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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G7
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G6, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 3 years later than the G6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores versus the G6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-T2 G6 
AnnouncedJuly 2016April 2013More recent by 39 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 G6 Fujifilm X-T2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-T2 G6 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the G6.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and G6 is 76 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and G6.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T2 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography information
Panasonic G6 Street photography information
75
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
73
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography features
Panasonic G6 Sports photography features
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (340 per charge)
56
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography info
Panasonic G6 Travel photography info
63
weather proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (340 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (340 per charge)
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging features
Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
33
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic G6
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-07-07 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 390 grams (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 340 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Pricing at launch $1,600 $750