Comparisons / Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7

Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 ×
Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR
BrandPanasonicFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberGX7HS50EXR
Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20132013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)123135
Width (mm)55146
Height (mm)71101
Weight (g)532808
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GX1-
SuccessorPanasonic GX8-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)1616
Sensor format4/31/2 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.930.72
Sensor width (mm)17.36.4
Sensor height (mm)134.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.771.39
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score70-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.6-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.2-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)718-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2416 x 2416(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3232 x 1824(5.9 mp other)
  • 3232 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3232 x 2424(7.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 3424(11.7 mp 1:1)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3064(14.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 11520 x 1624(18.7 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 1080(4.1 mp other)
  • 3840 x 1624(6.2 mp other)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 5760 x 1080(6.2 mp other)
  • 5760 x 1624(9.4 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw (.raf)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.711
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x112
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch).MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) with stereo sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensPanasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. ( H-FS1442A); 9 elements in 8 groups (2 aspherical lenses)Fujinon Super EBC, 17 elements in 12 groups, Super EBC coating, manual zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0024.00 - 1,000.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.004.00 - 185.00
Zoom ratio (x)342
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.09 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2045
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 100
Filter thread (mm)4658
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MFHybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type2.76M-dot eq. field-sequential RGB, 1.39x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensorEVF type; 0.26-inch, 920K-dot color LCD, 100% coverage, with eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.7-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.39-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,800921,600
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,6003,200
Minimum iso (native)200125
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 125 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, High, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*; * ISO6400 : image size M or lower, ISO12800 : image size S
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • auto
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotTTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryScene modes (Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • slow synchro
  • suppressed flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)5-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN=7 (ISO 200, m) / 5 (ISO 100, m)ISO Auto: Wide : Approx. 30cm - 8.0m / 1ft. - 26.2ft. Telephoto : Approx. 2.5m - 4.0m / 8.2ft. - 13.1ft.
Max flash sync (s)1/250-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Other memoryUHS-I compliant-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • raw (.raf)
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)-25
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or via wi-fi
  • optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
  • external mic jack
  • mini (type c) hdmi port
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.47-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.48-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)13-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.56-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.711
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-5
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)9-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.19-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus AF lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.232s-
Startup time (s)0.9-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350600
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 1025mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • loiloscope (trial)
  • photofunstudio 9.2 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • fujifilm cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.4-10.8
  • photofunstudio and loiloscope: windows xp/vista/7/8; silkypix: windows xp/vista/7/8
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresTiling EVF, Tilting Touchscreen LCD, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization(!), Built-in WiFi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) and NFCNew EXR CMOS II Sensor with Phase Detection, Intelligent Hybrid Autofocus, Focus Peaking



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