Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX7
Portability
79 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
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79 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
65
Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
75 Overall
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81 Imaging
52 Features
75 Overall
61
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Launched April 2014
- Updated by Fujifilm X-T2
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Revealed November 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic GX1
- Refreshed by Panasonic GX8
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores vs the GX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic GX7
| Fujifilm X-T1 | GX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-T1
| GX7 | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GX7
| Fujifilm X-T1 | GX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2014 |  | November 2013 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs the GX7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and GX7 is 79 and 81 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and GX7.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography info
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 shots)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (350 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography highlights
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
low battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
low battery pack (350 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1
Vlogging with Panasonic GX7
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm X-T1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-04-14 | 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 area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| 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 diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD (RGBW) | LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,765 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m (ISO100) | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash modes | 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, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/320 secs |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 440 gr (0.97 lbs) | 402 gr (0.89 lbs) |
| 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 Overall 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 images | 350 images |
| Battery style | 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $1,300 | $1,000 |