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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E4
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Replaced the Panasonic G1
  • Successor is Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was released 7 years after the G2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up versus the G2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-E3 G2 
LaunchedSeptember 2017July 2010Newer by 88 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 G2 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-E3 G2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 features physical measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic G2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the G2.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and G2 is 85 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E3 and G2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Street photography highlights
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
65
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
no image stabilization
heavier than others (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
77
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
58
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (428g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
57
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G2 Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
61
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
does have mic jack
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than others (428g)
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm X-E3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2010-07-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life 350 shots 360 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $700 $1,000