Panasonic G7 Hands-On Field Test
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- The Panasonic GH4 is one of TCSTV's favourite cameras for video, and a very underrated one for stills. The new Panasonic G7 gives you all the GH4's still capabilities in a lighter, much less expensive body. They were even good enough to include 4K video! Is this the best budget hybrid body on the market? Chris Niccolls takes a look.
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Filmed on the Panasonic GH4
I wonder if they knew what an absolute future legend they had in their hands when they made this. G7 still holds up well today. Great camera
Jeez the quality of this video really held up for over 4 years. That's some crazy production quality. Lol
Jordan and I have looked at the files closely at 3200 ISO and at the other ranges and to its credit the G7 compared very favorably against the competition. We were quite surprised. Now certainly the A6000 showed the most chromatic noise but that is easy to remove and we didn't want to process any of the files to keep things objective. Its hard to see on youtube but the main reason we still feel the Nikon and Sony are slightly better is that the Panasonic shows minor but visible smoothing in the files at high ISO. A little detail is lost and we feel the Sony and Nikon would process out better. Still what a fantastic job Panasonic has done with the G7 files. Its very close.
Chris @ The Camera Store TV
TheCameraStoreTV how does the evf compare to the GX7? because they're the same resolution but different screen technology.
TheCameraStoreTV Thankyou for this review, it's so clear and helpful:)! Do you think I can get a cinematic look from g7 or samsung nx500 in postproduction using after effects or should I consider sony a6000 (but it's not 4k)? I would like to make some short movies, low budget, high hopes:).. Thx a lot.
Sto79Be I tried the a6000, a77II and GX7. I kept the GX7 for the video, and I'm sure that the G7 is even better. But the stills from the a77II were absolutely beautiful. Lumix MFT in general has very good stills, better video and more lenses to choose from (especially tele-zoom, which is important to me). GH3 has awesome video, too, so Panny seems to be very consistent in this regard. I found a6000 video to be very poor quality. a77II was better but the AF was hyperactive. Hope this helps.
Thankyou, yes it is helpful :)!
TheCameraStoreTV Great review as always! I have a question... I'm thinking about selling my DSLR (Nikon D5100 with 2 kit lenses: 18-55 and 55-200) and getting this G4 with the 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 POWER OIS lens so I can shoot both tele and wide. I primarily take photos and not so much video yet, but 4K it's a big plus. Other big pluses for me are the portability so I can take it everywhere with me, awesome video capability, and a nice lens, I think. The bad thing is that the lenses are pretty expensive too for this G7 here so I wouldn't buy any other, so... For photography will not be that great. I usually like bigger apertures like 2.8 or 1.8.
What do you think, is G7 better than D5100 for stills(sensor/lowlight/autofocus) with these kit lenses? And overall? I hope for an answer because it's a pretty hard choice for me. Thanks! :)
Guys, you're overdoing the V-Log. It's all middle gray now.
They didn't correct it in post 😂
Yep, i was like: Did you just... forget to color grade in post?
kind of off topic, but you're a great presenter!!! Makes watching these lengthy reviews much more enjoyable - good work! :)
And very nice still photography‼️
It's amazing how five years fly by. We started with the gh4 as our main camera and g7s became our b cameras. We now use a varicam and the gh4 is STILL our b camera as nothing has replaced it yet. The g7s only had hdmi, which didn't hold up like the gh4 has. Next year the cameras will all change. All in only 5 years, it's crazy!
8 years, eight, bro!
Thanks for the review. I bought the G7 yesterday (the review helped) and have compared its video with my GH4s at identical settings. Same 4K image resulted, although the G7 seems a bit brighter as the review pointed out. This may be because of some internal level tweaking going on rather than an improved sensor. Headphone jack is not a problem as I, for one, always record audio off-camera. Build quality is actually better than I expected (quite solid and not as plasticy as some have said, and better than, say, a Canon 600D), and it's not that much smaller than the GH4. The apparent absence of a potential S-Log (or V-Log whatever it's called) upgrade is no big deal either. Judging from some of the material I've seen, I'm beginning to suspect that Log profiles aren't all they're cracked up to be for mid-range cameras like this - people just can't seem to grade it attractively beyond a certain flat contrast point and it can end up looking mushy. The Cinelike profiles seem good enough for now.
