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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-Pro2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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF8
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GF7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was manufactured 4 years after the GF7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 grades against the GF7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 GF7 
RevealedOctober 2019February 2015Newer by 58 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 GF7 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 GF7 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 enjoys outside dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GF7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the GF7.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GF7 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GF7.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will show greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography information
82
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography details
Panasonic GF7 Street photography details
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
52
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography advice
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (230 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography information
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
touch screen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GF7
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-23 2015-02-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497g (1.10 lb) 266g (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 230 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at release $2,000 $308