Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF2

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was launched 4 years later than the GF2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades versus the GF2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2S offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S against the GF2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and GF2 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and GF2.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2S will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E2S is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.