Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2019
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Released November 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
- Renewed by Panasonic GX8

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Panasonic GX7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X-A7 was revealed 5 years after the GX7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades vs the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Panasonic GX7
Fujifilm X-A7 | GX7 | |||
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Released | September 2019 | ![]() | November 2013 | Newer by 72 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2760k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+1720k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-A7
GX7 | Fujifilm X-A7 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX7
Fujifilm X-A7 | GX7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 has got physical dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Panasonic GX7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the GX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and GX7 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and GX7.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will show greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-A7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-09-11 | 2013-11-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,760k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,765k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) | 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 | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/320s |
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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 320 grams (0.71 pounds) | 402 grams (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 440 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $700 | $1,000 |