Panasonic G7 vs G85 - Is the G85 worth the extra money?

[@praharadar]

I recently bought the G7, thought I've made my research thoroughly enough, only to start second guessing my decision when it arrived and I had time to play with it for a couple of days. You're one of the only people on KZbin I've found who made me put my worries and calculations behind me, because I am a total rookie and this is my first real camera. Thanks for the advice!

[@deadicated22]

I am a beginner to photography and was looking for my first camera. I watched this video and took your advice and got the G7 and i couldn’t be happier. Thank you for the great advice. Keep doing what you do!!!

[@JustinReves]

Awesome, thanks Danny.

[@diragusa]

I have 3 G7s and have done loads of vlogs and commercial work. Its an amazing camera. Find it for under 600$ CDN almost anywhere. You have alot to learn if your starting out. So spend on glass or lighting instead.

[@JustinReves]

+Sugarless Yeah, glass and lighting make a way bigger difference. And then just practicing a ton. Amazing cameras for so cheap!

[@leeebu]

Where can you find it under $600 in Canada? I'm having trouble finding that price.

[@danielkelly5112]

Good stuff. . Cheers man

[@kaysha]

My rule, if I have the money, is to buy the latest model so you can stay current as long as possible and also have your gear not be outgrown by your growing needs and skills

[@JustinReves]

Kaysha Yeah, if you have the money for sure! But a lot of times, the best gear can be a crutch too for not pushing yourself. It's always easier to buy new basketball shoes than it is to put in a bunch of time in the gym.

[@kaysha]

Agreed. Especially in the times of incremental updates. In the end, the tools won't make the talent or the craft experience

[@MoonbearDiedHere]

This along with a few other videos helped me out a lot. I currently have a G7, had it for 3 years. Instead of upgrading to the G9 right away I'll go with the G85 + GoPro hero 7

[@albertoflores3688]

MoonbearDiedHere hero 7 looks like the vlog king atm, that would be my next combo. Currently have g7, strongly considered ax53 though

[@MoonbearDiedHere]

@@albertoflores3688 I never heard of the Ax53. I'll look it up. I'm going to ride out both cameras til they're unbearable before I upgrade though and keep my eye out for anything that competes with this combo in the future.

[@JoDroPro]

I been watching/subbed to you for a bit. I think I had barely 200 subscribers and I was looking for my next vlogging rig when I cam across your channel. You sir inspired me to use the G7 and 7-14mm lens. Now I use the G80 (in Japan) and the 7-14mm lens. Thanks for the tips and tricks Justin!

[@JustinReves]

TokyoJoVlogs Whoa! That's so awesome to hear! Cool to see you're just about to crack 10k subscribers!! Way to go man. Camera looks great. Are you using a Gimbal, too?

[@hruaitearalte]

It's 2020 and this video is still very relevant. Thanks to this, I will stick to G7 and invest in some more accessories and maybe come 2021, I will have a major upgrade to GH6, assuming it will still come in MFT sensors. Thanks.

[@calebmount4457]

Thanks for messaging me on this, this helps me even more! I keep reminding myself: "Gear doesn't matter" Practice does. Thanks bro

[@JustinReves]

You nailed it.

[@AAVidz]

hey Justin! awesome video as always man! I have the g7 and it's a fantastic camera no doubt at all! but I haven not been able to get the most out of it! so I was wondering if you could make a Panasonic g7/g85 cinematography settings video?! including good lenses for film making... cinelike d or anything you suggest! I would be curious to see your settings ! have a great day man

[@JustinReves]

You got it. Coming soon.

[@AAVidz]

Justin Reves thank you!

[@Alex-eh4ot]

Avinash is the video already out? Can't find?

[@AAVidz]

Alex 1407 not yet :)

[@Jimmyageek]

tell me how fix the Hiss with Rode Micro and G7 ?

[@johnyoutube6688]

Nice,great and inspiring explanation bro.👍👍👍👍

[@JustinReves]

Thank you so much 👍

[@kjz28]

Thanks this helped a lot, I was looking into a vlogging camera to boost my real estate business. Since I am a beginner you made me more comfortable saving the money and getting the G7.

[@JustinReves]

Cool! Make sure you check out my settings videos for vlogging!

[@kjz28]

Oohh I will have to, I was messing with the camera yesterday and was overwhelmed with all the buttons and settings. My last Camera was a Nikon Coolpix P90, different world! Thank you again for giving me confidence in making this purchase.

[@TerenceKearns]

Thanks. That was exactly the info I was after. Liked. Subscribed.

