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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
74
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-Pro3
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GF6, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was released 2 years later than the GF6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up versus the GF6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 GF6 
LaunchedJanuary 2016April 2013More recent by 34 months
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 GF6 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 GF6 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides exterior dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the GF6.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GF6 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GF6.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography features
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography info
Panasonic GF6 Street photography info
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography info
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography info
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography details
62
environment sealing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
33
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GF6
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-15 2013-04-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III Venus Engine FHD
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 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 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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 grams (1.09 lb) 323 grams (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 622
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 340 photographs
Battery style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Price at release $1,700 $326