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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G2

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Released January 2021
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
  • New Model is Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Panasonic G2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and G2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 100S was launched 10 years later than the G2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores against the G2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm GFX 100S G2 
RevealedJanuary 2021July 2010More recent by 129 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k460kClearer screen (+1900k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 G2 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm GFX 100S G2 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has physical dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Panasonic G2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs the G2.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and G2 is 55 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and G2.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give greater detail utilizing its extra 90MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Portrait photography with Panasonic G2
97
focusing manually
great MP (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography advice
Panasonic G2 Street photography advice
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
more heavy than average in class (900 grams)
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography information
Panasonic G2 Sports photography information
91
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
great MP (102MP)
more heavy than average in class (900 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (428g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography factors
93
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging information
Panasonic G2 Vlogging information
34
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (900 grams)
61
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (428 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm GFX 100SPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Highest resolution 11648 x 8736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 13 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 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 460 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Price at launch $5,999 $1,000