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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2021
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was revealed 7 years after the GX7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores versus the GX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-E4 GX7 
RevealedJanuary 2021November 2013Newer by 88 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 GX7 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-E4 GX7 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 enjoys outer dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") having a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the GX7.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and GX7 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and GX7.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will offer greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E4 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
71
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Street photography advice
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
82
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography advice
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
67
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (350 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography highlights
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging highlights
82
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lack of image stabilization
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GX7
 Fujifilm X-E4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2013-11-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 58 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 gr (0.80 lb) 402 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 718
Other
Battery life 380 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $849 $1,000