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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Renewed by Panasonic G7
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G6, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was introduced 2 years after the G6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up vs the G6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 G6 
IntroducedJanuary 2016April 2013Newer by 34 months
Screen resolution1620k1036kCrisper screen (+584k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 G6 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 G6 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 comes with outer measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the G6.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and G6 is 74 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and G6.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will provide extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Street photography highlights
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
73
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sports photography with Panasonic G6
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 per charge)
56
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography highlights
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 per charge)
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
33
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic G6
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2013-04-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 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 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lbs) 390 gr (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 340 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at release $1,700 $750