Let’s take a break from Olympus news! Panasonic just posted that youtube video with Ian Barry. Great video!
There are also four new camera reviews from Photoxels, Focus Numerique (French), Fotovideo (Dutch) and Photographyblog. Photographyblog rates the camera as Essential and writes:
In short the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 is one of our favourite cameras of 2013, judging it against both its compact system and DSLR competition.
Focus Numerique writes that up to ISO 3,200 there is little difference between the GX7 and the Olympus E-P5. But if go higher the GX7 shows a better performance.
GX7 preorder list (Click on store name to open the GX7 price, specs and preorder page):
Silver GX7 body at Amazon US, BHphoto, Adorama, Samys, Wex Deutschland, Wex UK , Amazon JP.
Silver GX7 with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Samys, Henrys, Wex Deutschland, WexUK, Amazon UK.
Black GX7 body at Henrys, Wex Deutschland, Wex UK, Amazon UK, Amazon Japan.
Black GX7 with 14-42mm lens at Henrys, Wex Deutschland, Wex UK, Amazon UK.
Black GX7 with 20mm lens at Henrys, Wex UK, Amazon UK, Amazon Japan.
Silver GX7 with 20mm lens at Henrys, Wex UK, Amazon UK, Amazon Japan.
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Looks plastic to me. The EM-1 is the first m4/3 that doesn’t looks like a toy. Besides I Hate that stupid name “LuMix” sounds gay.
I’m a Canon shooter but for me m4/3 = Olympus, period!
Homophobic Canon shooter? Talk about stereotypes.
Oooh, I’d love to see your big white 70-200mm.
It’s metal. And you’re dumb. It’s derived from the Latin ‘lumen’ or ‘luminis’ which means light. It makes sense to use that in a camera line, hence Lumix. Same with Nokia’s Lumia.
Photography blog rates most camera as “essentials” lol.
Yes…the reviews are thurough and informative but the ratings are kind of useless…..no?
> Photography blog rates most camera as “essentials” lol.
Haha. Very funny. Would have been funnier if true.
Most common labels are “Above Average” and “Recommended.” It’s just most GAS affected people tend to skip the “boring” cameras.
looks cheap to me. The EM-1 set a new standard; the GX7 looks already outdated…
Yes this seems to be the ideal streetphotography cam. It looks so well rounded, silent, inconspicuous. Seems that it has great IQ anyway you look at it. Supersilent electronic shutter, great EVF and excelletn ergo. Very well rounded cam. Good price to with it too!
What strange comments 😀
It isn’t really that cheap and it’s “newer” in some ways than the fax DSLR Oly. Having said all that I probably wont be buying one.
its $400 cheaper, its not competing with the em-1. I still want to see how raws look like out of this thing and its video abilities do beat out the em-1.
The E-M1 and the GX7 are different cameras intentionally. While I seriously hope to get an E-M1 and build my system around it, I see the GX7 as being a nearly ideal second body. I don’t see them as competition, but rather as complementary. But then as a former pro and currently enthusiast photographer, I don’t care about names, but rather about functions. The E-M1 fits my concept as a primary camera. I see the GX7 as a flexible, well designed complement that fills in the gaps. Both have superior viewfinders, which I consider essential. But each has features that complete the other. With their small body size for both of them and a small collection of interchangeable lenses, there is a complete kit for almost every situation without having a lot of weight or bulk. For years I have worked with a main kit, and a small kit which is a subset of the main. I have no difficulty moving between different bodies and control functions because I know the cameras by their different touch and feel and train my mind to then intuitively know what to do at any time. And as a former Pro, I always teach myself the strengths and weaknesses of every camera I use. It is my responsibility to learn. The cameras are just the tools that let me do my job as a photographer.
Panasonic and Olympus menus are not complimentary…dealing with both of them in the same outing could give you mad cow disease.
With especially these two cameras in discussion, I don’t think you’ll be using the menu all too often after you’ve set up your controls once.
