Panasonic G7: Best Budget 4K YouTube Camera!

The Panasonic G7 is one of the best YouTube cameras in 2017. Here's my full review to show you why.
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The Panasonic G7 is a mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera and it's a perfect camera for YouTube videos. The Panasonic G7 is the little brother to the GH4. The G7 does 90% of what GH4 does but for less than half the cost. I’ve owned the G7 for a little over a year and have owned the GH4 since 2014.

Why is the G7 a perfect YouTube camera?
First of all, the G7 is a mirrorless camera. Mirrorless cameras are lighter and more compact than traditional DSLR cameras. So if you’re using it to vlog you don’t want your forearm cramping up from holding the camera up all day. That’s no good.

Another advantage that mirrorless cameras have over a DSLR are the focus sensors which usually makes mirrorless cameras better for video. DSLRs cannot use phase detection with the mirror up while recording video, so they have to use the contrast-detection focus method which is slower.

The 16 Megapixel Micro Four Thirds (MFT) sensor records in 4K UHD so you’re going to get a very sharp detailed video especially if you record in 4K and export in 1080p. Not only does this record in 4K but it records full HD 1080p at up to 60fps so you can have a 60fps video or you can record in 60fps and slow it down to a 24fps timelines which results in super smooth slow motion, which is a huge advantage over similarly priced DSLR cameras that can only record full HD at 30fps

MFT means the sensor is smaller than a full frame sensor that some more expensive cameras have. The main takeaway is that MFT sensors have a crop factor to consider so a MFT lens that is 25mm is actually equivalent to a 50mm on a full frame camera. Does that mean MFT bad? No. MFT produces amazing quality video. The main advantage full frame has over MFT is better low light performance, but if you’re filming YouTube videos you almost always have control over lighting so this shouldn’t be an issue.

In my experience, the MFT lens selection has been awesome. The Lumix 12-35mm is by far one of the best & most versatile zoom lenses for the Panasonic G7. It has great range, it's sharp, has fast autofocus, OIS which helps minimize shakiness when shooting handheld, and it’s lightweight.

As far as MFT prime lenses go, they are similar to the mirrorless camera advantages in that they are small & light. In my opinion the best prime lens for new G7 owners is the Lumix 25mm f/1.7. Fantastic for low light and getting that blurry background (bokeh) and it's affordable.

Not only can you use MFT lenses on the Panasonic G7, but with an adapter called a Speed Booster you can use lenses that are made for DSLR cameras. For example, the Sigma 18-35mm lens is actually made for Canon DSLRs, but with the Speed Booster it can be used on the G7 and it’s one of the most popular lens setups among G7 users. A Speed Booster also gives it a faster F-stop so you can really max out the aperture and get that creamy milky bokeh. The Speed Booster comes with a high price tag, but it’s worth it in my opinion if you plan to keep using a MFT camera for the foreseeable future.

When it comes to quality the G7 has been extremely reliable. I've had absolutely no problems with it. No overheating, no trouble writing 4K video to the memory cards. The G7 is easy to learn and use. Many of the menus and controls are customizable so you can adapt it to your workflow.

One of my favorite things is the fully articulating touch screen EVF which is great for recording videos of yourself which most of us YouTubers are doing. The touch screen is perfect companion to the fast auto focus. Zebras are great for avoiding overexposure. Focus peaking is great for nailing focus in manual focus mode. Built-in WiFi + the free app is awesome for recording yourself. It has various camera profiles for achieving your desired cinematic look. Of course it has a mic input jack and a hot shoe mount on top, which are both essential for using a professional external microphone.

When it comes to best bang for your buck, the Panasonic G7 is at the top of the line. It's hard to find a 4K camera that's cheaper than the G7 with all of the same features & quality.

The best thing about the kit lens is how light and small it is. And it's actually a decent lens as long as you have enough lighting since the f stop only goes to 3.5. So you can use that if you're on a budget, but when you have more to invest I highly recommend getting the Lumix 12-35mm and the Lumix 25mm 1.7. That will give you a nice arsenal of native Panasonic lenses for your videos.

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