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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
87
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was unveiled at a similar time to the GX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores vs the GX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-M1 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 GX7 Fujifilm X-M1 
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-M1 GX7 
LaunchedSeptember 2013November 2013Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Panasonic GX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the GX7.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and GX7 is 87 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and GX7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Street photography factors
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
82
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Sports photography camera
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (350 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
has touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging features
31
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
34
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GX7
 Fujifilm X-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-09-17 2013-11-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 402 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $1,000