Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Announced January 2015
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-A1
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic GX1
- New Model is Panasonic GX8

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GX7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X-A2 was announced 15 months after the GX7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up vs the GX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Panasonic GX7
Fujifilm X-A2 | GX7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | November 2013 | Newer by 15 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-A2
GX7 | Fujifilm X-A2 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GX7
Fujifilm X-A2 | GX7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the GX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and GX7 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and GX7.
All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The newer Fujifilm X-A2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-A2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-01-14 | 2013-11-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,765k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.6 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, 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 | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 410 photos | 350 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $370 | $1,000 |