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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Launched September 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Panasonic FH7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and FH7 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced 8 years later than the FH7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades against the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm X-A7 FH7 
IntroducedSeptember 2019September 2011More recent by 98 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k230kCrisper screen (+2530k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 FH7 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm X-A7 FH7 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 features outside measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Panasonic FH7 in our brand new 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 choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the FH7.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and FH7 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A7 and FH7.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will provide you with more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography advice
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
80
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
88
great battery (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
very good size screen (3.5")
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
81
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic FH7
 Fujifilm X-A7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-09-11 2011-09-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,760k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 gr (0.71 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $700 $149