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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G2

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Replaced the Panasonic G1
  • Updated by Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was introduced 5 years later than the G2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores against the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-E2S G2 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2010More recent by 68 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 G2 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-E2S G2 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2S has 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 G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic G2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the G2.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and G2 is 85 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and G2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2S will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2S provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography advice
Panasonic G2 Street photography advice
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Sports photography highlights
70
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
72
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
58
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (428 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography info
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography info
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
57
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging advice
Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
35
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
61
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
includes external mic support
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (428 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm X-E2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-15 2010-07-12
Physical type 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
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
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 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $599 $1,000