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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88 Imaging
47 Features
50 Overall
48

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-S10
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-S20 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X-S20 was brought out 12 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the X-S20 matches up against the GF2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic GF2

		

		

			
 X-S20 GF2 
AnnouncedMay 2023February 2011Fresher by 150 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kSharper display (+1380k dot)
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GF2

		

		

			
 X-S20 GF2 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display sizing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 has got outer dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the X-S20 compared to the GF2.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and GF2 is 72 and 88 respectively.
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and GF2.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X-S20 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-S20 will offer you greater detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger X-S20 will have an edge in sensor tech.
	
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
83
 you can focus manually
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
60
 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography details
Panasonic GF2 Street photography details
75
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 heavier than others (491 grams)
65
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography advice
86
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery (750 shots)
 comes with phase detect AF
37
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow fps (3.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 bad battery power (300 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography information
77
 good battery (750 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 heavier than others (491 grams)
52
 has built in flash
 no Time Lapse recording
 bad battery power (300 shots)
 low resolution (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF2
86
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (750 CIPA)
55
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 no image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 bad battery power (300 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Panasonic GF2
77
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focusing
 great video quality (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 does have external mic jack
 heavier than others (491g)
32
 touchscreen enabled
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 no external mic socket
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GF2
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-05-24 2011-02-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 86 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - 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
Lowest shutter speed 900s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 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 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491 grams (1.08 pounds) 310 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 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 All around 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 750 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $1,299 $330