Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic G2
Fujifilm X-T1 IR | G2 | |||
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Released | August 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 62 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR
G2 | Fujifilm X-T1 IR | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T1 IR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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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 |