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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX1
  • Updated by Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was brought out 16 months before the GX7 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores against the GX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GX7 
Display resolution1230k1040kCrisper display (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 GX7 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
LaunchedNovember 2013June 2012More modern by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GX7 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides physical measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX7 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 select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the GX7.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GX7 is 80 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GX7.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
82
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography factors
45
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (350 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography highlights
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
67
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (300 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging info
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GX7
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-06-28 2013-11-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 450 gr (0.99 lbs) 402 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" 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 300 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,169 $1,000