….yes….some truth to that….but the menus are like Ying designed Panasonic’s and Yang designed Olympus’….they are miles apart.
Drop me a line when Olympus puts VF, (bounceable) flash and decent grip in a compact m4/3 body… And tops it with usable timelapse, panorama and ETC modes. What standard has E-M1 when you don’t take OSPDAF into account?
+100 I agree completely
You’ve just forgotten the smart virtual touchpad function which is a really game winner for right-eyes shooters like me.
The GX7 would be a dream but in mye eyes it is in the details a bit average but they are on the right Track (except the OIS-Lenses)
And yet, another unwarranted bashing, and praise for anything Olympus…
Admin, you gettung all of this?
Probably emanating from a troll wanting to divide m43 community. Don’t event bother, this guy surely never touched an Olympus or Panasonic cam in his whole miserable life.
Ignore him, that’s the best thing to do.
How is it a ‘new’ standard if it’s an old design? Although the GX7 isn’t exactly new either as there were rangefinders before too. And you’re supposed to compare it to the GH3. Funny how you compare it to a supposedly lower tiered camera. Fanboyism? Or is Olympus’ OM-D line only comparable to Panasonic’s GX line (the EM-5 was compared to the GX1) and Olympus doesn’t even have something to compete with the GH line?
“looks cheap to me. The EM-1 set a new standard; the GX7 looks already outdated…”
What a dumb comment.
The GX7 is not as outdated as the E-P5 which just came out.
Of course the E-M1 sets a new standard, it is a flagship camera.
The Ep5 build quality, handling and file quality are top tier……and both cameras have useful features that the other does not……
Exactly, and i agree that the GX7 has some awesome features the E-P5 does not, but i really dislike the look of (most) Panasonics. And maybe more importantly, the feel and operation. One might say that it is bias, but imho it’s really not. Being comfortable with what you’re using is essential. And they both look inconspicuous enough, unlike the E-M1 (which is awesome, just not on the street).
It’s the opposite for me. Panasonic’s cameras have very navigable menus and the right amount of buttons for quick access. Olympus OTOH has more features but it’s always such a huuuge hassle to interrupt whatever you’re doing to start looking for whatever option is buried god knows where… also the buttons on the E-M5 have crappy feedback. I assume it’s because of the weather sealing.
I would never buy they E-M5, they messed up the controls there i agree, but the E-P5 is a different story. It may have the EVF sticking out, but it’s not a problem for me and much better than the E-M5’s EVF anyway. Also, i don’t need any menu-buried features very often. Most things you just set once, and then it’s Aperture Priority or Manual from there on out for me. Whitebalance, ISO etc and two other functions of choice are easy with that new little switch (the E-M1 has as well now).
+1 : I like Panny ergonomics as much as I dislike Olympus ones… Question of taste I suppose
I have owned both and each has their strengths, no doubt…but one thing I will stand by is that the build quality of the Olys are just better than the panny’s. I sold a GX1 and bought an EP5. Night and Day as far as build quality goes…and the files are so much better…but I understand that the files coming out of the GX7 are pretty damn good too…so …I am guessing whichever side of the fence you are on…you go home with solid photos, now.
I really enjoyed that video. There was something about walking about in Rome with a small camera taking pictures that sounded fun and relaxing all at once.
+1 And to do so with a great photojournalist.
Indeed!
I ordered an E-M1 and am very much looking forward to getting it for use with my 43rds and m43rds lenses, but the GX7 looks to be a delightful camera and that video presented it very well.
+1 nice relaxing video
And I learned from Ian Berry why I can’t be a street photographer. I’m always too fast on the street and it’s difficult to slow down 🙂
…but it’s a blatant advertisement?
Just means you’ll only hear about the positive, but i don’t think this guy would sell out against his opinion.
I just managed to back-ordered the E-M1 for AU$1399, here in Perth, W.Australia. The rrp is AU$1599. This could be a good sign. Maybe there is a bit of margin, a good street price. Maybe (most probably) they made a mistake. Either way I’m happy.
