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Which camera is better?

YT2002
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So I am looking for a new camera. My intention for it is to take videos and photos, as I am starting to get into photography. My 2 options I have narrowed it down to is the Panasonic Lumix G7 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1208931-REG/panasonic_lumix_dmc_g7_mirrorless_micro.html or the Canon T5i (700D) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?N=11171562&InitialSearch=yes&sts=pi

 

Both cameras come with microphones, but the T5i is $100 more. Here is what I found about the differences.

 

T5i: It will give me more flexibility in terms of lenses. I presume it takes better Photos. It is a DSLR, not mirrorless, so a better viewfinder. Max resolution is 1080p, which my computer can handle for editing

 

G7: Records 4K video, but Micro-Four thirds sensor, not as many lenses and my computer can't handle editing 4K content.

 

So should I go with the G7, even though I can't edit at 4K? Is there anything else I should know? Is 1080p going to be irrelevant in a few years?

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For photos, I'd recommend a Nikon D5200 (a freakin' beast at the same price point as you need). However, video from it is potato. I'd say the 5i if you are comfortable installing Magic Lantern for RAW video and such. G7 for the 100mbps 4k (seems really good for the price). You can get an adapter to use practically any lens with the MFT mount.

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"Better camera" is such a subjective phrase.  What kind of videos do you want to record?

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"Better camera" is such a subjective phrase.  What kind of videos do you want to record?

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For photos, I'd recommend a Nikon D5200 (a freakin' beast at the same price point as you need). However, video from it is potato. I'd say the 5i if you are comfortable installing Magic Lantern for RAW video and such. G7 for the 100mbps 4k (seems really good for the price). You can get an adapter to use practically any lens with the MFT mount.

Im not going to record RAW. Should I get the G7 instead, even though I can't edit 4K and will be recording at 1080p?

PC is Intel Core i5 6400, GIgabyte H170 Gaming 3, Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x4GB 2400Mhz ,Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB, WD Blue 1TB, NZXT S340, ASUS Geforce GTX 960. Fractal Design Tesla R2 650W. http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/793XNG. Graphics card choices don't always have to be dictated on performance. If you want the game stream and power consumption of the GTX 970 get that. If you want raw performance of the R9 390 get that. In the end we are all gamers, so what if your buddy gets an extra 5 fps? 

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