Name: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Mirrorless Digital Camera Kit with Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 Lens, Silver
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: IPCDMCGX7K
Price: 589.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.47 (17 reviews)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Mirrorless Digital Camera Kit with Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 Lens, Silver

Panasonic DMC-GX7

Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 w/Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 Lens kit-Silver

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Top Rated Gear: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Mirrorless Digital Camera Kit with Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 Lens, Silver Color: Gray, Configuration: Body & Lens, Model: Panasonic GX7, Newer Model: Panasonic DMC-GX8, Predecessor: Panasonic DMC-GX1

 Panasonic LUMIX GX7: The Artisan Camera for Your Creative Vision   The Panasonic LUMIX GX7 is a creative DSLM street camera that brings an artisans vision to life. Smaller and sleeker than a DSLR, the LUMIX GX7 delivers the power of exceptional image quality in difficult to shoot street photos and video discreetly. Discover powerful optical quality and viewfinder accuracy, flexibility to control the creative process, and seamlessly switch between photo and video with the LUMIX GX7. The photographic world is at your fingertips when you pair the LUMIX GX7 with the full line-up of LUMIX G/LEICA DG lenses.  Tilt-able Live View Finder with Field Sequential Color Accuracy   The LUMIX GX7 integrates a 90-degree tilt-able LVF (Live View Finder) delivering a new angle of view for flexibility and discretion in composition. The LVF boasts 2764K-dot equivalent high resolution and approximately 100% color reproduction for high visibility under any circumstances. Achieve a high color reproduction* in the display based on the field sequential system.  * Approximately 100%* using Adobe RGB as a reference, CIE 1931 x,y color space.  Seamless 16MP Photos and Full HD Video 1080/60p   The LUMIX GX7 is a hybrid creative camera featuring full-HD 1920 x 1080/60p smooth, high quality video recording in AVCHD Progressive and MP4 format with stereo sound. Full-time AF and tracking AF are also available in cinema-like 24p video with a bit rate of maximum 24 Mbps. 16MP P / A / S / M photo modes are available in video, delivering exceptional professional-like video recording by manually setting aperture and shutter speed.  Find Your Inner Artist Using Creative Control with 22 Effects and Creative Panorama   The popular Creative Control mode performs beautifully with 22 filter effects. You can even adjust the parameter of each filter effect to capture your true artistic vision. With the Creative Panorama function, you can shoot a horizontal/vertical panoramic image with consecutive shots by overlaying the previous picture. The multiple images are stitched together in the camera to create one single-wide image capturing your scene. After you've captured your image, you can get creative with one of the panoramic filter effects.  * For photos only, and some filters cannot be used in Creative Panorama mode  In-Camera Stabilization for Non-Stabilized Lenses   The LUMIX GX7 incorporates an optical image stabilizer-like technology directly in the camera body. This in-camera LUMIX MEGA O.I.S.* technology works as effectively with interchangeable non-optically stabilized lenses, to enjoy blur-free photography. * Nearly as effective as the LUMIX MEGA O.I.S. in LUMIX DSLM lenses.  Focus Accuracy with Focus Peaking and Magnification Windows   For more precise control over focusing, the LUMIX GX7 incorporates Focus Peaking that shows the peak of focus. The precise area of focus is indicated while viewing the subject in live view. Pin-Point AF allows you to set magnification from 3x to 10x. The One-Shot AF sets the rough focus on the subject where you can then go back to MF to adjust precise focus.  Share Instantly with Wi-Fi and One-Touch Device Connection with NFC   With the Panasonic Image App, you can use a smartphone or tablet to control zoom, set focus, and shoot remote from a distance. The Wi-Fi setup is quick and easy and picture data can be transferred to a designated electronic device right after shooting. You can instantly upload and share your images on a Social Networking Service with your smartphone, and NFC (Near Field Communication) technology connects the camera with a smartphone or tablet by simply bringing them together.  Expand Your Creativity with a Full Line-Up of Lenses   The LUMIX GX7 achieves ultra fast performance with a maximum 1/8000 shutter speed. In-body optical image stabilizer-like image stabilization*, delivers exceptional performance when mounting non-stabilized lenses to the LUMIX GX7. Every Panasonic LUMIX lens is exclusively designed for DSLM cameras taking advantage of digital technologies such as high-precision, high-speed Contrast AF.  * Nearly as effective as the LUMIX MEGA O.I.S. in LUMIX DSLM lenses.  Discover Ultimate Picture Quality   The LUMIX GX7 captures high-quality photos and video with realistic details through exceptional resolution and color reproduction. Panasonic delivers a 16.00-Megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor that achieves both high resolution and high sensitivity image quality with minimum noise. The Venus Engine features advanced noise reduction systems delivering smooth images especially in low light scenes. The Live MOS Sensor works in concert with the Venus Engine achieving a maximum ISO of 25600.  Touch Enabled 3.0" Tilt-able LCD   Optimized for even sunny, outdoor shooting, the 1040K-dot high-resolution static-type touch monitor delivers approximately 100% field of view and tilts up by 45 degrees and down by 80 degrees. The front panel is directly attached to the In Cell Touch LCD without containing an air layer in-between, resulting in reduced reflection of external light. Combined with increased resolution, the monitor for LUMIX GX7 delivers higher visibility even in sunny outdoor shooting.  Light Weight, Durable Magnesium Alloy Body   Dressed in a magnesium alloy, full die-cast frame, the LUMIX GX7 boasts high durability for any shooting situation. State-of-the-art imaging is delivered in a sophisticated, stylish metal body.  Precise Focusing with Contrast AF System   All LUMIX G cameras boast the sophisticated Contrast AF focus system. Compared with the Phase Difference AF focus system, Contrast AF delivers higher accuracy especially when shooting with a bright lens and a small F-stop. The LUMIX GX7 features quick Light Speed AF, making it possible to capture even the fastest moving subjects clearly.   Premium Body Design with Precision Quality   Separate dials, on the top and back, improve manual shooting performance. The external design of the camera was developed with every detail in mind. LUMIX GX7 offers luxurious comfort in shooting with stunning performance. The LUMIX GX7's 1/8000 shutter speed captures fast moving subjects. Silent Mode switches the shutter from mechanical to electronic, and turns off all sounds and focus lamps for special shooting occasions where you need to be discreet.