I had intended to use the G7 as a B camera with my GH4. Now I think they're both pretty much equal A cams. The G7 really IS a GH4 minus a few unimportant bells and whistles. Amazing camera for the price - five years ago or less you'd be waving goodbye to 10 grand for a camera like this. Canon, Nikon etc could be in real trouble if this keeps up.
Thanks again.
Extra: After doing a few low light tests, it indeed appears that the G7 has improved noise handling at higher ISOs - much more like film grain, and without so much ugly colour noise. I hope this can be ported over to the GH4 as firmware.
I am an amateur/enthusiast photographer and my main focus is family photos and kids videos. Use to have canon T5i, sigma lens with point and shoot S110. Been waiting for a 4K solution, and i finally sold all canon gear and bought the G7 ($450 with kit on 2015 black friday) with LX100 ($480 silver also on black friday). I do miss some of canons functional features but i am getting use to panasonics layout and I love the G7 video quality with kit lens and photo with both kit and 60mm macro lens. The LX100 is as amazing. Panasonic's new 3 year warranty (after rebate) sealed the deal. This review is awesome and sums up my experience as well. CamerStoreTV, thx for for making great reviews, Sub to your channel!
As a budget (very amateur) film maker this seems like a good option for me. I wouldn't be surprised if it gets some unofficial firmware updates to lift that 30min video limit, after all that came out of the EU in 2007, taxing anything over 30mins an extra 5%.
Are all the kit lens options pretty much naff or would it be worthwhile going for the slightly more expensive kit lens option?
isnt the video limit about the limitation of the battery life?
@@lukejones1244 No. A lot of manufacturers put the 29min and 59 second limit on their cameras to avoid taxes.
Filming on this (gh4 vlog) is stunning! Colours and sharpness so beautiful.
You guys have been AT IT for years. Love to see these reviews done well and holding up. What a beating location as well!
Lol at 2:55. It's wild to hear Panasonic having the best AF in the market for that time. Then the whole market passed them by.
What microphone were you using when filming this video? It sounds fantastic even in that wind :o
I just came into the comments to ask that. Amazing sound
Thank you so much for your informative and very detail review. You made me a G7 owner just now.
how is it after 2 years?
I gotta say that was a really good review. Descriptive, understandable, and you dont just spit specs at us. You really tell us what you think and what we should know. Props to you.
FINALLY!! THANK YOU so much guys. After every decent CZcams review channel skipped reviewing the excellent G5 and G6 I am really glad you guys took the time to make such a thorough review. I love my G5 but it is getting worn and old and I was wondering what to replace it with. This really helped me a lot. Brilliant. Thank you :-)
I'm jumping over from a Canon 7D and was a bit worried. This review was awesome. I am now 100% ready to go purchase the G7 thanks to you. I've always wanted to jump over to Panasonic and you've made that decision easier. Thanks.
E Rosas You'll love it!
Jordan @ TCSTV
Excellent review. You helped me choose the GX1 as my street camera, and I'm considering this as my second Micro Four Thirds body. I'm not wild about the SLR appearance, but the fast shooting and video capability makes this a smart second camera choice for this platform. I have the 45-150 version of that kit lens, and I am very impressed with the sharpness. Obviously plastic mounts and the lack of serious sealing will deter professionals and photojournalists. But this looks like a great device for the enthusiast.
the audio quality of this video is over 9000!!! great job ...
