KitZone Mirrorless Lumix GH7
Lumix GH7
£1,999/$2,199 (body only)
New and improved AF make this one of the best hybrids around
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The Lumix GH7 recycles the robust and ergonomic design of its predecessor, the GH6.
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Despite its MFT sensor, the GH7 isn’t a small camera. It feels much more like a DSLR than a mirrorless model.
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The 25.2MP Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine processor help to improve noise reduction.
Specifications
Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds
Sensor: 25.2MP BSI CMOS
Image processor: Venus Engine
Autofocus: Hybrid Phase Detect AF
ISO sensitivity: ISO 200-25600 (exp to ISO 100)
Stabilisation: Up to 6.5 stops
Continuous shooting speed: Up to 14 fps (MS), 75 fps (ES)
Video recording: 5.8K/30p 4:2:0,C4K/60p 4:2:2
Viewfinder: OLED EVF, 3,680k-dot
LCD: 3.0-inch free-angle touchscreen, 1,840k-dot
Memory cards: 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Battery: 2200mAh
Dimensions (W x H x D): 138.4 x100.3 x 99.6mm
Weight: 805g (incl battery,SD card, hotshoe cover)
For many people, when they think of Panasonic cameras, the GH line F might be the first model that pops into their heads. The GH lineup of hybrid cameras has long been renowned for its video pedigree, with the Lumix GH6 especially being a fan-favourite for independent filmmakers.
However, despite the GH6’s brilliance, there was one glaring omission – phase detect autofocus. The GH6 was released just a few months prior to the Lumix S5 II, which debuted Panasonic’s modern autofocus system and finally brought Lumix AF into competition with the likes of Sony and Canon. But this left many observers and potential buyers, wondering why Panasonic didn’t delay the GH6 release to include this feature.
Panasonic is finally on course to correct this misstep with the GH7, which features a brand new sensor, processing engine and, yes, phase-detect autofocus. With the GH6 basically getting everything else right though, then surely this is an open goal for Panasonic?
Design & handling
If you don’t spot the logo, you might not even notice this is a new model. The Panasonic Lumix GH7 recycles the previous model’s design, although there is nothing wrong with that, as the GH6 made some strides with robust and ergonomic design.