Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF7

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was unveiled 12 months after the GF7 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores against the GF7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has outside dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 compared to the GF7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GF7 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GF7.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will show more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.