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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Announced May 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and G7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and G7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was revealed 21 months after the G7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores against the G7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm X-T20 G7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017May 2015Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 G7 Fujifilm X-T20 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm X-T20 G7 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 features outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the G7.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and G7 is 83 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and G7.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T20 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
72
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography information
Panasonic G7 Street photography information
78
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
72
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography details
Panasonic G7 Sports photography details
75
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
55
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Travel photography highlights
76
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
supports touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography factors
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging features
Panasonic G7 Vlogging features
36
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
72
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic G7
 Fujifilm X-T20Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2015-05-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 410 gr (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
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 compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $900 $800