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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Replaced the Panasonic G1
  • Renewed by Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was launched 5 years after the G2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores against the G2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR G2 
ReleasedAugust 2015July 2010More modern by 62 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 G2 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR G2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus the G2.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and G2 is 79 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and G2.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
65
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Travel photography with Panasonic G2
63
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
bad battery (350 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
58
provides touch focus
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (428 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography info
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography info
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 per charge)
57
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Vlogging with Panasonic G2
33
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
61
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (428 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-08-03 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 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 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,299 $1,000