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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced 20 months later than the GX9 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores vs the GX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-A7 GX9 
IntroducedSeptember 2019February 2018Fresher by 20 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1240kSharper display (+1520k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 GX9 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-A7 GX9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the GX9.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and GX9 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and GX9.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A7 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
76
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography information
Panasonic GX9 Street photography information
80
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography information
72
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
73
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography information
88
good battery power (440 shots)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
71
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
bad battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging features
81
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
lack of image stabilization
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX9
 Fujifilm X-A7Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 2018-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,760 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 gr (0.71 pounds) 407 gr (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $700 $1,000