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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF6
  • Successor is Panasonic GF8
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was launched 3 years before the GF7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades versus the GF7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GF7 
Screen resolution1230k1040kSharper screen (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 GF7 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
IntroducedFebruary 2015June 2012Newer by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GF7 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 features exterior measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the GF7.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GF7 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GF7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography info
Panasonic GF7 Street photography info
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography advice
45
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery (300 shots)
has no phase detect AF
51
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Travel photography camera
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (300 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (230 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography factors
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery (300 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Vlogging with Panasonic GF7
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
33
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GF7
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-06-28 2015-02-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 lb) 266g (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" 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 300 photographs 230 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,169 $308