Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G2

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was launched 3 years after the G2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up against the G2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic G2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the G2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and G2 is 85 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and G2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E2 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.