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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-Pro2
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Introduced May 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic G6
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Panasonic G7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the G7 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and G7 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the G7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores versus the G7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 G7 
Screen resolution1230k1040kSharper screen (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 G7 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
IntroducedMay 2015June 2012Fresher by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 G7 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides exterior dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G7 has sizing of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Panasonic G7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 compared to the G7.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and G7 is 80 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and G7.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
71
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Sports photography with Panasonic G7
45
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Travel photography camera
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (300 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
71
offers focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography features
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging information
Panasonic G7 Vlogging information
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic G7
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-06-28 2015-05-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 gr (0.99 pounds) 410 gr (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,169 $800