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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(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
Panasonic GX7
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic GX1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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-A2 GX7 
RevealedJanuary 2015November 2013Newer by 15 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 GX7 Fujifilm X-A2 
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-A2 GX7 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography features
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
82
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography advice
58
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
78
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
67
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging features
70
display is selfie friendly
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
34
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GX7
 Fujifilm X-A2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
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