I purchased this as a every day walk around camera. There is no way I could carry my DSLR everywhere, like I do this camera.
Features, control and image quality of this, are excellent. I have no complaints what so ever. 
It goes with me everywhere, and I've been able to capture pictures that I would have missed other wise.
OK, you're not going to get the IQ of a APS-C or FF DSLR...but you are going to take this, when the thought of lugging around the weight and bulk of a DSLR is just too much.

GET IT WHILE IT LASTS

I got into digital with an Olympus e510, then a 620.  Then I went  to Samsung, now I'm back with micro 43 in the form of the GX7.  I put it to the test taking some company pictures, which turned out to be a big hit.  I could have done just as well with the Samsung NX20, but I got tired of  waiting for Samsung to expand its lens collection.  I find the difference between the GX7 and my APS-c system to be minimal.  I'm sure I would have a different opinion if I were comparing it to the NX-1, but that's out of my range for now.  I like the rangefinder styling more than I thought I would. The tilt screen is a loss for me over the articulated screen I used to have, but the touch screen takes some of the loss away. I may get the GX8 if it ever gets this cheep, but I really hope Panasonic creates a GX7 mark 2, closer
 in size to the GX7 with an articulated screen.

Back to (micro) 4/3

So far this camera meets and exceeds all my expectations...Having delt with Adorama in the past, I was again pleased by their "on top" shipping, and notification of the UPS tracking...

great service and fast shipping

Solidly built and a solid performer. The results you get are somewhere between gratifying and stunning, and the MFT system with all its lenses and accessories is a big plus. The menus take some getting used to, but they're pretty logical. I downloaded the full advanced manual and put it on my iPad so I can study it conveniently. 

