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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX1
  • Later Model is Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic GX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 10 months earlier than the GX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the GX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm T500 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm T500

 GX7 Fujifilm T500 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 10 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm T500 GX7 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic GX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the GX7.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and GX7 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and GX7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm T500 has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The older Fujifilm T500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX7 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
82
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low battery power (350 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than competition (136g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
67
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
42
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
73
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic GX7
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-11-07
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 402 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 718
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $1,000