[@DianaTayStudio]

Thanks for the video ! Great video ! I'm so struggling with G7 and G85 , finally I have my answer

[@JustinReves]

Awesome, glad you liked it!

[@ah-ui7yh]

Coolest summary. Nice done! Thumbs up!

[@DCMedia619]

I sprang for the G7 last week. Loving it so far. I've got long arms so it's no big issue and also have the joby gorilla tripod. Been shooting sing 1996 with film (photos) and video since 2006.

[@JustinReves]

That's awesome. G7 is an amazing camera.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

such a high end video, nice quality, and great content, but have you thought about adding a Sennheiser Lavalier to this style of video? would help the audio so so much, and send this review-esque video to the next level...just an idea....keep on trucking sir.

[@JustinReves]

Thanks, Seth. I had/have a Rode SmartLav+ which isn't quite as nice as the Sennheiser, but still good. It's just lost somewhere around here and I keep hoping to find it. I'm going to buy another one soon because it's been months. I mean, a wireless Sennheiser kit would be amazing, but they're close to $1000 here in Canada.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Justin Reves - hmmmmm, that's crazy. You can buy a great Senn lav for $500 here in US. we need to get you this asap. Worthy audio must match the content being communicated.

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

Perfect advice Justin! Totally agree. Always great content.

[@BexRanner]

Years late, but very helpful!

[@gastonjaureguix]

hi! what lens are you using for this blog?

[@danielkelly5112]

Every day is a school day it's true. Thanks man. .good stuff

[@JeffSibelius]

Hi Justin - I enjoyed your thoughts on G7 vs G85! I have a G7 with a couple good lenses but need something that records longer than 30 minutes. I can get a GH4 or a G85 at about the same price. GH4 has a headphone jack which I really like, but the G85 reviews say its images are slightly better, especially in low light. I use the camera primarily for video but do shoot stills as well. Which one would you recommend?

[@alfonsstevano8651]

Hii justin, i just upgraded my lenses from the kit lens to 12-35. I feel a bit weird with the experience i got with 12-35 is more shaky and jitter compared with the 14-42(kits) when i do a vlog. I hold in the same way with my joby. Yeah 14-42 is also shaky but there no jitter in the kitlens. Is there any thing wrong with my setting (already turn on the power OIS should i turn or off anything else) oh ya iam try to shoot with cinelikeD and 4k.

[@JustinReves]

Have you upgraded the firmware on both the camera and lens to the latest?

[@alfonsstevano8651]

At that time only lens firmware the latest but body firmware still not upgraded. Did you notice any different when upgrading body firmware?? Hope yes coz till now there no chance for me to test the camera, since iam seen only minor changes in the newest firmware for the body

[@kirill12326]

Nice one! But I'm still struggling between Canon 80d(great AF) and Panasonic G85(4k) focusing on filmmaking and timelapses! Which one to buy?

[@JustinReves]

That's really what it comes down to. If you don't need 4K or wanting to use it with some livestreaming like KZbin or Facebook Live, the 80D is killer. But a lot of filmmakers don't use autofocus which is why the GH4 is so popular. The internal stabilization in the G85 is pretty cool, too - not quite a gimbal but it makes for much smoother run & gun. If you know you're going to be doing a ton of autofocus, snag the 80D - there's absolutely no reason you can't tell a good story with it - especially if you're not a serious professional.

[@kirill12326]

Thx! I'm purchasing g85 finally!

[@iRecordOS]

I'm stuck as well. My Canon t5 shoots amazing quality; however there is no video autofocus. Will I be disappointed by the g85 continuous auto focus vs 80d. An 80d on a gimbal would provide amazing 1080 video. Arguably cleaner than the g85 4k.

[@ImChrisLuke]

The G7 is an amazing camera with high value. I also got a GX85, and I will say that for video, I do love the Sensor Stabilization so much, that I don't want to shoot any video on the G7 anymore. Handheld of course. There's just no contest for me - I'm talking that tiny constant shake from just holding the camera, and I do have steady hands! So I am looking at the G85, but I CANNOT understand the mic jack placement! For selfie screen the jack will block so much!!! So maybe I'll just screw it all and get the GH5 instead!! :D

[@JustinReves]

+I'm Chris Luke yeah, mic jack placement is annoying. Real annoying. Don't understand why they couldn't have just put it where it is on the GH4.

[@jonafigueroa9331]

Justin... I want to ask you a very important question for me. Between G7 and G85, could you make sure that g85 is better in image quality? IBIS stabilization aside and some other feature ... G7 is better than G85 in some aspect? I would like to buy one of these cameras, just one of them. What interests me most is the final quality of the shots. Does the Lumix G85 camera have the same or better image quality than the G7?

