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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-S20
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF3
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was revealed 9 years after the GF2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up vs the GF2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-S10 GF2 
AnnouncedOctober 2020February 2011More modern by 118 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 GF2 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-S10 GF2 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 enjoys physical dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the GF2.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and GF2 is 73 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and GF2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S10 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-S10 will show extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography highlights
83
has manual focus
great MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Street photography with Panasonic GF2
75
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
more heavy than competition (465g)
65
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography features
86
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Travel photography camera
76
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
great MP (26MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (465 grams)
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (300 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography highlights
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging highlights
77
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than competition (465g)
32
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GF2
 Fujifilm X-S10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-15 2011-02-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
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 rate 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lbs) 310 gr (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 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 325 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $999 $330