This post is about the GX7…
But E-M1 is a lot more pro!
You are expecting propriety from a drill bit?
Thanks for the info, where?
Long time lurker, first time poster.
Who in Perth, and did they give you a kit price with the 14-40mm PRO?
Looking to pre-order and can’t find anyone that can commit?
Very nice video with Ian Berry about the GX7. Thoughtful, passionate, and all about how the tool helps him do his work. Yet not a word about pixels or sensor size — wait a minute — how can this guy claim to be a professional if he’s not using a FULL FRAME sensor?
wait a minute — how can this guy claim to be a professional if he’s not using a FULL FRAME sensor?
Umm, good question. Maybe because he is a photographer, not a pixel peeping gearhead and cares more about the image and the story it tells. That and as a professional he knows that almost nobody (except for maybe the occasional, weird, gear freak) ever asks about what camera it was shot with, what the resolution was or how big his sensor is.
So maybe he is actually better equipped to create his art with a tool that is fast, responsive, and inconspicuous. No, this can’t be true.
sensors getting always better & with the IBIS of OLY you shoot better images in ISO200 than with FF at ISO 800+… this is the truth…
“sensors getting always better & with the IBIS of OLY you shoot better images in ISO200 than with FF at ISO 800+… this is the truth…”
This is more Olympus fanbaby BS.. Just as with every single format the vast majority of shots are taken at low ISO. Pop along to flick or Pbase or Smugmug browse through the photos and you will see just how high the percentage of low ISO shots is.
There are image stabilized lenses from 16mm -1200mm{ 1800mm in DX crop} so not a problem. Maybe you have an example where shooting at
And the GX7 has built in stabilization. Sure, it’s not better than ibis, but it’s a first for any Panasonic camera, and it’s better than nothing.
ITS A BIG DEAL.
Wish they would state what camera and gear were used in the making of the video? That or make the video with the camera being reviewed.
It’s probably a Panasonic, why use any other. They do have proper video cameras you know, above the GH3. Panasonic AG-AF maybe.
What a refreshing change, back to real photography, looking for light and colour. The quality of cameras is so close these days, that most cameras will do a very good job in the right hands.
Give it time. The morons will be on here soon enough complaining that it is not FF. Of course, they are all cheapskates and never buy these cameras anyway.
this isn’t a snipe, well maybe one at panasonics marketing dept … it’s driving me crazy how they are visually selling the EVF is tiltable. Every ad and video when you see the GX7 sitting, the EVF is always at this odd rakish 45D angle.
And even in this one you will see Mr. Berry even uncomfortably shoot at that angle vs flat down or 90D? I know why they do it as it visually tells the tale that the EVF moves. But, they’ve so oversold that visual cue that you almost feel that’s it’s standard placement! I’ve used my own tiltable EVF for a couple years now. It’s useful at 90D and it’s flat default. Rarely ever is some odd angle in between necessary, I guess it’s a video thing, because I can’t understand why holding the camera below your face is a benefit over the traditional placement? Maybe it’s a comfort think with those that hold their cameras in the stinky diaper stance?
“45D for people always moving forward and so leaning into their shots”
Actually, I thought as he is a left-eye shooter, he wanted the 45 degree angle to keep his nose out of the way. That was my take on it.
It shows he is one of the people who does not care about that “issue”.
sorry i misread
Framing with the EVF at 90 degrees is more uncomfortable than framing with the EVF at 45. Having to bend your head forward to situate it directly above the camera is fantastic for developing neck pain.
Besides, he frames with his left eye, and tilting the EVF at 45 degrees allows him to tilt the tip of his nose out of the way.
I’ve used an E-PL1 with the tiltable VF-2 since it was launched. It’s often at an angle, seems more comfortable to me. So much so that I found I was very uncomfortable when doing a workshop with a Fuji XE-1, which was a camera I thought I would love to use.
