Panasonic's budget 4K MFT camera — first to bring 4K video at this price point with DFD contrast AF.
The Panasonic Lumix G7 (2015) was the first camera in its price class to offer 4K 30p video, making it a favourite among budget filmmakers and vloggers. Its 16MP MFT sensor with DFD contrast AF delivered fast focusing for stills though video AF hunting remained the persistent Panasonic criticism.
4K 30p video at budget pricing was groundbreaking. DFD AF is fast for stills but can hunt in video. 16MP sensor is modest for stills. No IBIS — relies on OIS lenses. Flip-out touchscreen. Wi-Fi.
Micro Four Thirds mount. No IBIS. OLED EVF. Compact body. Built-in flash and hot shoe. Single SD card slot. 410g weight. 4K Photo mode extracts 8MP stills from 4K video.
Very common and cheap used. Check sensor for dust and test video AF for hunting. The GH4 or GH5 are better for serious video work. The G7 remains outstanding value as a budget entry to 4K video.