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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Revealed May 2019
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and G7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and G7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was introduced 4 years later than the G7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades versus the G7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm GFX 100 G7 
RevealedMay 2019May 2015Fresher by 49 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kCrisper screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 G7 Fujifilm GFX 100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm GFX 100 G7 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 comes with outside measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus the G7.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and G7 is 52 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and G7.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will offer you greater detail using its extra 86 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
95
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
72
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Panasonic G7
72
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
heavier than competition in class (1,320g)
72
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Sports photography camera
90
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (800 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
55
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G7 Travel photography factors
67
better than average battery pack (800 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
fantastic resolution (102MP)
heavier than competition in class (1,320g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
has focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography advice
92
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (800 CIPA)
2 card slots
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100
Vlogging with Panasonic G7
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,320g)
72
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic G7
 Fujifilm GFX 100Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-05-23 2015-05-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 11648 x 8736 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1320g (2.91 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
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 800 photos 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Price at release $10,000 $800