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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Released May 2019
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Old Model is Panasonic G1
  • Updated by Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic G2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and G2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was manufactured 8 years after the G2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores vs the G2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm GFX 100 G2 
LaunchedMay 2019July 2010More modern by 108 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k460kClearer display (+1900k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 G2 Fujifilm GFX 100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm GFX 100 G2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100 features outer measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic G2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 against the G2.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and G2 is 52 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and G2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 90MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography factors
95
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (102MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography advice
Panasonic G2 Street photography advice
72
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather sealing
heavier than competitors (1,320 grams)
65
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography details
Panasonic G2 Sports photography details
90
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (102MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (800 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Travel photography with Panasonic G2
67
great battery pack (800 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
high sensor resolution (102MP)
heavier than competitors (1,320g)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (428 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography details
92
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (102MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (800 shots)
2 card slots
57
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G2 as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,320g)
61
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
does have external mic port
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average (428 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm GFX 100Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-05-23 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 11648 x 8736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 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 1320 gr (2.91 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 800 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
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