Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Released November 2013
- Updated by Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Released November 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
- Later Model is Panasonic GX8

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X-A1 was brought out within a month of the GX7 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades vs the GX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Panasonic GX7
Fujifilm X-A1 | GX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-A1
GX7 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic GX7
Fujifilm X-A1 | GX7 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | November 2013 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the GX7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and GX7 is 87 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and GX7.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-A1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-11-30 | 2013-11-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,765k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/320s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 350 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $329 | $1,000 |