Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Introduced September 2021
- Old Model is Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic GF6
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF8
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Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm X-T30 II was unveiled 6 years later than the GF7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores against the GF7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic GF7
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | GF7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2021 |  | February 2015 | More recent by 81 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II
| GF7 | Fujifilm X-T30 II |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GF7
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | GF7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has dimensions 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-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the GF7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GF7 is 82 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GF7.
Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will give more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm X-T30 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2021-09-02 | 2015-02-01 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 26 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 80 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 62 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 900 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 30.0 frames per sec | 5.8 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 383g (0.84 lb) | 266g (0.59 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" 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 | 380 shots | 230 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126S | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $900 | $308 |