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Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX1/NX500 vs Sony A7000

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Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX1/NX500 vs Sony A7000

As you might know from my previewes threads, I'm very disappointed with my Samsung Nx300M, because it lacks a mic input. I try to turn around this subject, by buying Samsung EM10 Mic, but the AGC blew away my intentions, so my áudio is a crap. The AF is not so good either for video...

Anyway, I found almost the perfect camera for me, which is the Panasonic G7. I've seen some vídeos that says it is better in low light than the GH4.

However i have some questions and some doubts in my mind. Maybe you could help me.

The G7 has a perfect full articulated 180 LCD screen, which the NX1 lacks.

The NX1 is more expensive than the G7, but it has a APCs sensor. So I was wondering which one is better in low light? AF speed, and overall image quality? Is the APSC sensor so much better than the 4/3? Is it noticable?

On the other hand, the NX1 has 120fps in 1080p. The G7 doesn't have it. Do you think this might be possible with a firmware update on the G7?

The NX500, is less expensive than the G7, but it lacks mic input. I could use my EM10 mic, but I'm sure the AGC will ruin my áudio... Do you think a new firmware is due to come to the NX500, that allows users to disable the AGC? Do you think it will be possible to have 120fps in 1080p? which one is better in low light, AF speed, and overall image quality? I want to shoot vídeo mainly indoors.

Or should I just wait for the Sony A7000? Reading its rumors it appears it is the perfect camera for me. But I don't know if rumors are truth. They also talked about the NX50, and the NX LX.

I really would love to buy the NX500, but the 3.5 mic input is a must for me. On the other hand, the LCD of the G7 it is so much better?

Thank you guys

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