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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF8
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-E2S GF7 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2015Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 GF7 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-E2S GF7 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact 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).

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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.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
65
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography info
Panasonic GF7 Street photography info
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
70
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
52
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography info
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography info
72
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
supports touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography advice
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
35
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GF7
 Fujifilm X-E2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
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