I'm very pleased with this DMC-GX7, so who not five stars? They left out the mic input, and I want to make some videos.

One of the Best

If I could give 4.5 I would but I'll rate this 5 as in my opinion this is a bit closer to 5 than 4.
First the cons: a bit large, coming from the GF3 felt this difference, one is pocketable, the GX7 only for larger pockets, considering the idea of M4/3 this should be a target everytime. This camera eventually locks on me or take much longer than average time to perform usual operations like reviewing images. Not sure if is something specific about my camera or the GX7 in general, need to do some research...
Due to the customization allowed for this camera (a positive for me) is hard to become familiarized with it. Just a matter of practice I know but coming from other friendlier cameras this can be relevant for some.
Another one I can think of is the lack of 2nd curtain slow sync in the built-in flash, only slow sync. For those like me who uses the built-in as fill a lot this can be relevant.
Last but not least I don't agree with manufacturer decision of intentionally crippling their cameras so it doesn't compete with higher-end models. The GX7 could offer more but it doesn't. I won't get into the details as there are plenty online out there - search for the hacks available for many Lumix models.
But the pros are so many! It's my first Wi-fi enabled camera and the main reason I got the GX7, after you get the hang of it it's pretty easy to setup. I prefer using the Wi-fi direct conection as if I'm already connected to a Wi-fi network I won't loose this connection and keep online sharing whatever I want. NFC triggers the usual Wi-fi connection so I keep it deactivated but can be useful for some.
Image quality is a step up from older generations like the GF3. I was already happy! The tiltable viewfinder is great contributing better than other cameras to the small form, eletronic shutter even greater, focus peaking allows for easy manual focus shots... The other main reason why I chose this model was the built-in image stabilization. Great! Online reviewers say it's not that great compared with Olympus 5-axis but this one satisfy me. 
Great purchase, extremely satisfied with it. Recommended!

Great images anywhere

Excellent Camera! Great Quality!

Great Photos RAW and JPGs

Great HD Video

Excellent Camera! Great Quality!

VERY GOOD AND HANDY CAMERA

I love this camera.  I was using the Olympus OMD and just could never get totally comfortable with the menu and the ergonomics.  The GX7 is much more "user friendly" and has excellent IQ.  A truly wonderful fun camera.  It makes me look for every excuse to take pictures.  I have been dealing with Adorama for many years, and as always the order was handled very nicely.  I really would like to thank Al Lefko for making it such a pleasure to call Adorama.

Glad to be back with Panasonic

The  GX7 is an  amazing  camera. from its  size to  quality of  lens, to the  shear abilities  of the camera itself . 
It  is clearly not ment for   novices  in  photography , if your looking for a  point and shoot  you really are  barking up the  wrong tree. 
This  camera is  at  home  in the hands of  a   Photo Pro  as it  is   the  avid  Photo traveler. The only reason i did not give it  5 stars  was  i felt  there were some things that  Panasonic  did not think through  , i  totally believe they will  remedy  those in the future. Non of which  would  impact   the average user.

The  Future of  Photography

This camera focused quickly and easily. Takes great photos. Low light was super fast and without all the fuss of repetitive effort at getting a focus. Rarely need flash. It holds steady even dark nights photographing lights, hand held with little or no blur. I am quite amazed at how fast, slick, and quick this little camera is.
It takes my Olympus lenses without a hitch.
My only gripe is the buttons on the back. Sometimes I have to hold the camera one handed and the grip is fine  but the palm of my hand inadvertently rests on the buttons and selects them messing up my shot since it will sometimes stop the shot for menu choices, etc. Very frustrating.
Other than that, so far, so good and I'd rather have this little great camera than any other I've seen.

