Panasonic Lumix G7 vs Canon Rebel EOS T7i hands on comparison 

Folks this is a hands on comparison to show the basic differences between these two similarly priced entry level cameras. NOT AN IMAGE OR VIDEO COMPARISON VIDEO! I have other videos that compare side by side video/images. And multiple video sample videos. Thanks!

I like how you showed us the actual mirror /sensor difference inside the camera. Thanks!

G7 also has the advantage of 4K and wireless operation built in with the free Panasonic "Image App." Straight out of the box G7 can be controlled remotely with any smart phone or tablet and can transfer files wirelessly without removing the SD card. The Canon can do some of these things, ( except shooting 4K ), with an additional device, the Alpine Labs "Pulse". It is also Eye-Fi compatible. "PictBridge" is an advantage the Canon has over the Panasonic. The optional battery grip on the ( T6i ) with THAT camera makes it possible to use either the Li-Ion rechargeable batteries or "AA" batteries. DSLR's have a significant advantage on battery life over mirrorless, .....like 3 to 4 times longer. And lastly, the Canon can be interfaced with a much greater variety of things like photo booth software and third party devices. But if your primary goal is video, Panasonic absolutely SPANKS everyone else on that, .... even some full frame cameras that cost thousands more.

You didn’t show us any footage....that’s the bottom line which footage out of the box is cleaner,sharper, richer

Love that you explained your experience with both cameras, pros & cons, instead of numbers or specs

OMG Thank you dude.. you saved me from buying a T7i.. I'm getting the G7 now!

Simply put, G7 is a good camera. Very good still and video quality, and very easy to use with many professional features

By far the best equipment comparison. He took the time to show through the viewfinder.

G7 has a mode on the top dial called SCN which would allow a beginner to select 24 preset modes. IMO, just as simple as the Canon system.

Thank you so much for this video. I kept debating on buying either the T7I, the Lumix G7 or the SL2 and this really helps.Definitely not a useless comparison like other would say in the comments it really helped me out a lot.

I love these types of reviews where they actually take their time and answer most peoples questions. new sub!!!

Great review sir. Very thorough.

Love how you showed the difference between mirror less and DSL thanks very informative

Best review ever! The evf comparison was super..an image comparison side by side would have made it complete

Panasonic has been making cameras and lenses for Hollywood cinematography for 60+ years and now they've partnered with Leica for the lens construction so it's a double win for half the cost. The Panasonic camera and lenses are much lighter and easier to carry around for hours at a time. Try shooting an 8 hr wedding/reception with the Canon and you'll be crying for body muscle aches for days afterward. Don't be afraid of the Micro 4:3 sensor as the Panasonic advanced technology matches that of a full frame sensor.

Cannon should enable the ability to flip the mirror up when you shoot in live view and shoot in the same way mirrorless does

I took the cheaper option and bought the SL2. There are other differences between the T7i and the SL2 with the 9 versus 45 AF points being significant but you can always hit the live view button with the DPAF. I must admit I was kind of impressed with the Panny G7. This is the first comparison I have seen that shows the difference between mirrored and non mirrored. I especially liked the silence when shooting. Thanks for a great video showing the difference between mirrored and non mirrored.

Yo thanks for the video, im looking to get into photography and i really knew nothing about cameras and this video is helping me out with that. Im leaning towards the G7 so thank you. great video

Good video, thanks for taking your time to make the video for us all.

Loved your video! Looking for a new camera for my channel. Thought your video was clear and BS free :-) keep it up

Pretty good comparison of the two, thank you

Did you have the LIve View Mode set at 60fps on the G7? I don't notice any image lag at that setting.

