Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G2
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Successor is Fujifilm X-A2
(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
- Announced July 2010
- Previous Model is Panasonic G1
- Replacement is Panasonic G3
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G2 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm X-A1 was revealed 3 years after the G2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores versus the G2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Panasonic G2
Fujifilm X-A1 | G2 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | July 2010 | Newer by 42 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm X-A1
G2 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic G2
Fujifilm X-A1 | G2 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Panasonic G2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the G2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and G2 is 87 and 72 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and G2.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A1 will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-A1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-11-30 | 2010-07-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 330g (0.73 pounds) | 428g (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 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 | 350 photos | 360 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $329 | $1,000 |