[@JustinReves]

I never noticed a difference in image quality between the two. I still have a G7 for a live cam but use it the odd time for recording and it’s still excellent.

[@jonafigueroa9331]

And... Thanks! Awesome video!

[@dpollock333]

For me, the major advantage of the g85 is that it does not chop up your video files into pieces when you shoot longer videos, and it does not turn itself off after thirty minutes. For long interviews, sermons, and other times when you just want to let the camera run and forget time issues, this is a really big deal. Plus I am told that the G7 not only chops up the video into segments, but that when you put those files back together you often lose a frame or two between each segment.

[@wisjnujudho3497]

I like the explanation. Very intuitive 🖒

[@jasecola]

Your very first comment about being a beginner with a lot to learn just made my decision for me. Sometimes I get too wrapped up in available features and forget that I don't even know the basics yet. I know it to be true when I step back and objectively look at it, but sometimes it helps just having someone else say it. G7 it is! Thanks!

[@GeekaWhat]

Hey man - what camera did you use to film this, you're incredibly sharp! :D

[@JustinReves]

GH4 at 4k/24fps 100mbps with the 7-14mm. Great combo :).

[@TantraJames]

+Justin Reves Is the G85 a better camera than the GH4??

[@jayceeamarie]

Great review Justin! The G85 was the route I took and I'm getting some amazing shots with it.

[@JustinReves]

+Jason Grover Yes you are! :)

[@alextrevisan7838]

Always great videos from this guy! Thanks a lot for clarifying things in a easy way, straight to the point without going heaps technical. Good job, bro!

[@lanceevans1689]

That was great. I loved your insights and pragmatism. Thanks.

[@JustinReves]

You're welcome Lance!

[@ethanpowell616]

Awesome Video! Very informative, I liked how you laid out the comparison between the 2 cameras and then divided up which audiences they might be more suited for. I am a beginning videography and just got the G7

[@vitovirgilio8975]

This video was really helpful thanks a lot!

[@Hexspa]

Great little set you have there. Excellent exposure as well.

[@churchsantana9462]

Thank you. Straight to the point.... Great info

[@renanmlopes]

I totally agree with you. A cinematographer could expend the extra money with good audio and better lights wich will make a huge difference in the video quality.

[@JustinReves]

Yup! You know it.

[@360fullhd]

I'm confused :) I need AF for my vlogs and I'm thinking to go with G85. How good in AF compare to Sony A6300? Sorry, but Canon not a option. Thanks!

[@JustinReves]

e1darie1 Sony's focus is better for sure. But no flip out screen on the a6300 or in-body stabilization.

[@martinshek2157]

Thanks Justin, thats was very helpful.

[@JustinReves]

Awesome - glad it helped!

[@SUPERTOMMO]

Hi Justin, I came across your channel a few weeks back and I must say I was surprise with the quality of the videos you have been uploading, I meant that in very good way. I believe your subscribers list is going to grow very rapidly. I have just started uploading content to my channel constantly and was deciding to replace my old FUJI XE1 which is not a very good camera for videography. I decided to go with the G7 rather than G85 as most of my shoots are just done in my home entertainment/studio room. I do have the urge to get the GH5 though, and hope that it would elevate the quality so much more, but I'm really worried about the auto focus issue that many people are talking about. I'm a one man crew so that will put me in a very difficult situation. Anyway, keep up the good work and I will be on a look out for your new videos.

[@JustinReves]

You'll figure out the G7. The GH5 is waste of money for people starting out - you'll get much better quality by learning the camera and applying the right lenses for the right situation. And thanks for the kind words!

[@GabrielGuzman18]

Hi Justin! Love your videos man! Can you tell us what are the best settings on the g85 for video? Keep up the great work, thanks!

[@Nekojitablog]

That's true! it would be g7 VS gh4 too. If you had to choose g85 or gh4, what would you choose? haha.

[@JustinReves]

Nekojitablog Depends. If I was making videos for KZbin, I wouldn't buy a GH4. Can't use all the extra data in those high bitrates. The GH4/G7/G85 all shoot the same data rates for 4K. So I'd pick the G85 because the IBIS is sweet. But if you were making films for the big screen, the GH4.

[@Nekojitablog]

Justin Reves thank you very much!! I think we will go for the g85. Your vlogs and tech talks tell so much good info!!

