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Panasonic LUMIX G7 Video Recording Limits

Panasonic LUMIX G7 (DMC-G7)

The Panasonic LUMIX G7 has no video recording limit, but only for some formats. That limit is also dependent upon multiple factors like camera settings, media storage size, camera power, and internal camera temperature. See details and notes below for more information.

Details

Maximum continuous video recording times for the Panasonic LUMIX G7
Format Limit

1If the file size exceeds 4GB, recording will continue and a new file will be created automatically.

2If the recording time reaches 29 minutes, 59 seconds, recording will stop automatically. If the file size exceeds 4GB, recording will continue and a new file will be created automatically.

3If the recording time reaches 29 minutes, 59 seconds or the file size reaches 4GB (whichever occurs first), recording will stop automatically.

AVCHD Formats Unlimited1
4K Formats 30 minutes2
MP4 [FHD] 30 minutes or 4GB3
MP4 [HD] 30 minutes or 4GB3
MP4 [VGA] 30 minutes or 4GB3

Notes

  • Available recording time for various memory card sizes can be found on page 34 in the Panasonic DMC-G7 Owner’s Manual (English).
  • The maximum available continuous recording time will be displayed on the screen.
  • An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause recording to stop before the maximum recording time is reached.
  • Alternate Model Names: DMC-G7

References

  1. Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G7 Owner’s Manual for Advanced Features (English) - pages 34-35
  2. Panasonic LUMIX G7 Product Page (shop.panasonic.com)