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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
Panasonic G2
(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
  • Old Model is Panasonic G1
  • Updated by Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-E2 G2 
AnnouncedMarch 2014July 2010More modern by 45 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 G2 Fujifilm X-E2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-E2 G2 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography information
75
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography features
Panasonic G2 Street photography features
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
65
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
no image stabilization
heavier than others (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography information
Panasonic G2 Sports photography information
69
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Travel photography highlights
72
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
58
features focus via touch
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (428 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography features
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Panasonic G2
34
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
61
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
comes with external mic port
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than others (428g)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm X-E2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-05 2010-07-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 360 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $450 $1,000