• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 12,800

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Differences

Panasonic G6 advantages over Fujifilm X-A7

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 270 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More telephoto lens reach
    84 mm vs 68 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Fujifilm X-A7 advantages over Panasonic G6

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Thinner
    41 mm vs 71 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    5 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Higher-res screen
    920k vs 346k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle kit lens
    23 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Both provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic G6
Panasonic G5
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $500
  • 4/3

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic G5

Fujifilm X-A7
Panasonic G5
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Olympus E-M1

Panasonic G6
Olympus E-M1
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1099
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Olympus E-M1

Fujifilm X-A7
Olympus E-M1
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor
  • $1099
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-M1

Compared to Panasonic G7

Panasonic G6
Panasonic G7
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • NFC
  • $548
  • 4/3
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic G7

Fujifilm X-A7
Panasonic G7
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $548
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic G7

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Panasonic G6
Fujifilm X-A5
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A7
Fujifilm X-A5
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Higher-res screen
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Longer video battery life
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Panasonic G6
Canon EOS M200
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Canon EOS M200

Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS M200
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon EOS M200

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