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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF6 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was revealed 12 months later than the GF6 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up versus the GF6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-E2 GF6 
AnnouncedMarch 2014April 2013Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 GF6 Fujifilm X-E2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-E2 GF6 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 features outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus the GF6.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and GF6 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and GF6.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2 has the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer Fujifilm X-E2 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
64
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Street photography factors
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
69
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
51
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography advice
72
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
69
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging details
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging details
34
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GF6
 Fujifilm X-E2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-05 2013-04-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 323g (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 622
Other
Battery life 350 shots 340 shots
Battery form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $450 $326