I've been waiting for this review! Thanks so much guys. I currently own a G5 and want an upgrade - looking over the market I didn't expect to like the g7 so much. Basically everything I didn't like about the G5 the G7 has improved!
What would be a better vlogging camera? this or the t5i?
Diddle I have this camera it's really small great for vlogging and Big Bang for your buck
I agree with I3AYAH here, it should be really great for vlogging or any video-shooting for that matter. The articulating touchscreen makes it easy to see what you are doing, it is light and compact enough to carry around daily. Also, you can propably get away with using the built in microphone, it is not as shitty as it could be. (Would still recommend getting a better one, but if you want to minimize the stuff you have to carry around you can go for the existing one.)
You will never regret buying this camera if you want a jack of all trades kinda deal. Especially in this price region (i saw the g7 for 450€ on sale) it rocks.
Just bought it on amazon i was also thinking about getting a T5I and personally you can see what my choice was.
You know you are early when you are seeing this video in 240p.
I'm falling in love more and more with this camera
Just bought this camera used. Very happy with my research and purchase. Seems I found a high quality, budget gem.
I just bought mine today and can't wait to lay hands on it!!
I was also thinking about buying one, would you recommend it?
@@Hollywood9876543210 I used mine for about 2 years before upgrading. If you’re just starting out, I’d maybe consider getting a Sony.
I did love the G7 but it lacked stabilisation for video and low light capabilities.
However, depends what you’re using it for. I took plenty of great pics and made good video on a tripod.
10:13 Wow, looks like there's a tornado rolling in! Amazing wind audio control in your mic setup - may I ask what audio setup you were using?
Ben Schmanke A Sony UWP-D11 wireless kit in a Rode Invisilav. Works great!
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV Thanks!
Im watcing this cause my gf said she wants one, but i have no idea of 95% what this is talking about.. I need lessons
you better hurry up and learn,
you better rid away the girl and get asap the G7
kidding..
8 years later and I just purchased a brand new unused "Open Box" G7 with 14-42 kit lens direct from Panasonic UK for.... £275! Insane value for money!
The G7 has a microphone connector!
This is the CZcams Vlog sleeper camera.
8:10 "We're getting worse low light performance"...ughh, doesn't look like it, judging by those pictures ;)
Jean V It is visibly worse! Even the a6000 is worse than the D5500. Look at the detail the D5500 captures even at that 100% crop at ISO 3200, plus there's no color noise unlike in the a6000.
@@osasenoma-owens5072 I disagree with you, the G7 is the sharpest and the noise looks better.
@@misteragb7558 Hmm. I watched the video on my phone at the time so I might have been wrong 🤷🏾♂️
This is the video that convinced me to buy the G7. I had it for many years so many videos so much experience. recently I sold it after I upgraded but it’s still a great camera and I’m always happy to pass it on to someone else
I have been waiting for this video, the g7 will probably be my first nice camera.
Which one should i buy for making action films - G7 or GH3? And is g7 plastic body too weak?
You know these guys are awesome professionals when you see a fucking hurricane (lol) in the video but you can only hear their voices... wow. Thanks, excellent video. I like the G7, but I think it's pointed towards those that want to make high quality videos, but for stills there are cheaper and better cameras in the market.
Mister R How do you think its done?
Forsdyke Montague I'm not an audio guy, but I would guess they have an excellent mic with wind protection and maybe they take away the wind noise in post? Idk
Mister R lavaleir mic probably
Maybe a rode shotgun with a blimp?
+Mister R We used a Sony D11 wireless kit, with the capsule encased in an Invisilav under Chris' jacket.
Jordan @ TCSTV
i just bought this camera, im just starting out with film making. ive been using my phone and a drone for the last few months. i cannot wait for this camera to come. this is probably the 5th time i watched this video in the last 24 hours :D
My girlfriend spent about an hour playing with this camera today in Jessops, the Panasonic rep would not give up. But.... she fell in love with it. It seems like a very capable camera for what she needs, and this video backs up what she thought :)
Hi Jordan, would you recommend the G7 over a Canon 70D? It will be for predominantly video shooting for action shots as well as interviews, but also the occasional stills. Thanks for your help!
