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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2018
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T200
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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Updated by Panasonic GF8
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was announced 3 years after the GF7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades against the GF7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-T100 GF7 
AnnouncedMay 2018February 2015Newer by 41 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 GF7 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-T100 GF7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T100 features exterior dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Panasonic GF7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus the GF7.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and GF7 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T100 and GF7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T100 will offer you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography info
81
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
65
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Street photography with Panasonic GF7
72
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
no image stabilization
heavier than average (448g)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography factors
72
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (430 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
52
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low fps (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography features
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography features
74
good battery life (430 shots)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than average (448g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
has focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (430 CIPA)
no image stabilization
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T100
Vlogging with Panasonic GF7
34
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than average (448 grams)
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic GF7
 Fujifilm X-T100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-05-24 2015-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 91 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 grams (0.99 lbs) 266 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 430 shots 230 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $308