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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
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)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 GF2 X-S20 

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.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
84
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
87
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
38
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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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

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