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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was released 2 years later than the GF6 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up versus the GF6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-E2S GF6 
ReleasedJanuary 2016April 2013More recent by 34 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 GF6 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-E2S GF6 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S has physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Panasonic GF6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S against the GF6.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and GF6 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2S and GF6.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2S will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography features
Panasonic GF6 Street photography features
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography advice
70
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
72
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
76
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging factors
35
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
32
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GF6
 Fujifilm X-E2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2013-04-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 77 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 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
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 323 grams (0.71 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 622
Other
Battery life 350 shots 340 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $599 $326