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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E4
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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF6
  • New Model is Panasonic GF8
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was introduced 2 years after the GF7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades vs the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-E3 GF7 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017February 2015More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 GF7 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-E3 GF7 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides physical dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the GF7.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and GF7 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and GF7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will give you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
65
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF7 Street photography highlights
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
51
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography highlights
77
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
includes touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Panasonic GF7
37
touchscreen
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GF7
 Fujifilm X-E3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-09-07 2015-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 266g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 230 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $700 $308