Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2
- New Model is Fujifilm X-E3
(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
- Revealed February 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
- Replacement is Panasonic GF8
Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm X-E2S was unveiled 12 months after the GF7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up versus the GF7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Panasonic GF7
Fujifilm X-E2S | GF7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | February 2015 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Fujifilm X-E2S
GF7 | Fujifilm X-E2S | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GF7
Fujifilm X-E2S | GF7 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S compared to the GF7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and GF7 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2S and GF7.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2S is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-E2S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-01-15 | 2015-02-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 aliasing 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 | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 77 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 5.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350 grams (0.77 lbs) | 266 grams (0.59 lbs) |
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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 230 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $599 | $308 |