Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
- Launched March 2014
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-E1
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic GF6
- Replacement is Panasonic GF8

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X-E2 was launched 11 months earlier than the GF7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up against the GF7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Panasonic GF7
Fujifilm X-E2 | GF7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Fujifilm X-E2
GF7 | Fujifilm X-E2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | March 2014 | More modern by 11 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GF7
Fujifilm X-E2 | GF7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GF7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the GF7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and GF7 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and GF7.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-E2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-03-05 | 2015-02-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
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 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | 350 pictures | 230 pictures |
Battery style | 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $450 | $308 |