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Talk Me Out of Panasonic G7

Started May 3, 2016 | Discussions thread
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Re: Talk Me Out of Panasonic G7

You know you want it.

JSB wrote:

I'm looking for a mirrorless camera option and have been looking at the Panasonic Lumix G7. There is a great deal at B&H for the G7 with a Panasonic 14-140mm kit lens for around $900. I will be using this camera for mostly landscape photos. In the future I would like a macro lens for flower photography and a long lens for birding. I'm not interested in video although it has 4K video. It also has a pop-up flash. I like the feel of the G7 body because I'm use to an SLR body type. I want to be able to print images up to 16x20 inches. The salesman also suggested the Panasonic Lumix GX8. It has a 20MP sensor (versus 16MP for the G7), in-body image stabilization and better weather seals. It is more of a rangefinder body style and lacks a pop-up flash. The cost of the GX8 is greater. It comes as a body only option with a price of about $1000. The price of a Lumix 14-140mm lens is about $500. Overall it will cost me about $600 more to put together a GX8 and lens than the G7 kit. Is it worth the price or should I stick with the G7? Will I regret not getting the GX8 if I buy the G7 package? Above all, I really want to be able to print up to 16x20 inch images. Thanks for any thoughts or suggestions.

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