[@daniellam2577]

lol Ernesto no sabia que siguieras a justin , me he quedao flipanding. Aquí un apunte por si a alguien le sirve antes de comprarse la g7 o la g85. En el caso de estas camaras de lumix tienen dos versiones , aunque no estoy del todo seguro de la g85, dependiendo la region de venta (PAL y NTSC). En teoria la version PAL es mejor ya que si comprimes(en el caso de NTSC) 30fps a 100mb, 1frame=3.33mb (no es demasiado realmente) Mientras que la version PAL son 25 fps a 100mb asi que 1frame=4mb, eso se traduce en mas informacion , mas rango dinamico y menos ruido en condiciones de menos iluminacion. Entonces, PAL seria mejor para video mientras que NTSC seria mejor para slowmotion y tampoco tendrias restriccion de grabacion de 30 min (aunque si nos ponemos a pensarlo ¿quien graba secuencias de 30min?) Una cosa que si es realmente mejor en esta version (NTSC) es cuando quieres usar el 4k para pillar un frame de él(jpeg), asi que tendrias mas frames donde elegir y mas probabilidad de pillar un frame nitido y enfocado. Asi que si por ejemplo yo que soy de Europa quisiera comprar la version NTSC podria hacerlo desde digamos www.bhphotovideo.com , pero tendria un cambio de la fuente de alimentacion y tendria que pagar ~200EUR en taxas (mereceria la pena? yo diria que no) mejor invertir ese dinero en un speedboster o algo por el estilo. En el caso de japon no estoy seguro de que version se vende (intuyo que la NTSC , ya que panasonic tiene la sede central en Osaka aunque npi, habria que informarse mejor) Yo estoy pensando en pillar la version PAL de la g7 para grabar cortos de la universidad y demas. Tendria mejor frame rate para slowmotion , aunque 30 fps de slowmotion tampoco es demasiado bueno realmente. En las salas de cines tan solo se usan 24fps :/ Por cierto , siento el tochaco x) Espero que sea de utilidad a alguien! Saludos desde Malaga !

[@JustinReves]

Nekojitablog You are SO welcome! All the best on your channel - I see a gold play button on the very near horizon. 👊👊👊

[@JustinReves]

Nekojitablog Also, I REALLY wish I spoke Spanish so I could follow along better. Looks you guys have a lot of fun!

[@ponderwithjess1158]

thank you so much!

[@PierreTL]

Hey Justin! Totally agree practice first until you feel limited by the gear (which usually takes time haha). If you have more $$ sure go for the G85 but otherwise don't. ps: I'm doing a collab with other YTers, how do I contact you? Thought about you too! Have a great day!

[@puddytat62]

Nice job... do you have a recommendation for a lower cost speed booster?? Do you feel there is a visible diff in 4K video between these two?

[@JustinReves]

No visible difference in 4K. I don't know of any low-cost speed boosters, unfortunately. I hope Sigma brings their MC-11 (or something like it) to the Panasonic system. I have it for my Sony and it's awesome!

[@puddytat62]

It is the biggest hurdle with the M4/3 is you need to buy a speedbooster which often is more expensive than the camera. The optics on them are modest at best so I cannot see why they charge so much.

[@SpachsGarage]

Now i'm lost on what camera to get. I think both the g7 and the m50 are my top choices based on price but i really need a camera that can focus quick.

[@JustinReves]

For photo or video?

[@SpachsGarage]

@@JustinReves Just for video. From what I can find the best options are m50 or g7 for me, unless you know of another camera for around the same price range that work rock my world?

[@JustinReves]

The m50 autofocus is wayyyyy better and it's a BEAST of a little camera. Check out this video I shot ENTIRELY with this camera. It's incredible what you can do with it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/embOYWehrLGcm5Y

[@P-Rabbit]

Great review! Thank you so much!

[@JustinReves]

You’re most welcome! Thanks for commenting!

[@grandadoboman1995]

What will work better insidea dense tropical rainforest anywhere between 5-30 days? Will the G7 be able to survive that withoutweather sealing?

[@JustinReves]

If you want to be safe, get the G85 and weather sealed lens. G7 might be fine but all depends on the conditions. If it's super humid or it gets wet, it's a risk.

[@SenseiEli]

Best review till now! I still sea the g85 as a target... On the other hand I have a Canon 700d not used enough...

[@byronvanvugt]

Hey Man Could you provide some links to such cheap external stabilizers? You mentioned $50 which seems like an awesome price!

[@JustinReves]

These things are really finnicky, but they can work: amzn.to/2qC5LcZ You'd probably much happier for a little more here: amzn.to/2r34ZWr

[@byronvanvugt]

Awesome! Thanks a bunch

[@BluntJoint]

very valuable information thank you , keep up the great work!!

