Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 IR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.