I'm Impressed

A fabulous little device!  I had read various reviews of this product before buying it and I found none of the negative comments to be valid.  The tiltable viewfinder is perfect for macro shots of insects. The controls are well thought out, conveniently located, and often customizable. It would have been nice if the LCD screen had a greater range of positions, but for my purposes that's not an issue. I almost always use the EVF which is bright and clear.  That it can be tilted is a stroke of genius!

Image quality is excellent.  It captures RAW + jpegs very quickly. It feels nice and solid and is easy to hold.  All around, I'd give it the highest rating I could.

A fabulous little device!

I travel a lot and having a light but professional camera is essential. Because of its size it is unobtrusive when photographing or shooting video in places where theft or other issues may arise. It does not look like an expensive camera but the photographs and videos are, in my estimation, equal to the "high end" DSLRs. The stabilization in the camera and lenses are great for capturing spontaneous events. I have yet to find any problems or issues with the functioning of the camera. I would encourage any level of photographer or videographer to purchase this camera.

A professional lightweight camera

This camera has decent bokeh.  The attached pic is a flower taken with the stock lens.  I also have the 25/1.4 Summilux lens and it is, obviously, even better.  So don't be too worried if you hear that M4/3 cameras don't have bokeh.  Maybe not as good as a monster DSLR, but good enough for most folks.

     
I've had a few pics come in with poor exposure when using auto mode.  However, most pics I shoot are in manual mode, and I have not been disappointed in the image quality of those pics.  This is a great camera if you like shooting in manual mode.  With a pancake lens, it will easily fit in a jacket pocket.

bokeh isn't bad

I've had this camera for about a month now. So far I haven't had any problems with it. The focus assist threw me off, until I read the manual. I prefer not to use it. I use multiple lenses on this camera (Leica-R, Nikon, Contax and Panasonic. There have been times that the images seem better than my GH3 camera's images. I use the GX7 as a second camera to my Panasonic GH3. It's almost like using the rangefinder Leicas. I really enjoy using this camera. 
I am a retired cameraman and this camera is much better than lugging around the big movie cameras. The most important thing is the excellent quality of the images.

Valued addition

The HDR function is nice, and the manual focus peaking comes in handy.  However, the lens issues have been a serious problem.  The diaphragm is not circular, but is an egg / trapezoid shape.  Getting anything useful out of the Panasonic service department has been impossible.  Panasonic needs to get a real service department and a quality control department.  I could not recommend this camera to anyone else.  I am extremely disappointed.

Disappointed

I upgraded to the GX7 from a Lumix DMC-G2 because of (1) improved sensor with less high ISO noise and more resolution, (2) low profile rangefinder form with EVF, (3) focus peaking, and (4) in body image stabilization. All of these represent substantial technical improvements over the G2, and the camera maintains the excellent handling and ergonomics that I enjoyed with the G2. I shoot a wide variety of subjects including portraits, macros, sports, landscapes and abstracts. I have used the GX7 for a week, and find that it exceeds my expectations, with great raw and jpg output, fast and accurate auto-focusing with all my native m43 Panasonic and Olympus lenses, and easy manual focusing with adapted legacy glass. The only I thing I miss from the G2 is the articulating LVF, but the tilting EVF and LVF more than make up for this. Its also a great looking camera and fun to use!

Culmination of m43 evolution

I've had this camera for 24 hours now and have been using it non-stop.  Let me start off by saying that this doesn't replace my GH3.  The GH3 still has a few big advantages:  much better batter life, more flexible LCD display, better video compression, and a much more solid and tough body.

Having said that, this is a fantastic little camera.  The new sensor does give me better stills, although I mainly use this for video.  And the low light performance for both video and pictures is a bit of an improvement over the GH3.  The LCD displace is much sharper and the focus peaking is great which is something I was really hoping they would add to the GH3.

Overall, the images and video that come off this very compact camera are fantastic and I'm even impressed with the stock lens.  The focusing is quite fast too.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Mirrorless Digital Camera Kit with Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 Lens, Silver

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