[@BluntJoint]

leaning toward 85

[@zatoichiable]

Good advice. practice using unsophisticated tool, when you know you have talent and good at doing it then buy a better tool.

[@leedomcreations5082]

First question: how important is image stabilization? If I pick up with the g7 with lens that don't include IS would I be able to walk and talk during a vlog?

[@JustinReves]

+Alexx (Heyit'salexx757) Sure could. VLOGs #007 through #167 for me were all done on the G7. IBIS is nice but not a deal breaker.

[@leedomcreations5082]

Thanks for the answer Justin. What would be the first lens you grab past the kit lens? worth getting the metabones smart adapter to use some canon glass on it if I'm invested there to start?

[@leedomcreations5082]

Thanks. What are you opinions on shooting with a sony rx series point and shoot over a g7 for vlogging? Are the sony built in mics good enough to not include a hotshoe?

[@JustinReves]

I love the RX series, but the mics are the thing stopping me. Depends the situations you are in. Sara Dietschy uses it and it works for her. I live in a windy place so it would be tough. Or if you're in really noisy environemtns.

[@decodingo1889]

Hi, man... Awsome review. Can you tell me the best external microphone for outside filming for Panasonic g7 till 300$ and the best lens for cinematinc video and vloging till 300$ again. Thanks in advance.

[@JustinReves]

Just get a Rode VideoMicro and then use the money you saved to try and get a 12-35 f/2.8 or 7-14mm f/4 for vlogging.

[@vo8305]

Does the lowpass filter on the g7 make a big different ?

[@JustinReves]

Zyren I doubt 99% of the world could tell the difference under normal circumstances. It's the IBIS in the G85/GX85 that's really noticeable. Maybe if you put them side by side and really zoomed you'd see it but the G7 looks great. So does the G85 with no filter.

[@Nqrgaard]

I have the GH5 and looking for a second camera for client work and KZbin. I can get a used G7 for $262 (new $662) Which would you get?

[@strangefolk666]

Oh I think you messed up in the beginning, you had said the g7 was more expensive in the beginning

[@emilyjohnson529]

Hi Justin Wonderful video! Really enjoyed it! Thank You!

[@JustinReves]

+Emily Johnson Awesome! You're most welcome.

[@glitchlife4639]

So, ive never actually used a camera before outside of my cell phone, and I write freelance for a few websites regularly. Was asked to do a review on a game for one of the sites a write for, was given a review key and then they blindsided me and asked me to do a video review. Spent around 40 hours trying to figure it out, crash course in adobe, obs broadcasting, cutting video and the entire experience was "interesting" to say the least. I liked the editing, and the production and went out and took some film just to kind of get an idea of what I could do. It was garbage, with shit footage and terrible sound quality, so im looking to actually invest in a descent kit so I take take quality footage of some of the hikes out here in Montana. Can you recommend a good starting camera and setup? Camera, lens, sound thingy works with it, steady cam maybe? I would prefer not to spend more then 1k on the entire set up, just a college student with a part time job. Edit: I will never ever do another game review again though.

[@JustinReves]

Yeah, I can!! In fact, check my channel. 2 or 3 videos ago, I have recommendations for a vlogging kit for under $1000 that will do all of that. And then it's just a matter of practicing, but with that kit, you can get some GREAT video!

[@Livingtri1]

Thanks for your honesty! With pros for both cameras :)

[@JustinReves]

+Tri Thanh Nguyen You’re most welcome

[@crazydog2580]

Hey Mate great video subbed, I am very much a noob atm. I am about to buy the g85 this week. Do you think I should get the 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 or 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 kit lenses, I'll be travelling for 6months this year so want a decent set up to learn on. What other lenses to would you recommend? I was thinking the 100-300 f4.0-5.6 ii and maybe the 7-14mm f4.0? would love to hear your thoughts

[@JustinReves]

I get asked this a lot and unfortunately I haven't used the 14-140mm yet. People say it's great. I'm skeptical because of how long that zoom range is in such a small package, but it's probably just fine. I like the extra width of the 12mm on the 12-60 and really like the way my images have turned out on it. The 7-14mm is my favourite lens because of how crazy it makes stuff look and how wide it gets. I also love the primes. The 15mm 1.7 is currently my favourite prime but the 25mm 1.7 or 1.4 are great as well as the 42.5mm 1.7. If you need an all-arounder, the best is the 12-35mm f/2.8 then grab the best longer zoom you can afford ontop of that. 100-300mm is a tough range because you have to be so steady. If you could only have 2 lenses, then the 12-35 and the 35-100 2.8 twins would be the way to go but not cheap. Otherwise mix primes in - they're sharp and great in low light.

