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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
73
Overall
63
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
51
Features
66
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G5 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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G3
  • New Model is Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was announced 20 months later than the G5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up vs the G5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-E2 G5 
IntroducedMarch 2014July 2012More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 G5 Fujifilm X-E2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-E2 G5 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus the G5.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and G5 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and G5.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Portrait photography with Panasonic G5
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
70
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography features
Panasonic G5 Street photography features
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
66
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography information
Panasonic G5 Sports photography information
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
50
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography information
Panasonic G5 Travel photography information
72
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography highlights
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G5 Vlogging highlights
34
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
62
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
heavier than others in class (396 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic G5
 Fujifilm X-E2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-05 2012-07-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine VII FHD
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 area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 396 gr (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 350 photos 320 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $450 $699