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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T2
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic G2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was revealed 3 years later than the G2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades against the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-T1 G2 
LaunchedApril 2014July 2010Fresher by 46 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm X-T1

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

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-T1 G2 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 has got physical dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 and the G2.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and G2 is 79 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and G2.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T1 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography factors
Panasonic G2 Street photography factors
75
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G2 Sports photography factors
66
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 shots)
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
low battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
58
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (428g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
57
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1
Vlogging with Panasonic G2
33
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
61
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
does have external mic port
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than others in class (428g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm X-T1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-14 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD (RGBW) TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) 11.00 m
Flash options Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 grams (0.97 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
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 photographs 360 photographs
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 media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,300 $1,000