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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF3
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was manufactured 10 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up vs the GF2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-E4 GF2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021February 2011Fresher by 121 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 GF2 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-E4 GF2 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 provides physical dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GF2 in our brand 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 employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 compared to the GF2.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and GF2 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and GF2.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E4 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E4 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
no image stabilization
65
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography features
79
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography advice
88
great battery power (380 shots)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
selfie friendly display
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (300 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 shots)
no image stabilization
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (300 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging information
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging information
82
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GF2
 Fujifilm X-E4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2011-02-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 58 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 gr (0.80 lb) 310 gr (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 506
Other
Battery life 380 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $849 $330