+Jack Hewitt I own the 70d and I am selling it to buy the G7. I need a good camera for video, and while the 70d does great video and has killer autofocus, it does suffer aliasing and dynamic range issues. It just isn't designed for video... but is superior for photography... which isn't what I'm trying to do. Plus, for the price, you just can't beat the G7 if you want great video. I went with the 14-140mm lens and the G7
I own both the Canon 70D, the Panasonic G7, and the G85. I still prefer my Canon 70D for stills because it is weather proofed, has Dual Pixel Autofocus, and was designed for still photography. The G7 & the G85 are FAR superior for videography, and if you master the manual menus, you can accomplish superior stills too - it is just much, MUCH easier getting sharp stills from the Canon 70D versus the G7 & G85 (probably because of their patented Dual Pixel Autofocus technology).
3:40 Getting so much anxiety watching this mad man dangle the camera in one hand
Great videos guys! Thanks for the effort behind the camera reviews. All the detail helps.
The g7 is still a beast and we still use it a lot on our channel. So we can recommend it for sure
This episode is way too flat. Brightness and contrast too low
mlsterlous maybe to do with that storm?
Yeah your right something to do with this Vlog profile, like how a black magic camera can capture detail in shadows... Like marmite you either hate it or love it haha
i thought the same
That's totally subjective. Maybe he's going for accuracy.
The color in the main camera (instead of G7 your reviewing looks fairly flat this video... is it just the weather\location or has your post process workflow changed?
Hamish McGregor TCS videos have always been fairly flat looking in my opinion.
I agree, but the shots towards the lake go so far that it honestly looks like they have just uploaded a consumer cameras flat profile straight to youtube. I know this isn't the case (the GH4 they shoot with has a very very flat log profile), but its a sad statement that their image is being let down by its color grade and contrast tot he ponit I can't feel that it'd look better straight from the GH4 in default color profiles.
On the other hand hats off to the mic\audio work.. you can see the wind, but not hear it, audio is great the entire time.
Hamish McGregor Ryan Kwon I have to say, Harnish is right, it was never *that* flat. Far too flat here...
Hamish McGregor The flatness is specifically in the mid tones like they're applying a strong backwards S-shaped tone curve to the footage. That will exaggerate tonal differences in the highlights and shadows while compressing mid tones, including the all-important skin tones, which have been looking awful in recent TCS videos. In my opinion, they're also wasting a lot of their bit depth by using such a flat profile for shots where they're not in danger of clipping the highlights and shadows.
Hamish McGregor I was wondering is it graded at all, looks kinda horrible as a "release" version tbh
Super video guys! 👍🏻 Unfortunately you forgot to mention just 1 thing; there is no built in stabilization in the camera, so for the people, who want to make lots of video without a big external stabilizer, need to consider a different camera with 5 axis IS (Olympus or newer Panasonic)! In the other ways this is a perfect camera for photographers. 📸
Hey. Out of all the reviews on this cam yours has been the best. Thanks..
Amazing review guys, and this G7 looks like a total winner!
Regarding the new V-Log L though, I can't tell if it is just TOO FLAT to use, or if the flat lighting from the horrible weather that was approaching just gave you no contrast to work with...?
What do you think Jordan, was there more punch to be had, or is this V-Log just a detail and contrast killer? Especially that shot around 9:40 was painfully flat, but I'm thinking maybe that was the fault of the weather...
Hammerhaus Kennel The light was extremely flat both days we were shooting. I was also trying not to push the highlights or shadows too far, as I wanted to demonstrate how much dynamic range the V-Log L could capture. I'll be shooting with the V-Log enabled GH4 for the next few episodes, so you can see what it looks like when I crunch the image a bit more.