[@crazydog2580]

Thank you for your advise :)

[@jarhead3736]

So this would be my first camera with lots of options so ill probs get the g7 for filming movies but one thing i heard is the mic is bad even with a external mic and i have a imac 2017 computer would it work with mac? thanks for the review!

[@JustinReves]

with an external mic, audio is awesome. even something simple like the videomicro!

[@jacobmendoza2004]

Super helpful!! Wow, thanks so much!!

[@kwabenaopokuacheampong2648]

Hi, I commend you on your educative videos and I want like to ask whether it would be advisable for a beginner to begin his photography journey with any of these cameras G85,Pentax K1,D500 or the Canon 80d. Thanks.

[@JustinReves]

+KWABENA OPOKU ACHEAMPONG Yes, all of those are great. Just pick one you like and start shooting. Don't get caught up reading too many reviews. Just buy and shoot.

[@popseworld28]

hey i have a question my g7 turns on perfect but the green light indicator doest turn on help

[@LuisAragonIV]

Took your advice from before and stuck with the g7 and got better lenses. I came across a great deal on a g85 body only for $697 and $70 cash back and jumped on it before it sold out. At that price is it worth upgrading?

[@JustinReves]

+Fresh New Tech Great price for the body. I don't know what you paid for the G7 but if you've got the budget, do it. It's just my advice for people who are so tight on cash they couldn't afford a couple better lenses.

[@LukeLearns]

Hey Justin, great vid. I know it's a little older, but are you still down with these cameras? I'm looking for my first "real" camera. Everything seems to be heading to 4k. I'll have about a thousand dollar budget. What do you recommend? I'm buying to focus on 99% video.

[@LukeLearns]

Subbed. Btw. Lol

[@TheAudioDabbler]

So what if you do video tutorials and vlogs but not where I am walking around kind of vlogs. More of sitting and talking like you are in this video or having it film my iPad Screen, which is what I do most of my tutorials on. Also just taking some family photos and videos of my kids and stuff. Seems like the G7 would be great for that on a budget since right now most everything I film is with my iPhone 5s. Also, I do have a Nikon d40 and a couple of lenses. For $697 I can get the d5600 body only or $500ish I can get a d5500 body only. How do you think those would compare? I know I wouldn't be getting 4k but in terms of video quality and best bang for your buck.

[@neadobeatz7711]

Which names you recommend I should get for the G7 for videos

[@andrikmartinez1214]

Is a g7 with a gimbal better than a g85 for a music video ?

[@JustinReves]

Yup!

[@andrikmartinez1214]

Justin Reves thanks brooo , I was wondering if I made the wrong choice lol

[@stupa55]

LOL I'm now in that scenario to get the G7 or G85 :-D Main idea is to make automotive videos and some holiday shots. The only reason I would really go for the G85 is because of the in body stabilization, the rest of the features are not so important to me and I'm also planning to get a different lens.

[@JustinReves]

Stabilization is nice, but good lenses are even nicer.

[@AnaMuriel]

I have a basic Panasonic Handycam, but I want to buy a new camera. I want a camera for video more than for photos. G7/G80 are still good? Is it better get a G90?

[@JustinReves]

The big struggle with Panasonic cameras is their autofocus isn’t the best. If it were me, I’d be looking at the Canon M50 - fantastic for video and photos. Wasn’t a thing when I made this video way back! Love it: geni.us/jrevesCanonM50

[@brownpunk1794]

Great vid..i run a yt channel with low light guitar vids..whiich will be best for me please?

[@JustinReves]

If you don’t have much for light, get a Sony. a6100 is a great spot to start. They’re a lot better in low light.

[@LeanderNavarraMonte]

Whats up Justin! I've heard not so good things about the Auto Focus on the G7, is that resolved at all in the G85?

[@Craig07L]

I can get a G7 with Feiyutech a1000 gimbal for about £50 less than the G85 in the UK. Was thinking this is easily a better deal as the gimbal can be used on other future cameras I have. Thoughts, anyone?

[@JustinReves]

Just make sure that gimbal can handle the weight of a couple more good lenses because you’ll want to upgrade the kit lens. But a gimbal + G7 will be more stable than a g85 - you just gotta be ok hauling and fiddling with a gimbal.

