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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic G2
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic G1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was manufactured 7 years after the G1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores against the G1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-T2 G1 
RevealedJuly 2016January 2009More modern by 91 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 G1 Fujifilm X-T2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-T2 G1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 has outside dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic G1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the G1.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and G1 is 76 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and G1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T2 will deliver more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
58
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography details
Panasonic G1 Street photography details
75
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
72
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
33
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography information
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
58
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G1 as a Vlogging camera
33
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
18
no video
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic G1
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-07-07 2009-01-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 360 grams (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 463
Other
Battery life 340 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Two 1
Cost at launch $1,600 $0