X-E4vs GH7
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
Video & Documentary — GH7 (2024): The GH7 is the GH series at its peak — phase-detect AF finally arrived, alongside 5.7K/60p open-gate, C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, and ProRes RAW. A landmark video camera in the Micro Four Thirds format, and the most complete GH Panasonic has ever built.
Who should buy what
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
GH7 (2024)
- Video professionals who want the best MFT camera ever made
- Documentary and event videographers who need reliable AF and great stabilisation
- Hybrid photographers who want high burst rates and serious video in one body
- GH5/GH6 owners ready for a major upgrade
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | GH7 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,700 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 535g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | GH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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