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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G1
  • Successor is Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was announced 3 years later than the G2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores versus the G2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-M1 G2 
ReleasedSeptember 2013July 2010More recent by 39 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 G2 Fujifilm X-M1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-M1 G2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic G2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the G2.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and G2 is 87 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and G2.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-M1 will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-M1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Street photography with Panasonic G2
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
65
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Sports photography camera
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
58
offers touch focus
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (428 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
31
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
61
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
includes external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than average in class (428 grams)
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm X-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-09-17 2010-07-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 350 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $1,000