Fujifilm X70 vs Panasonic G7

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X70 and Panasonic G7, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the G7 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and G7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X70 was launched 9 months later than the G7 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up against the G7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X70 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 has outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X70 vs the G7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and G7 is 86 and 71 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X70 and G7.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X70 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The younger Fujifilm X70 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.