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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(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
Panasonic GF7
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic GF6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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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-T30 II GF7 
RevealedSeptember 2021February 2015More 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 typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
65
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography details
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography details
80
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography information
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography information
80
good battery life (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery pack (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF7
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GF7
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPanasonic 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