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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G2

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Released January 2017
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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic G2, former is 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 50S (51MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and G2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was launched 6 years after the G2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores vs the G2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm GFX 50S G2 
RevealedJanuary 2017July 2010Newer by 80 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k460kSharper screen (+1900k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 G2 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm GFX 50S G2 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S comes with exterior measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic G2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus the G2.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and G2 is 59 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and G2.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography information
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography information
89
you can focus manually
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Street photography with Panasonic G2
72
tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
no image stabilization
65
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
great megapixels (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
has touch to focus
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (428 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
57
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging details
Panasonic G2 Vlogging details
33
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
61
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has face detection focus
has external mic port
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than others in class (428g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm GFX 50SPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-18 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type 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 51MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens support 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 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740g (1.63 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life 400 images 360 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Launch cost $5,499 $1,000