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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T2
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the G7 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and G7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was released 13 months prior to the G7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades versus the G7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm X-T1 G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 G7 Fujifilm X-T1 
RevealedMay 2015April 2014More modern by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm X-T1 G7 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 offers exterior dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the G7.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and G7 is 79 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and G7.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography highlights
75
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
75
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography information
Panasonic G7 Sports photography information
67
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
55
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography information
Panasonic G7 Travel photography information
63
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
not so great battery (350 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 shots)
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G7 Vlogging highlights
33
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G7
 Fujifilm X-T1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-14 2015-05-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) 9.30 m
Flash options Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 pounds) 410 gr (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,300 $800