At some stage I’m sure I’ll get a GX-7 as a travel cam to use with pancakes, probably when my E-PL1 dies. It’s up to about a 20,000 shutter count now, and sometimes does random things electronically. And the VF-2 is such an ugly piece of plastic! Works well though.
Please Panasonic, release a 45mm pancake, F2.8 would be fine.
Hey Don, I have an EPL-1 first gen (paid full price sic) and it’s beyond 50K shots (yes, 50000) and a few hiccups only along the way. I brought it on glaciers, volcanos and kayaking and the darn thing is still working without a blip. So my advice to you: don’t wait until it dies or your will be waiting for a GX17!!
PS: Only for such a sturdiness I will stick with Oly. Maybe I was lucky who knows..
Admin, news of Oly new high end compact camera please!
I read in the Fotovideo review that the viewfinder of the GX7 small is. That would be a bit disappointing for me. I was even more disappointed that the IBIS does not work with Video. Oh, if only olympus had added a bit better video…
After several positive reviews , this even more convince me to get a GX7 instead of EM1 . Price wise not really a factor to me , IQ wise , I believe not that much huge different if you are in RAW , a RF style camera is what I want for my birthday treat .
Likely to have it in next week time .
Cheers .
Hooray! Don’t let us down now Yun, after so many cameras that weren’t quite right…… 😉
Why would anyone talk about this garbage? Olympus have humiliated Panasonic with their latest releases (and all their lenses!)
Olympus: real camera company vs Panasonic: vacuum and toothbrush manufacturer
I know it’s hard for Panasonic user to accept, but it’s never too late to admit you are wrong
Hi again Mr D800 or what it was you called your self in the E-M1 threads.
I’m an olympus user and you’re full of sh·t. This sort of people trying to divide m4/3 are nothing but APS-C/FF trolls, I hope no m4/3 user is stupid enough to jump on the brand-bashing bandwagon, that sort of thing is detrimental to the system. If you like either brand good for you but m4/3 is a cross-brand system above all, I use lumix lenses on my PL1 and I’ll probably use Zuiko lenses on my soon-to-be-bought GX7, in fact I’m aiming at having a GX7+12-40mm setup, how do you feel about that you dumb fanboys ? eh? Calling yourself an Olympus or Pany fanboy…What a load of BS.
I’m here for the user experience and enjoyment that m4/3 gear brings to the table, limiting yourself to only one brand only is an attitude typical of a canikon fanatic and shows your ignorance towards photography. So you think the EM1 is better than the GX7 or vice versa ? Well, what’s stopping me from buying both and using Pany and Oly lenses across them ? Are you brand evangelists going to stop me ? go eat a t#rd.
Back to your pathetic troll post:
Both Oly and Pany have released awesome products that complement each other so your ¨argument¨ is worthless:
– Pany has awesome Zoom lenses
– Oly has awesome primes
– Pany is king of video
– Oly has 5 axis
– Pany packs a lot of features in ¨one body solutions¨
– Oly has unique features
– Both have loads of diversity within their body catalogs
– Both innovate to grow the system
– Both are investing into new sensor solutions
If m4/3 had only one company behind it it would’ve failed within a year, thanks to Pany and Oly collaboration/competition the system has grown twice as fast as the other mirrorless solutions, so if you thin either brand is better than the other one you’re missing the point. The only one that benefit from this is US, taking sides is just idiotic.
+100 !!!
Damn the trolls
This is BS. Panasonic has proven to me time and time over to be top notch built cameras. I dropped the GH2 from 9 feet and it got real banged but worked perfectly. It has gotten wet and been on the sand, never been in for repairs. My almost 5 years old GH1 is still taking photos and working perfectly. The “better built” em5 on the other hand has gone to service twice (once for the mode wheel and then another for a black screen), the fl600 twice (once because it wouldn’t swivel and another because it was stuck at 10mm) and the hdl 6 once (neither of the wheels worked). Ive spent half of what the camera cost me in repairs alone. i also have the cracked bezel that bothers the crap out of me. In fact all those repairs is holding me back from the em1. Oly quotes me 100$ as a base just for sending in the camera, last time they quoted me 260$ if it was a vf problem. I cant begin to imagine what theyre gonna quote me when something happens on the EM1
Im not alone in this or got a lemon camera either, every time an “issue popped up a quick search netted at least 4 or 5 forum threads where somebody else had the same issue.
