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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX1
  • Later Model is Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and GX7 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 4 years later than the GX7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the GX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm GFX 50R GX7 
IntroducedSeptember 2018November 2013Fresher by 60 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kCrisper screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 GX7 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm GFX 50R GX7 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has external measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has sizing 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 GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the GX7.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GX7 is 59 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GX7.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
91
manual focus
megapixel count high (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
82
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography details
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography details
70
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
low battery power (400 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (400 CIPA)
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging features
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GX7
 Fujifilm GFX 50RPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2013-11-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 117 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,765k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 360 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lbs) 402 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 Single
Launch cost $4,499 $1,000