Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G2

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and G2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was unveiled 11 years later than the G2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up against the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has exterior measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has measurements 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 50S II vs Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the G2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and G2 is 55 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and G2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will result in greater detail having an extra 39MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.