Be careful here. I had a G7. Focusing is contrast detect only. Hunts on focus and is poor for video. Loved the camera as long I was using manual focus on event shots on a tripod. Lousy on continuous focus events as it is contrast focus only. I have the Canon SL-2 and it smokes the G7 focus engine. The T7i is using dual pixel AF too. Do you need 4K to share on RU-vid? Maybe, maybe not. I don't. 1080p is fine. Lens support is superior on the Canon too with 70 Canon lenses to chose from. How many for the Panasonic? And for MFT they are pricey. 3rd party support is a Canon win too. Image quality in stills are reasonably close. In video the Canon will hold focus way better than the Panasonic will. If you can live with the contrast only focus engine, cool. Look into a speed booster for low light and fast glass.The MFT is middling in low light. The APS-c Canon and Nikon cameras have more dynamic range too. Outdoor street shooter with plenty of light will love the G7. Video at a well lit venue or outdoors, get that ND filter for the too bright sunshine, and the G7 is a mini GH5, kind of. But no means count the Canon out. It is about systems not just the camera body by itself. I loved the interface of the G7. Best yet! But allot more is going here than some cameras on a tripod and looking through the viewfinders, and looking at some menus. I agree with you they are tools for sure, but both are viable. Depends on how you understand their strengths and liabilities.

4:25 thats why dslr batteries last longer

Grate video. Looking at getting the g7 soon.

thanks for the review! I found it very helpful!

Enjoyed this video. Great job breaking down the differences in the two.

a good practical comparison

Yes! Thank u so much for this video! Really helped me see what I can never properly look at in store and reading online is not the same thing. Thank you again!

Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. I think I’m going to sell my Canon Rebel T7 and get a LUMIX G7. I feel like the quality doesn’t look too good, I don’t get the same image as I’m seeing, and the settings are too frustrating to use. The G7 looks easier to change settings and better quality since it has 4K. Also less bulky.

Great information bro...keep it up!

Thank you , for this very practical comparison.

I like the build quality of the Panasonic I like the styling urbanomics of the Panasonic over the Canon I like the weight of the Panasonic and I do love the menu system once you get used to it it's a snap I just love that viewfinder in the Panasonic I like I like to Panasonic much better thank you for sharing

Thanks for video sir. To me Cannon t7i is the best camera both for images and video quality !

many thx for the thorough walkthrough

super clear comparison. thanks for this video

awesome video man! greetings from México

Sir which camera did you use to record this video?

MAJOR differences well illustrated. Thanks!!

Man... For someone biased this was a pretty unbiased review! Def was feeling this video.

Very good video. Thanks !!!

Which one of these cameras would be relevant for recording Quality videos for RU-vid promoting business products in your opinion?

The more research I do to try and find the perfect camera for me and my wife, the more confusing it gets, and the more I'm likely to just give up. I do appreciate videos like yours, but I have a really difficult time making decisions, and on top of that I'm OCD as hell! I almost just wish someone would take my money from me and purchase whatever camera they believe to be the correct one. I take a lot of portraits of my daughter, so portrait capability and bocah are extremely important to us, and video capturing capabilities are definitely important as well. My wife and I have gotten away with using our cell phones, (pixel and iPhone) to capture our families videos and photos up until now, but we want the capability of printing larger photos. As it is, we can't print photos taken with our cell phones, above about a 6"x7" for example.

Great review, sir

I am confused, so should i buy Panasonic? Is it better than Sony? Please help. I want best camera for my RU-vid videos, i will do vlogs.

You can set the canon to show all of the settings on the screenTurn offthe tutorial. setting

Olympus saw the future of current mirrorless trend a decade ago. I think the full frame fever is a temporary trend and eventually will settle with smaller sensors. Current full frame market share is only 10% for professional and they are jumping ships. Current full frame fever is supported by the consumers who don't have experienced with full frame before. They'll find out advantages and disadvantages of full frame eventually, like pros did before. Unless you make large prints regularly and shoot under low light all the time, the cost(and having no return for the investment) and the bulk of carrying will eventually get to you.

Great video!

Do you have a camera recommendation for me?? I need a camera that can take good photos and can also work well in low light...

Trying to debate on the g85 or the T7i. The Panasonic is now offering a 3 year warranty upgrade. Just worried about the auto focus on the Panasonic. The glass is also cheaper for the cannon. However I think the dslr mirror market is going to become a thing of the past for hobby to semi pro.

Which one is better for video?

Fam you can go into photo more and use the view finder of course the mirror is tucked away during video otherwise it would be in the way when your shooting

So witch one is best for 4K video, I'm planning on buying my first Camara.

Did I miss it? Did you switch / are you switching to the Panasonic? I like the EVF - could you see the camera settings through the EVF or only on the back screen?

