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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Successor is Panasonic GF8
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic GF7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 4 years prior to the GF7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the GF7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm XP30 GF7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Fujifilm XP30

 GF7 Fujifilm XP30 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2011More recent by 42 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm XP30 GF7 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 has external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic GF7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the GF7.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and GF7 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and GF7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Panasonic GF7
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
52
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography advice
65
environment sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography factors
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Panasonic GF7
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic GF7
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-16 2015-02-01
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 266 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $240 $308