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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Updated by Panasonic GF3
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was manufactured 8 years later than the GF2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades versus the GF2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-A7 GF2 
RevealedSeptember 2019February 2011Fresher by 105 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k460kSharper display (+2300k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 GF2 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-A7 GF2 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the GF2.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and GF2 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and GF2.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A7 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Street photography factors
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography advice
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (440 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography factors
88
better than average battery (440 shots)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (300 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography information
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging factors
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GF2
 Fujifilm X-A7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-11 2011-02-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,760k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320g (0.71 pounds) 310g (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 506
Other
Battery life 440 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $700 $330