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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF6
  • Successor is Panasonic GF8
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was unveiled 23 months prior to the GF7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores vs the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-E1 GF7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 GF7 Fujifilm X-E1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2013More modern by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-E1 GF7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and the GF7.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and GF7 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and GF7.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E1 contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Street photography factors
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
49
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
52
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
70
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography information
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging factors
32
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
touch screen
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic GF7
 Fujifilm X-E1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-02-28 2015-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
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)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 266 grams (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 350 photos 230 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $308