GX7 review (my first review!)

EVF:  One thing I do NOT like about the EVF is that it extends about one centimeter behind the rear of the camera.  This causes the EVF to catch on things as you put it away, especially in tight spaces.

I would have much prefered a non tilting EVF, if it could have been made flush with the back of the camera.

WiFi:  I have had no problems with connecting via WiFi (Samsung and OPPO, both android), and the Panasonic app, which is a little rough around the edges, is far far better than the pathetic Sony app.

However, the WiFi on/off button is on Fn3 by default.  I will use WiFi occasionally, but not so much I want a Fn button dedicated to it.

My first thought was to reassign it to the Quick menu, but guess what, you cannot.  I can only assign it to other Fn buttons.  So that means I have to use a custom save slot to make WiFi available.

And before someone suggests it, I have touchscreen set to OFF, and that is the way it will stay.

Video:  When shooting video I want to activate AF ON using the AE/AF On button, and have the shutter button deactivated for AF ON.  But guess what, when you start recording video, the AE/AF On button becomes inactive, so you have no choice but to use the Shutter button.

What was Panasonic thinking, and why?

I can also assign AF ON to any Fn button, but they too become inactive during video recording.  Huh?  What gives Panasonic?

As for AF area, I like to use the pinpoint AF as it gives me the most control over what the camera focuses on.  But once video recording starts, that nice small + disappears, and you get a huge (by my standards anyway) AF rectangle.

Again what was Panasonic thinking, and why?

As for price, it must be remembered that the GX7 is Panasonic's top of the line, rangefinder styled camera.  It is still cheaper than the EM1 and does better video.