I was using my new G7 yesterday for the first time, Couldn't get to adjust shutter speed or aperture while shooting ! Tried fiddling around and in one particular mode i could adjust the shutter speed and aperture but it was having no effect on the video. Whatttttt !!!! So perplexed. Im having to use it like an auto point and shoot. Coming from years of canon DSLR usage, you always had full control during pre-shot and during the recording also. Also the shutter speed didn't want to go beyond 1/250. All this in video as im only interested in video. To top it all off this camera shoots video in all mode dial positions too and in what seem to be photo modes too. This means each of these modes offers different kind of control over the video ?

nice comparison. what camera and lens where you using to record this?

so what the lens that you use in this video on G7?!

which camera is cheap n best for video shooting and song shoots

Another important difference is, sensor size. APSc vs m4/3.

Thanks for doing this! Let's say I'm was the market to purchase camera for my social media business. Why would one prefer a mirrorless over the DSLR?

Very helpful

I chose DSLR

At 07:51: what have you done to the Canon? How did you get all those scratches? This is not good.

Grazie, amico

You was not in auto mode on the T7i there are some options in full auto mode

I’m just wondering as a beginner and not knowing any of this. is the G7 good for doing RU-vid hauls and photography

Canon AF is superior to anything out there. Closest thing to Canon is a Sony. Lumix “hunts” quite a bit.

Hold on, hold on , do I freak'in have to bring back my Kodak - instamatic X-15 back ? Orrr , due you prefer the Polaroid 1 step ?

Way too many dials on top of the the G7, and what all are those 'Fn' buttons?

I got the Panasonic G7 last month and i don't like it much, the menu is bad like Sony. I will get Canon t7i to see

so does the panasonic not make the shutter noise because you have it on silent mode?

I currently own the G7 and I'm about to sell it. I think that 4k is overrated. A 4 minute long 4k video creates a 1.4GB file! That is insane! Yes, there's so much detail but honestly who's gonna be recording homemade movies in 4k. I do agree that the camera is more than just the sum of its parts. It's a classic. At least as an amateur, I use my smart phone camera more and take good enough photos with it. I might end up getting Sony a6400 or 6600 at some point. I think the bigger sensor does make a difference. Then again, if you go that route, then why not step up to full frame. The problem with any electronic devices is that in a few years they become outdated.

I have a canon 80d and a Panasonic g85. The canon's Auto focus is far superior to the Panasonic.

Does the canon shoot RAW?I’ve had bad experiences being a “1080p” camera, and the true value is 720.

its all preference.. and im just not comfortable with putting a screen to my eye.

Buen video !

Best of the best!

Cannon is way better for video plus when shooting video it becomes mirrorless that's a big difference!! Also it does a great job for photos and with a dual sensor that's a major plus.

looks like canon DSLR is easy enough for Americans to use Panasonic bit too complicated for Americans lol

The LUMIX G7 has a touchscreen...

Pls tell me what you used to record this video.... Its crisp!

Which camera do you recommend for straight shooting video's

This would be better if you had compared Canon DSL to Canon Mirrorless.

T7i is a beast....

I still dont get the point of an EVF... just a second screen, same as live view.

This is great review for the rest of us.

At 07:50, you contradict your answers to posts in the comments when you discuss the problems of using the lens. This is not the first video I have seen you contradict yourself.

Again I find a great video of yours. Remember my question about de clean HDMI output on the T7i? well, the G7 is the Lumix option I said was better for what I wanted; it will output a clean image in video mode while the Canon will maintain all the control symbols. Kinda sad because I like the specs and ease of use better on the T7i, but that one detail completely ruins it for me. Canon needs to step up their game, live setups are increasing and Panasonic is leading the way.

If samsung make a camera.. i think they will have an advance screen hahahaha.. superAmoled 4k screen maybe? 😂

G7 vs 800d - LOL 16mp vs 24mp. M43 vs APSC. - - No contest -

Have two cameras side by side, talks for almost 20 minuttes, doesn't show any side by side footage....Dude, it's a camera, it films and take photos.

G7 the Best camera of the world. Guys you save so much money AND good quality . I have Booth but Trust me g7 going forward !!!

O-H...

A little biassy aftertaste in this unbiased review. 😂

Foto= Canon Video= Lumix G7

Canon is more real

just a useless comparision about two different systems and two different approaches.

they're both just tools. they both do the same thing