Is the panasonic lumix gh7 good for beginners?

The GH7 is a strong camera, but it leans toward video. The page describes it as a video camera first, with internal ProRes RAW and no recording limits worth worrying about. If video is your main reason to buy, it's a good pick for a beginner. If you mostly want stills, look at the cheaper and simpler options in the same system.

Micro Four Thirds is a small, light system, which suits a first camera. For an everyday kit, I'd pair the body with one of these:

• Panasonic Lumix G 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II, a simple, light zoom to learn on
• Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II, if you want one lens that covers most things
• Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II, a small prime for low light and portraits

Don't overthink the choice. Handle a few in a shop first, and see your first camera for more.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.