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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was released 6 years after the GX7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores versus the GX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 GX7 
IntroducedOctober 2019November 2013More modern by 73 months
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 GX7 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 GX7 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 has outer dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Panasonic GX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 against the GX7.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GX7 is 78 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GX7.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will render more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
82
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography info
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography details
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
67
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
34
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GX7
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-10-23 2013-11-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 497 gr (1.10 lb) 402 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 718
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $2,000 $1,000