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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX7 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
  • Launched September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E4
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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GX1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GX8
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was revealed 3 years after the GX7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades against the GX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-E3 GX7 
IntroducedSeptember 2017November 2013Newer by 47 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 GX7 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-E3 GX7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 and the GX7.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and GX7 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and GX7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography features
Panasonic GX7 Street photography features
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
82
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography info
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography info
77
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
67
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery pack (350 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging features
37
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GX7
 Fujifilm X-E3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-09-07 2013-11-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,765k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 402 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $700 $1,000