And thats not even mentioning the times the camera has locked me out of frozen, to the point I had to remove the battery. And the fact that Im on my ELEVENTH eyecup. Those things come off like its nothing
You should know that Mr OM-D EM-5 is the same person that was bashing everything Olympus yesterday, but then called him self Mr D800…..
A person that think it’s really funny play Pana and Oly users out against each other. You just fell in to that trap.
i am not a street photographer, but this docu/person looks very inspiring. And Ian Berry’s way of capturing looks so relax inceed, no need for him to be a ninja 😉
i went to B&H this afternoon and there was a olympus representative came visit to the store, and he brought the E-M1 .
i had a chance to try it, and its really amazing camera,.feels like a rock solid,.sturdy, the AF- is really super fast ,.is faster than my E-M5,.and i asked him a question,.about the Kitlens,.and he said;,Olympus hanse their mind not to sell the E-M1 along with 12-40 ,because of high demand of lens,.probably after six month Olympus would release Body kitlens to the market.
video is nice but the photos should have been full screen not just in the midle of white screen
Great video, great picture, great photographer and great advice on street photography about moving slowly !
Great video, great pictures, great photographer and great advice on street photography about moving slowly !
I could respect Panasonic more if they wouldn’t play games by only selling the silver version GX-7 in the US. If they sold the black, I would have probably already bought it. Why, oh why Panasonic. Olympus finally realized this and is offering black lenses (besides the 12mm of course).
I’ll take 5-axis over integrated EVF. I tried using the VF4 with my E-P5 but it’s just too distracting. Ppl know you’re taking a photo and you can’t use the touch screen to focus or activate the shutter. I like using the tilt LCD, my VF4 is there as a display piece, or that ultra rare case of extreme sunshine.
This is a nice looking camera. Pana understand formfactor Instead of Oly who builds Lego cams with glued on grips.
Really bright proposal: get out the Panasonic from 4/3 rumors’ header.
The reason: Panasonic has no business here as the GX7 looks already outdated, Olympus have humiliated Panasonic with their latest releases (and all their lenses!)and – last but not least – Panasonic is anyway just vacuum and toothbrush manufacturer.
I hope this post is a joke 🙁
***SARCASM*** 😀
????
Panasonic G6, GX7 and GH3 are very nice camera’s.
Panasonic 7-14mm f4, Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 and 35-100mm f2.8 are very nice lences, and the PL 25mm f1.4 is very good too!
Pananic has two good pancakes (Olympus has only one average pancake, a shame for a compact system).
***SARCASM*** 😀
“The reason: Panasonic has no business here as the GX7 looks already outdated, Olympus have humiliated Panasonic with their latest releases (and all their lenses!)and – last but not least – Panasonic is anyway just vacuum and toothbrush manufacturer.”
The GX7 is the most advanced RF style body we have the GH3 is a better camera than the E-M5 better ergonomics ,identical image quality far far better video.As for lenses the 7-14,12-35,35-100 ,100-300 all from Panasonic the 20mm pancake cheaper , faster better than the Olympus 17mm, the 25mm no competition, 45mm macro same quality as 60mm only difference focal length.
Currently the only mFT lenses from Olympus I would be interested in are the 75mm which I have and it is sweet and the 60mm.Those interested in building the best mFT can easily exclude most Olympus gear.Heck even the Panasonic 14-45 kit lens deliverers the goods.