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV Excellent, thank you!
TheCameraStoreTV I was wondering the same thing and had a feeling that was probably the case. I'm amazed how flat V-Log is... it delivers a very nice, filmic look. Great job Jordan.
TheCameraStoreTV After pondering this a bit, it struck me that the problem may be trying to preserve dynamic range on a day when there just isn't much dynamic range to be captured and preserved. Crappy weather! Lol
I suspect the results will be more interesting and more aesthetically appealing when you have better light to work with.
As an aside, I am still kind of awestruck by the images (stills and video) from the G7.
TheCameraStoreTV Saying V-log enabled makes it sound like it's already in my camera.....and I know it sort of is already in my camera.....but please convince Panasonic to unlock it for us!
4:00 oh so Canadian
Another great video by TCSTV, I just love the great outdoors in your work.
I just bought one of these from eBay brand new for $310 for my wife at end of 2019! This thing is still relevant even today. Heck my a6400 3 times the price has the same video specs LOL.
If anyone reads this its under $500 at B&H right now until Dec 3!
do they do international shipping?
Lol now they want $790 for it. They can kiss my ass.
+TimeSpace $600 now. Good deal.
MM420 I ended up buying a rx100v open box for $850 after tax. For what I need a camera for its perfect.
Great review! I totally overlooked this camera at first - could be a great b-cam paired with a speedbooster :)
Features they gave us 4 and 1/2 years back are still missing from canon,s cameras..and that little samera is still so relevant in 2019..
I'm not even remotely interested in this camera but your reviews are so damn good. I watched it all
Should I sell my d5200? I will end up buying an adaptor so I can still use my lenses (I use manual focus so no worries there)
I'm a content creator and also a gigging musician looking to have my gigs filmed. Torn between canon m50 and this.
Take the G7, way better video
Congratulations on 200K, You're my 2nd fav Camera review channel.
+Zaber Ansary Thanks! What will we have to do to be #1?
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV To be #1 you just have to Keep doing what you are doing. Also bigger channels are bif coz they have been doing it for 6-7 years.
+TheCameraStoreTV drop some cameras and be an asian with a british accent
ThatPyotr Lol,,,
+ThatPyotr digitalRevTv
I watched this in UHD. Incredibly sharp! If the G7 is comparable to the GH4, we're in for a treat.
I just recently bought a Lumix G7 for the 4k video option. After having some stuttering issues, I bought a class 10 U3 card, as that was recommended on the web for shooting in 4K. The video plays back smooth on my camera, but when I bring it into Final Cut Pro or even try to watch the raw files in VLC or Quicktime, they stutter/lag like crazy. Are there any solutions out there for fixing this?? I even have FCP set to edit in 4K at the 4k resolution and 30fps. Going crazy here, so any help is appreciated.
+Retro Game Remix 4K H.264 is really hard on most computers. If you have the space available, a transcode to ProRes LT before editing will smooth things out enormously (even though the files are much larger).
I hope this helps!
Jordan @ TCSTV
+Retro Game Remix In short your computer is too weak. For video editor's building a PC is the best option. You can build something far more powerful then the mac pro for much cheaper. If you hate the Windows OS( which 10 is good) you can have a dual boot hardrive with Windows and with OSX. You just choose what OS you want to use at start up. Just look up hackintosh.
+Retro Game Remix Gotta get you an i7 with 16GB RAM and a SSD bro if you're going to use a laptop, wouldn't hurt to also have a discreet graphics card in addition to the embedded one.
Where to get a graphic card from? How much does it cost?
So this guy isn't dead..
Hey Chris hey Jordan I finally got my G7 it's a great camera thank you for sharing this video I know it's old but that camera works great I love the 4K
Loving that incredibly Canadian "sorry" at 4:00
Love your videos. But maybe you need to start previewing your output on some uncalibrated consumer grade displays. Even this video's thumbnail looks too flat!
