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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF8
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 GF7 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2015Newer by 12 months
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 GF7 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 GF7 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography features
Panasonic GF7 Street photography features
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography info
63
weather proof
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
70
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging details
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging details
33
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GF7
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2015-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 266 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at release $1,700 $308