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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
  • Announced February 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G6
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic G7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and G7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and G7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was brought out 3 years after the G7 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores against the G7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm X-T30 G7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019May 2015Newer by 46 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 G7 Fujifilm X-T30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm X-T30 G7 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 features outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic G7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the G7.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and G7 is 82 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and G7.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will give you greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
Panasonic G7 Street photography details
78
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G7 Sports photography factors
78
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
55
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no image stabilization
low battery (350 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G7 Travel photography advice
80
better than average battery (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
71
offers focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging info
Panasonic G7 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G7
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2015-05-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
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
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 PCM 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
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $899 $800