Why Panasonic never released this camera here in India ?? Sony a6300 and a6000 is eating there market here. If this camera was available I would not had purchased a6000 :)
Nikhil Kumar cause Sony, Nikon and canon are better known brands in India.
FINALLY THEY ARE HERE IN INDIA, i am the 3rd Person to BUY G7
Nikhil, Buy in the gray market. I think its not available due to Camera stores preferring, sony, nikon and canon. It is them who have to provide sales and service not Panasonic. Everything is available in gray market, i remember buying a JVC handycam about 12 years ago. Still works like a charm.
Well your presentation on the G7 was extinguishing you really gave this camera a big praise and I don't blame you after seeing those pictures they were spectacular in detail and color thank you for sharing this great video I subscribed to your Channel
We got the Panasonic G7 with the 14-140mm lens for vlogging and travel videos. It's a fantastic camera for the price. The lens was a good choice because of the range you have. I got some awesome shots of boats from being on a ferry and I would have never got them if I chose a different lens. We just posted our first ever vlog if anyone wants to see a more "real world" use for the camera. The autofocus was hit and miss though as I only purchased the camera before we left and I hadn't nailed the settings yet.
a bit of constructive criticism, I know you guys are nerds when it comes to grading etc and go for acuracy above everything, but your videos look very washed out, I think for CZcams you should bump up the colours and stuff for a bit more pop, it's all to do with the audience and where it's being presented, you have to think about what kind of feel you want, just a thought no hate :) #photogroahystudentrant
Samson Osztreicher My major goal with this grade was to demonstrate the wonderful dynamic range of V-Log L, which did lead to a more washed out look than our usual. Our next video with this profile will be the Leica Q, and it is a much more contrasty grade. Let me know what you think!
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV fair point :) the dynamic range of V-Log L is very impressive when looking at details in the highlights and shadows. What made me notice the washed out look the most was a shot of you standing in front of some trees demoing the uncompressed v-log, there was no real separation between you and the background
TheCameraStoreTV Yeah I think you did pretty well with the V-Log, as a tech demo, but just a bit more punch would be welcome ;) Then again, I also realize you guys appeared to be shooting some heavy overcast / rain, and that's naturally going to wash out, so perhaps this video isn't as "off" as we think?
TheCameraStoreTV i think you should do that as a separate segment of the video instead, doing it this way just makes you look like you don't know what you're doing
Samson Osztreicher The good part is that it makes the G7 pictures so vivid and contrasty :) but I agree with you, those flat colors and lack and contrast makes the video look bad.
nikon d5300 vs Panasonic g7
Yes please
I wanted to by Nikon D5300 for myself and now I have this problem!! :D
As far as the video is concern it's amazing that you can get 4k for under 1k. You mentioned no headphone jack and no over 29 min shooting etc. Well, to me these things are meaningless in our productions. We use separate sound recording and 29 min is more then enough per clip. This camera is a gem for the indie filmmaker. Great review!
SuperSupersingers Totally agree with that. In same shooting situation as you too.
One of my favorite camera reviewers, and since I have the G6, this review is making me think about getting a G7 for the upgraded features. Very thorough review. Thanks.
What about the a6000 with the new codec XAVC-S ?
Caost Sony A7II has XAVC-S and S-Log2, is it good? No
***** Could you elaborate on that Mr SMGJohn?
Caost Downloaded it for my own A6000, and it now handles motion much better. Grades a bit better as well, but I still wish S-Log was included.
Jordan @ TCSTV
Forsdyke Montague Soft video, moire, the A7s would be better. Still a nice feature to have but its not exactly up there with the big guys in video.
I just bought it (despite its age) and made a travel video of Italy 😁
Someone wants to check that out? Pls? 😅
Yes. I'm in Italy and what to see your experience
omggg can i see??
best review ive seen so far! thanks and love seeing examples with all the stats such as shutter speed and ISO. thank you very much
I've just ordered this camera mainly for nature, sport and airshows. The extra reach is what first attacked me to it, just wish it would hurry up and arrive. Loved the review.