Don’t worry at least you can now use the huge heavy FT glass lol
Don’t fall in the trap. m43 standard won’t survive without Olympus. m43 standard won’t survive without Panasonic. We need both, and even more manufacturers to embrace the standard.
So please, don’t follow this holly war. Instead promote the standard, and salute the power of choice it gives us: we can choose from a lot of cameras, lenses without being tied to a specific brand. Isn’t that great?
***SARCASM*** 😀
****SARCASM****, guys!
Nobody havs noticed just ’ve quoted mot-a-mot other bright comments?
Cool video. I really like his style. Although I had the impression when talking about dynamic range and high ISO he was reading press brochure text. Might be totally wrong there, but yeah.
He says “this camera change my life”. I say these cameras finished the life of everyone same you, old photo journalists, photo proffesionals. Now every young man can do the same you do. So, bye bye all of you…Now you are not different to the others, now yoy seem like an amateur…a fish…you are all nothing now…young people are millions of years in front of you.
I was expecting by your poor English that you maybe came from a culture that still respects the older people. Obviously not. When you get to his age they will be saying the same about you, and you will know that in some ways it’s true but in so many ways wisdom comes with the grey hairs. I bet he beats the pants off you when it comes to photography.
Bullshit!
The photographer is more important then the camera!
@ Arapis lol man in a forum filled to bursting with mad posts you have won the award for most idiotic comment. You sound very bitter flipping burgers in McDonald’s will do that for you.
Just as it has always been an amateur having all the tie in the world to catch a shot and a pro working to a rigorous timescale who has to deliver the goods time after time to a far more demanding audience than the wow look at my 500pixel shot on facebook.
Young people THINK they can do anything, there is a difference…:-)
OK = Ola Kala
Poor English?
You use Ionian culture, Ionian Sciences, Ionian language, music, sports, medicine, 99% of everything that you use in your everyday life is Ionian. You use them for free. So, I am not a bad man.
Another interesting video – hearing from Ian Berry makes this well worth a watch. It’s difficult sometimes not to be cynical about marketing endorsements but, I think, Panasonic are doing a great job building credibility and the GX7 I’m sure is a great camera.
Admin: Any more rumors on the GX7s? 🙂
(“s” for “small”, since I expect it to be a less packed version, e.g. with non-tilting EVF, non-tilting LCD, no hotshoe, …)
That’s a GF.
A GF with EVF!
… exactly what I am looking for :).
I believe that they will leave the GF line intact as it is without EVF, non-metal body, less controls, etc. – all mostly due to cost reasons, the GF line has to be as cheap and small as possible to attract people switching from P&S cameras (worked for me 😉 ).
wait for a Nex FF dear crap Ian Berry 😀
Not funny and I think Ian Berry is fully aware that FF makes no difference in making interesting photography. Geez there are some idiots around here these days.
Magnum Photographer Ian Berry crap?
If you ain’t got the gutts to tell him that face to face then you better zip it! You may disagree with him but show some respect!
respect? for what? when i’ll have my Nex FF i’ll blown out your crap ian berry
Hi Henrick,
Interested to see your current photography. Please provide a link.
IMO the GX7 is a real great camera: Panasonic is clearly walking in Olympus’ garden with this beautifully designed “new-retro” RF styled look. Many believe the GX7 is exactly what the EP-5 should have been for a flagship small cam with its integrated EVF.
Sure GX7 isn’t perfect, EP-5 isn’t either. But it’s great to see such m43 cameras. Can’t wait to see Olympus’ answer to GX7, and Panasonic answer to E-M1 🙂
m43 is maturing great, that’s good news.
good point – with GX7 and EM1 there is a kind of reversal of rolls between Olympus and Panasonic – both are definitely trying to diversify and explore new territory – which is great – and I cant wait as well to see what each vendors reaction to the other’s cam is going to be: an EP6, inspired by the GX7 and a GH4 inspired by the EM1, now THAT would be exciting cameras.
funny – I found the video really good looking – but the still images uninteresting, especially in contrast with the video…
That’s art for you.
