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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(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
Panasonic GX7
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-A1 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 GX7 Fujifilm X-A1 
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-A1 GX7 
ReleasedNovember 2013November 2013Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
82
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography factors
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
bad battery pack (350 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
66
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography highlights
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
Vlogging with Panasonic GX7
31
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic GX7
 Fujifilm X-A1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
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