You remind me of Markiplier.
6:40 Grayed hair and brown beard? What the hell?
Chris's beard is actully red like mine. But the way Jordan graded the video, he made the colors look a bit washed out.
However, I think that may also be due to the bad weather Jordan had to work with and the fact he was shooting with his gh4 rather than his better Sony fs5.
this quality is absolutely beautiful
Can someone help me? I'm thinking of buying a camera but I'm not sure what to get. I do mostly video, consisting of skits, short films, and time-lapse (I guess that's not video lol) and sometimes more. I am not sure whether to get the G7 or a Canon 70D. Any suggestions?
a7r2 dudes.
Leonid Enin Yeah, and only 4x the price of the g7
Artūrs Kašs I'm talking not about a price
Leonid Enin you should go for an ARRI
Leonid Enin No....A7sII !!! That's what we need
***** depends :) I say both!
Bought this camera a few weeks ago. It's my first really "nice" camera and I'm really enjoying the stills and video I'm getting out of it. Did some practice 4k vids just to see the results and they really are amazing. Plan on doing a lot more. Your review helped me make my decision as I didn't want to spend a ton considering I'm a novice. Was considering the Sony a6300, GH4 and Canon 80d. Got the camera w/kit lens for a really good price. That said I've since laid out more cash for more lens,.....really enjoying the 25mm f1.7 and the 12-35mm. Thanks.
The 4K on this stream was a nice surprise!
This is the first review of yours that I've watched, and I really enjoyed it. The fact that it was set in my home province in a familiar mountain range was a nice bonus. A well balanced review that's helping me come to a decision - you've gained a new subscriber!
In the past few weeks I've done a good amount of research on the a6000, d5500, and more recently started looking at the g7. The camera I buy will be my first "real" camera. I'm looking to spend approximately $1000 (Canadian) and I would like to have room to grow with whatever camera I buy. Essentially, I would like to purchase a camera that is better, both in terms of photo and video quality and shooting experience, than top smart phone cameras (I currently have a Samsung Galaxy Note 4, which does a nice job). So, though it was the early front runner, the a6000 is likely a no go due to the lack of a fully articulating touch screen and the lack of 4k video. I like the d5500, but the fact that I can shoot 4k on my phone, but not on the d5500 is an issue. Based on such factors, the g7 has become my new front runner. While it may not yield the best still image quality of the models I've listed, it appears that it can still give solid quality (better than high end smart phones, and more than enough for my needs), and the others feel outdated for their lack of features that are now readily available on smart phones.
Am I missing a better camera model that ticks all of my boxes? Any other thoughts that would help me come to a decision? Thanks, and keep up the great work!
nhizzlefoshizzle It sounds like the G7 would be the best option for you. A Samsung NX500 is also a candidate, but I prefer the autofocus and video quality of the G7.
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV Great, thanks for the quick response Jordan.
I have ordered this baby, which is out on shipment. I wrestled between D5500, T6S, Sony A 6000 and even Canon 70 D. Why I chose this, I will do a complete video but here are the key pointers
1. 4 K video - That's gonna make other camera's looks like SLR's from the 50' isties :)
2. Panasonic - Leica connection - I feel I am in the premium league of cameras
3. Big enough for my hands - Most of the Mirrorless camera have very low form factor and hardly fits my hands - and a Pro DSLR, well you need monster hands to hold them. This is is best of the both worlds, light weight and big in size.
4. Price - Well I knew that when you buy a camera you buy into the family, you also have to consider a lens the tripods at el. If you buy a cheap camera then the overall cost would be within budget, but if you start with an expensive camera then you are going to spend a lot on the lenses too. G7 is the cheapest amongst all the Mirroless camera.
