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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(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
Panasonic GF7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-E2 GF7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 GF7 Fujifilm X-E2 
IntroducedFebruary 2015March 2014More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-E2 GF7 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
65
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Street photography with Panasonic GF7
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography highlights
69
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
52
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography details
72
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
70
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography info
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging information
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging information
34
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GF7
 Fujifilm X-E2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
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