[@Craig07L]

@@JustinReves 1.7kg payload on the A1000 and the G7 with battery and kit lens is less than 600g. Mainly be used as a b-cam so won't be investing into too many primes. Think it's the better option. Thanks for the heads-up! Informative.

[@p5rsona]

Do they both have the same 100mbps bitrate for recording?

[@JustinReves]

Yeah, video rates/codecs are exactly the same between the two.

[@sanujames2853]

Hey bro, Currently I'm using Fujifilm xt1 with kit lens 18-55, is it good move to Lumix gh85 12-60 kit lens for photography..

[@tattoobillyvon9764]

I have 2 g7,s. Looking at the g85 because sealed body... now are the lenses interchangeable?

[@JustinReves]

Yep, plug and play. Exactly the same.

[@tattoobillyvon9764]

Same battery also

[@devomk]

Short and clear....

[@SUVHO1000]

Hi thanks for your video it's help me lot but I have a little questions will you help me ? I am doing motovlog I have a Chanel on KZbin right now I am using mobile but I am also a wedding photographer some time I have to create tesear video pre-wedding video scene I am using Nikon 750for both purpose , but now I am Trying to improve my setup so if I by g85 should I use it for vloging purpose as well as wedding videography

[@JustinReves]

What don't you like about the D750?

[@SUVHO1000]

@@JustinReves no I like it but as a vloger it's heavy and I use it as a still photography at my professional field so I need another camera which I shoot vloging as well as wedding video

[@JustinReves]

@@SUVHO1000 Vlogging and wedding video are two different animals I would say, but if it were me doing both, I'd look at either Sony a6100/a6400/a6600 or the Olympus E-M1 Mark III. These cameras give you solid 4K and 120fps for the wedding side while also having great autofocus for vlogging, in addition to mic input jacks and selfie screens. You may want to pick one that also has a headphone jack for weddings to make sure your audio is coming through properly like in the a6600 and Olympus. The Panasonics don't have great autofocus which will let you down for vlogging. Canon M6 Mark II or 90D could also be a viable option.

[@SUVHO1000]

@@JustinReves thanks for your valuable comments but I have budgeted aroun 700 USD which is aroun 50thousand Indian rupe

[@JustinReves]

@@SUVHO1000 Canon M50 is what I'd pick for that budget.

[@anunexaminedlife1207]

Go tip for the videographers about the panning and tilting, thanks!

[@ivavon7122]

Does the UHD take up a lot of space on memory card?

[@JustinReves]

It certainly takes up more but with how cheap memory cards are, it’s not much of an issue. Having a solid computer to edit 4K is the bigger thing to worry about.

[@ivavon7122]

@@JustinReves if it’s a mac book pro is it a problem?( I’m just getting to filmmaking)

[@LuisAragonIV]

Def needed to see this. Got the G7 and was banging my head against the wall bcus I didn't find out about the G85 until after

[@JustinReves]

+Zalaki G7 is still great! Tech is always going to keep changing. Master the G7 and in a year, you can pickup the replacement for the G85.

[@franciscolin1869]

Yo Bro. Now in Amazon G85 is $700 with a kit lens, G7 is $500 with kit lens+45-150 mm. For the budget of 800 $, should I buy g7 +25MM lens or g85? Do I need to wait for Black Friday? please advice to me. For a beginner like me, it works in 2019 right?

[@JustinReves]

For a beginner, I’d have to recommend the Canon M50 over these. Really easy to use and the autofocus on it is so so good. That’ll be a problem on either one of these. Check it out: geni.us/jrevesCanonM50

[@mcmedia2279]

I have canon SL2 with sigma 18-35 do you think I should upgrade G7 ???? For FILMMAKER HELP PLEASE ✌️

[@JustinReves]

Nope! Stick with that camera/lens combo. Can create great content with it.

[@mcmedia2279]

Justin Reves thanks

[@EZCompanyCollectibles]

You sir answered the crap out of my questions, thank you

[@JustinReves]

+EZCompany Gaming & Collectibles I love answering the crap out of questions 😂😂😂

[@hbhassler]

Would I be okay purchasing a generic backup battery or should I get the original for the G7?

[@JustinReves]

+hannah hassler I bought two knockoffs and they worked great. Lasted about as long but the only thing is that they showed 3 bars for 80% of the time then dropped through 2 and 1 pretty quick. Certainly enough time to change them.

[@abhidmusic7819]

great video

[@JustinReves]

Thank you!