So that's my short feedback on the reasons why I chose the G7. More of it when I use the camera. Adios.
Sandeep Krishnan Can you comment on any differences in the grip for the D5500 and G7? I found the D5500 grip to fit my hand very well but I don't remember how the G7 felt in comparison.
Despite it being almost five years old, I just picked mine up this week!
Same here
And me today . Ebay only 400 shutter count. Camera as new in box £385
Right on Chris. I had a D5500. Loved the stills, video, meh. Bought this camera, and I love this camera completely. I want to do vlogging, and this camera makes so much sense. Recorded a concert with it along with my Tascam DR-100 mk.3. Loved how this little guy performed. Couldn't be happier. The stills are fine too. Will be looking at a Metabones adapter to gather even more light in later. Thanks for all you, and Jordan do.
9:17 "Plus of course you've got the battery pack add-on with XLRs"
The YAGH attachment for the GH4 isn't a battery pack. In fact, it needs to be powered externally.
I purchased this camera after watching this review, it was released in the U.S. The day I watched it.
Replacing my a6000 with this because Sonys lens lineup aggravates me. So far I'm pleased and already have more lenses picked out that I want than Sony could offer.
I chose this over the em5 mark ii also because of video and I also have large hands and it was way too small.
It's a really cool review - probably the best one I have found so far. I just bought the G7, simply because it suits my requirements and they actually do not cost so much. I was using a Nikon DSLR for a while and it wasn't as fun as us in this one - made me actually do more, the G7. Thanks again for the great review.
4:53 4K awesome!
And not that we have a "cough" permit! .......love your work! Thanks for a very informative and great samples. Am buying one today from someone who has only used it on a few occasions and now sitting in their closet; so they say. Can't wait to start using it. Thanks again. Cheers
Love the "cough permit cough"
Went to Cinegear 2015 and spoke with Panasonic's rep. Was told the G7 will not get V-Log L. That being said, the G7 might still be a better camera for Panasonic's consumer division than the GH4. Looks and sounds like a great hybrid camera TCS.
There is a great deal on this camera at B&H right now . Black Friday 2016
congrats on 200k!!!
THANK YOU... thank you for such a detailed and honest review - loving your style of reviews so far. I was like "Hmmmmm which one, is this one ok?" and this showed me all I needed to know - so THANK YOU
Finally grabbed one and this is worth every penny.
How is it in low light?
Chris Nichols thank you for steering me to the G7 I bought one at Best Buy's is a beautiful camera you're absolutely right it's quick it's so kisses fast I tried the M50 and in 4k it didn't do anything you couldn't have Focus like you can on 1080p but thank you again have a great holiday Chris you and Jordan
Great Job - I've heard about this camera G5/7! I've been shooting on a Canon 60D -- and it's been amazing --but... it's time for an upgrade and a change into the next level - i was split between Sony A's with their beautiful Zeiss Len's and have been using their zoom lens 16mm Arri SR film camera since the late 80's & 90's - the German optics and their Lens were incorporated into their DSLR series A's - i was very impressed. And also the G series which I've been drawn to by you other associates i'm working with --- you made a great argument for that model. I've been a DSLR professional since 2011/12 and i filled that with the very highly used, and popular dslr used exclusively for weddings in South Florida - the Canon 60D. But i'm ready for a change and an upgrade!
Thank you for your review! that's why i subscribed to your video reviews, way back when for times like this.
I'm sold!!
Thank you for confirming what I've heard so far in Miami!
The City full of light!
Again, another brilliant review. I will be sure to check this presenter's opinion before making any purchases!
Fantastis video, thank you for taking the time to review it! Question: what type of mic were you using? Loved how clean amd quiet it was with all the wind blowing.
Cheers,
Xavier
Another great, hands-on, honest review; that's why the photo print mags are dead, running PR blabla and resolution charts/lab tests...
this is gonna be my first camera for videography and short films :)