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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T20
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF1
  • Updated by Panasonic GF3
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was announced 4 years after the GF2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T10 scores vs the GF2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-T10 GF2 
ReleasedMay 2015February 2011More modern by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 GF2 Fujifilm X-T10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-T10 GF2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T10 comes with external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 and the GF2.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T10 and GF2 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T10 and GF2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T10 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T10 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Street photography factors
77
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
above average ISO range (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
65
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography factors
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography features
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography features
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography advice
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,000)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T10
Vlogging with Panasonic GF2
34
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Panasonic GF2
 Fujifilm X-T10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-05-19 2011-02-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51000 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 77 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 grams (0.84 pounds) 310 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $800 $330