Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic G2

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was unveiled 4 years after the G2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the G2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the G2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and G2 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and G2.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A2 will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.