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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2018
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T200
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Replaced the Panasonic G1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T100 was brought out 7 years after the G2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades vs the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-T100 G2 
RevealedMay 2018July 2010More modern by 96 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 G2 Fujifilm X-T100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-T100 G2 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 has exterior measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 against the G2.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and G2 is 80 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and G2.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T100 will give you more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography info
81
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography info
Panasonic G2 Street photography info
72
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (448g)
65
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Sports photography highlights
72
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (430 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Panasonic G2
74
great battery pack (430 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competition in class (448 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (428 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (430 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
57
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G2 Vlogging factors
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (448 grams)
61
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
does have external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than others (428 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm X-T100Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-05-24 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 91 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 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 functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448g (0.99 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life 430 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $1,000