in 4K photo mode via the EVF

The Panasonic Lumix G7 takes the classic G-series mid-range accessibility and bolts-on some of the higher-grade video skills of the Panasonic GH4 . That camera brought 4K video shooting to thousands, this one lowers the entry price a bit.

Plenty of control; 4K video; Great EVF

Plastic build; APS-C rivals offer better dynamic range

Overall, I had a very good experience with the Panasonic G7 camera. I really liked the fact that the G7 turns on instantly so you won't have to worry about missing a shot. Battery life is impressive as well.

+ Small and easy to use; + Fast Autofocus; + Impressive image and video quality; + Instant startup

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I started this review by stating that I believe the G7 is trying to be a non-specific ILC, rather than draw attention to its mirrorless nature. There are aspects to the user experience, such as the seamless viewfinder/ rear LCD operation (in combination with the use of rear screen to select AF...

Solid image quality in both Raw and JPEG; 4K (UHD) video; Built-in Wi-Fi with comprehensive set of features; 4K Photo mode with clever pre-burst option for grabbing stills from video; In-camera Raw conversion for post-shot re-processing; Super-fast focus for single AF acquisitions; Impressive...

Mechanical shutter causes some softness at around 1/100th exposures; Number of external controls make the camera seem more complex than it is; Dated Q.Menu is over-complex; Touchscreen control tabs leave the screen a bit cluttered (though they can be disabled; Wi-Fi can be overwhelming and...

Camera brands have been hard at work, inventing new ways to simplify the photo-taking process. Panasonic's latest 4K technology pushes the idea that you'll never miss a moment by shooting a 4K video burst at 30fps and extracting the exact frame you want afterwards.

Rebecca Frogley got to work checking out all of the features of Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-G7K. Read about what she thought of it and what this camera can do Over the past decade, digital video and still cameras have undergone an interesting convergence; video has begun to offer the capture of still...