Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF7

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was revealed 24 months after the GF7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades against the GF7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 comes with outer 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) and the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the GF7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and GF7 is 83 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and GF7.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will resolve more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.