Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX7 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
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E1
- New Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Newer Model is Panasonic GX8
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GX7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-E2 was brought out 4 months after the GX7 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up against the GX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Panasonic GX7
Fujifilm X-E2 | GX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-E2
GX7 | Fujifilm X-E2 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GX7
Fujifilm X-E2 | GX7 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | November 2013 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the GX7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and GX7 is 85 and 81 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and GX7.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier.
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-E2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-03-05 | 2013-11-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,765 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 gr (0.77 pounds) | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 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 | 350 images | 350 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $450 | $1,000 |