I felt the same way. It looks like he took these OOC JPEG with no post whatsoever. Maybe that’s his aesthetic.
People who argue about cameras are idiots.
Just get the camera you like and go out and shoot.
I often wonder this myself. Why on earth are cameras so debated. Do people walk around bitching about toasters, televisions, etc. I honestly believe that most people probably would do just as fine using something like a cheap point and shoot yet they come here and spew all of this crap about image quality and sensor size etc. Ask yourselves this. After you take all of these magnificent photos of things that matter only to you and the few people in your lives what next. You store them on your computer and post a few pics here and there..but in reality…nobody gives a #%it about you or your photos or what you think…the same is true for myself.
That’s because we’re constantly brainwashed by marketing. We should logically think about usage before looking for the “tool”: “What do I need for what I wanna do?”. Marketing promotes the tool, hence promotiong “Look what you *could* do if you had *this*!”. So we concentrate on *this* (may be camera, car, smartphone, whatever) instead of what we wanted to do in first place… and after all, because we don’t really need it (because it doesn’t match what we need), we wan’t more and more… like a spoiled child.
– Hungry? Get the family pack, it’s cheaper!
– Really? Give me 2 then!
Technological obesity is commin’ 😉
Great video and great Camera! m43 is OBS! We got different cams and different lenses for different needs packed in one system 🙂
Will definitely buy the GX7 : 100% in the target with providing “Leica for the poor but clever amateurs” !!!
Once again, Panny shows that they are modest enough with high lurning curve and while Oly jpeg colours show still more attractive, the gap appears far diminished…
Pff he’s just a paid panasonic photographer. Don’t be stupid guys, it’s pure marketing. I’m pretty sure he uses leica in real life;
Yes for real unbiased unpaid photographers you have to go to ming thein, robin wong, pekka pokka or damien maculigigigy.
Fantardism at its best
Over reacting a bit aren’t we? It was a general, and poor, statement, but not fanboyism
He is using LEICA
even in this video, if you pause at 3:00 you do not see the camera but you DO see the LEICA strap, while the GX7 has a LUMIX thin one…
no comment
Pana post=endless bashing
This place is a joke. A bad one at that
Don’t be so paranoid.
You’re either in denial, or one of them.
I read many posts here saying that:
* GX7 is indeed a great cam
* On par or even better in some aspect than Olmpus’ best models
* The way Olympus should have gone for their PEN flagship camera (integrated EVF)
But you may concentrate on trolls only. Or maybe you are a troll too? That’s sad. 🙁
well it looks like i will have to buy the body in canada in order to have it in my choice of black ….. what mensa member at panny hq came up with that bit of stupidity …. note to idiot management of olympus and panasonic both , stop playing the project planning and demographic analysis game , you will always get it wrong and piss people off and disrupt the flow of goods to your customers … execs, get your heads out of your …………………………….
The tilting viewfinder is such a gimmick and I suspect it was the only way Leica would let Panasonic make a RF type body. Sad that most people are not honest enough to admit this to themselves.
Yeah, I’m sure Leica determine’s what cameras Panasonic can make and how they look. Get a clue.
SERIOUSLY…
GX7 every weekday, Canon 6D for paid work and weekends… I’m going to Love it.
For me it’s overpriced, I purchased a gf1 with the 20mm for £550 in autumn 2010, this ones finally got a viewfinder but for £820 body only the fuji x100 is more value for money and has a faster lens included for about the same price. You can get a g6 for 500 new body only which is more or less the same camera in a slightly different form factor – it don’t cost 320 quid to move a viewfinder to a better side and for 4 whole megapixels and maybe a couple of stops of light sensitivity it really is overpriced for the tech. The 20 is great however. I’ll buy it for 450-500 gbp inc vat but for 820 no sale.
When someone writes an piece of writing he/she retains the idea of a user in his/her brain that how a user can know it.
Thus that’s why this article is perfect. Thanks!