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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GX1
  • New Model is Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was brought out 22 months after the GX7 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up against the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR GX7 
LaunchedAugust 2015November 2013Newer by 22 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 GX7 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR GX7 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got external measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Panasonic GX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and the GX7.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GX7 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GX7.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X-T1 IR should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography features
Panasonic GX7 Street photography features
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
82
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography info
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography info
65
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 per charge)
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography factors
63
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
low battery life (350 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
67
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography advice
71
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 per charge)
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Vlogging with Panasonic GX7
33
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GX7
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-08-03 2013-11-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,765k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 lb) 402g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,299 $1,000