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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Successor is Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was announced 2 years after the GX7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores versus the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-E2S GX7 
RevealedJanuary 2016November 2013More modern by 27 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 GX7 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-E2S GX7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2S comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the GX7.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and GX7 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and GX7.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2S contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer Fujifilm X-E2S provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
71
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
82
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography features
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography features
69
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
terrible battery (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
72
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
67
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery (350 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography details
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging advice
34
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GX7
 Fujifilm X-E2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2013-11-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 77 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 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
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 402g (0.89 lbs)
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 All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 718
Other
Battery life 350 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $599 $1,000