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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and GX1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was announced 7 years after the GX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up against the GX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm X-A7 GX1 
RevealedSeptember 2019February 2012More modern by 93 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k460kSharper screen (+2300k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 GX1 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm X-A7 GX1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys physical measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Panasonic GX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the GX1.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and GX1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A7 and GX1.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A7 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will produce greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Street photography highlights
80
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Sports photography with Panasonic GX1
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery (440 shots)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
47
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (300 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography factors
88
great battery (440 CIPA)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
65
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (300 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX1
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5")
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
62
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging advice
81
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
32
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX1
 Fujifilm X-A7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 2012-02-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,760k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
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) 7.60 m
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320g (0.71 lb) 318g (0.70 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 703
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $700 $228