Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic G6

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was revealed 21 months after the G6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up against the G6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the G6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and G6 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and G6.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.