[@yashwinning]

For photography neither the g7 nor the g85 would be the best picks. They weren't really made for photographers. I mean, they're still great for photography, but if you're only concerned about taking pictures and couldn't give a shit about video then the gx8 and gx85 are the better choice. Both of those are cameras specifically made for photography. If photography is your main concern I'd actually recommend Olympus since they're better at photography but if you're after only a Panny then pick either the gx8 or gx85. However if you have an equal passion for photography and videography then I'd recommend the g7 or g85. Hell, even the gx85 is a good video camera but the lack of a mic jack is a serious drawback.

[@JustinReves]

+The Dead Immortal I'm curious why you think the GX series is better for photography? I don't think you can get a battery grip for the GX8 or GX85. A HUGE bonus for the G85 if you're into photography. FStoppers photo of the day last week was on a friends G85. It's a beast for photography. Obviously if all you cared about was photography you'd be looking full frame, but if you're an enthusiast, I think the G85 is excellent.

[@hbhassler]

What kind of SD card would you suggest for the Panasonic G7?

[@JustinReves]

SanDisk Extreme Pro if you're wanting to shoot 4K. The Lexar Professional 32GB ones would do it for me, but the 64GB ones would hit write limitations. Sony should be good, too, but the SanDisk are rock solid.

[@JustinReves]

This is what I use - not inexpensive, but there is NOTHING worse than having an important shot ruined by a write error or having an entire card lost due to cheap cards. I've had both. sad. amzn.to/2mMfYyj

[@hbhassler]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate your quick response :)

[@andrewaldaco6243]

I know this video is a bit old my dude but do you still recommend the G7? Or do you recommend something better nowadays

[@JustinReves]

I'd absolutely recommend the G7 if you NEED 4K and don't need great autofocus. But what are you using it for? If you're looking to VLOG, this is my favourite budget kit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ-anaNse9Osack

[@andrewaldaco6243]

Justin Reves I was looking into doing cinematic type of stuff but I don't know to much about cameras haha And maybe a bit of vlogging here and there

[@ming2276]

panasonic lumix g7 or panasonic g85. which one is better for filmaking?

[@oce884]

watch the fucking video

[@Paradise2Paradise]

I'm loving my G7. Yes, spend the extra money on glass like how I did on purchasing the 25mm. I shot most of my content with the G7. Check it out. Mahalo from Kauai.

[@videoprodukcia-cineshine]

Hey Justin, i have GH4 and G7 and i'm using them with a Canon EF-mount lenses on adapter ( Tokina 11-16 , Sigma 18-35, Tamron 24-70 , Canon 70-200 ) but here is a thing , a don't have IS on those lenses and cameras, but i really want to have it.... I am interested to buy a GH5 and G85 instead GH4 and G7 because of build in 5 axis IS ... And here is the question, because is a Dual IS , will it work with my set up of lenses and cheap adapter ? Or must be a pana lenses with IS to work this 5 axis IS ?? ... I am very happy with lenses i own , just need a cameras with IS on sensor, which will work with these lenses great, even on cheap adapter without any electric support... Sorry for my english and thanks for your reply :)

[@JustinReves]

My understanding is that the in-body 5-axis will work fine with any lens - but it just won't work in tandem with the other IS in non-Panasonic lenses (and even the odd Panasonic lens). So you'll get 5-axis but not 5-axis plus the IS in the lenses.

[@videoprodukcia-cineshine]

Thanks a lot... i was just thinking and worried at same time , if the in-body 5-axis will work without another IS support from the lens. I understand that Dual IS from body and lens will be super smooth but ... Do you think will be worth it to buy GH5 or G85 if i want to use only body stabilization ? ... i would like to know which camera set up will work better on stabilization .... GH5 ( 5-axis ) + cheap adapter + tamron 24-70 IS-OFF .. or ... GH4 + metabones + tamron 24-70 IS-ON ... so here is a battle ! :D ... body stabilization vs. lens stabilization ... what is your opinion ?

[@tattoobillyvon9764]

faster processor on the g85?

[@JustinReves]

Maybe, but I never noticed a difference in speed or quality between the two.

[@A1Bokeh]

Man the g7 is awesome so underrated I use a g9 and miss my g7

[@Str8sixfan]

Really liked this video. Helps a ton. Though I won't be buying anytime soon, the department I want to ultimately land in is the last category you mention: Cinematography. I need to get back to practicing other stuff first though.

[@SnapItMark]

I was almost at the store like I will get G7 and then I was like ohhh Im not sure even doe I checked everything online before and I just found your video and right now Im about to walk and get G7, thanks for that extra help for final decision :) oh btw really like the style and everything so I subbed too :)

[@EVunedited]

G7 or gh4? Whats the diff?