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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic GX7
(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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was unveiled 4 years after the GX7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades vs the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-T3 GX7 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018November 2013More modern by 59 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 GX7 Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-T3 GX7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 offers outer measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") having a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the GX7.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and GX7 is 71 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and GX7.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T3 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will produce more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
82
manual focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Street photography factors
75
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proof
no image stabilization
82
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Sports photography camera
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
bad battery (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
74
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
67
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery (350 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
34
touch screen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GX7
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-06 2013-11-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,765k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539g (1.19 lb) 402g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 718
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two Single
Retail pricing $1,500 $1,000