Testseek.co.uk have collected 138 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7.
September 2013
(86%)
138 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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34 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Adjustable viewfinder
Touchscreen and buttons
Great build quality
Touchscreen
Tilting screen
EVF
Built-in electronic viewfinder
Decent build quality
Super-fast autofocus speed
Decent image qualty
Fully user-customisable
Responsive touchscreen controls
Manual focus override with focus peaking works well
1/8000th sec shutter speed
Price fair fo
Compact design
Builtin electronic viewfinder that tilts to 90°
Flawless build quality
Excellent design and handling
Autofocus works quickly in all conditions
Stabiliser built into the camera body
Excellent picture quality up to 3200 ISO
Discreet sh
Solid metal build
Angle adjustable eye level viewfinder and tilting rear LCD
Very quiet operation
Smooth zoom action
Great picture quality
Smooth video
Tiltable electronic viewfinder
Tiltable LCD
Versatile
Built-in flash
Very crisp vari-angle touchscreen
Innovative and high-quality tilting EVF
Very fast auto-focus system
The editors didn't like
Buttons a re bit too small
Smaller sensor than rivals
Expensive compared with rivals
Screen isn't articulated
Slow Tracking AF system
Slow viewfinder refresh rate
Colour noise in high-ISO shots
Some viewfinder activation lag
Continuous autofocus still not quite there
Accidental focus point adjustment via touchscreen
So-so battery life
Pinpoint AF requires double tap
Overexposure can be an issue
Viewfinder image is oversaturated and can be prone to rainbow effects
LCD rather than OLED viewfinder
Eye sensor is too sensitive
A little complex to get the hang of using properly
Excessive number of Fn buttons
No stabilisation in video mode
No mic
Backplate button smaller than we’d like
Not an APS-C sensor
Looks expensive unless directly compared with rivals offering similar features
Abstract: The GX7 offers both mechanical and electronic shutters. Both can sustain 5 FPS at full-resolution and the latter is used to capture full 1080p HD video at 60 FPS. A maximum speed of 1/8000 lets it capture ultra-fast action. As the most featu...
Sharp retro design and solid build, High resolution, tiltable electronic viewfinder and LCD touchscreen monitor, Competitive still image quality, Very good video quality, recording Full HD at frame rates up to 60p, Fast autofocusing and allaround performa
Weak builtin flash, No external mic or headphone jack for video recording, Some poor results when shooting in Creative Panorama mode
The Panasonic GX7 may just be the Micro Four Thirds model we've all been waiting for, offering a ton of advanced features -- including a tilting electronic viewfinder, touchscreen LCD and robust Wi-Fi capabilities -- while capturing very good still image...
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Published: 2013-11-07, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Photos have pleasing color and sharpness, with little detail smudging, Inbody image stabilization brings antishake to any lens, Well constructed, easytohandle body, Quick autofocus and shottoshot speeds, Highly customizable, Wellimplemented touchscreen, L
Inbody stabilization not available for image composition, Camera tends to use small apertures (rather than faster shutter speeds) in Program mode, No sensorshift IS in movie mode, Strong 'rainbow' tearing effect in EVF, EVF is hard to see outdoors, adds b
The Panasonic GX7 is a full-featured mirrorless camera that offers very good photo and video quality, a highly customizable interface, plenty of useful features, and robust performance. It's marred by a so-so viewfinder, lack of in-camera Raw conversion, ...
Quality: above average.Why buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7: enthusiast features; compact size.Why not buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7: no reason.An ideal camera for the enthusiast who wants the benefits of an internal stabiliser and ability to use a wide ...
Published: 2013-10-15, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
The Panasonic Lumix GX7 is certainly a compelling model. Not only does it now feature in-body stabilization (that's compatible with any lens fitted) but it also silences critics of the original GX1 over the lack of an EVF. Couple that with the competitive...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 is the best Panasonic compact system camera to date, and one of the best interchangeable lens cameras that we've ever reviewed. Offering a winning combination of outstanding image quality, excellent performance, deep feature-s...
Builtin tiltable EVF; Comfy handgrip and quality finish; Body mounted controls; Fast AF; Good value considering the spec
Image quality not best in class; No connection for external microphone or video
For a camera of this type, the Panasonic Lumix GX7's specification is very comprehensive, delivering a host of features that will keep the keen enthusiast or professional user more than satisfied in most situations.While the GX7's design might not be abl...
Abstract: Panasonic Lumix GX7 review-in-progress The Panasonic Lumix GX7 is a mirrorless camera based on the Micro Four Thirds standard and aimed at enthusiasts. Announced in August 2013, it's officially the successor to the Lumix GX1, despite there being no GX...
Low image noise until ISO 1600, Realistic image colors after tweaking, Reliable metering, Superb shottoshot speed, Very fast autofocus, Short shutterlag, Fast and extremely responsive, Calibratable LCD, Classleading EVF, Good LCD visibility, Highly custom
Slight image softness from base ISO, Dynamicrange not as wide as competition, Modal EC interface, Preview not ExposurePriority, Wrong LiveHistogram, Poor flash clearance, Below average batterylife, Video clips last second, Slow to power off
Panasonic made a leap forward with the GX7. For the first time, one of their mirrorless camera offers built-in stabilization, opening photographic possibilities. They have also include the highest-resolution EVF possible, providing a crystal-clear and ext...
