Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF2
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic GF1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
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Panasonic GF2
Fujifilm X-E4 | GF2 | |||
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Announced | January 2021 | February 2011 | Fresher by 121 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1160k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Fujifilm X-E4
GF2 | Fujifilm X-E4 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GF2
Fujifilm X-E4 | GF2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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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 |